My research activities can be divided into three main themes
described below.
- Development of diagnostic systems for medical imaging
(radiography and tomography). In this context, various partnerships
are ongoing with the Universities, within INFN (National Institute
of Nuclear Physics), and manufacturers of radiological equipments,
concerning the study of new diagnostic equipments. We are also
investigating multimodal systems (combination of X-ray transmission
systems and emission systems with gamma-rays) dedicated to
early detection of breast cancer. We use Monte Carlo simulations
for the optimization of diagnostic systems and the estimation of
their performance. We study and implement tomographic
reconstruction algorithms and methods for digital image
processing.
- Study and optimization of the performance of digital systems
for imaging in radiology and mammography. Investigations are
conducted in collaboration with the Health Physics departments of
some Hospitals. In this context we study, analyze and implement
methods for the physical and psycho-physical characterization of
digital detectors.
- Use of Monte Carlo simulation software for the dosimetric
investigations in clinical equipments. We analyze various
issues concerning the calculation of radiation dose in diagnostic
and therapy equipments in collaboration with Health Physics
departments of different hospitals.
