University of Pennsylvania · Biomedical EngineeringThe PET Imaging Innovation Lab
Suleman Surti · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Suleman Surti's lab at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on improving PET (Positron Emission Tomography) imaging techniques for enhanced cancer diagnosis and treatment. They develop innovative algorithms to refine the accuracy of PET images, particularly in challenging conditions like low radiation counts or when using non-standard isotopes. Additionally, their work on a specialized breast PET scanner aims to integrate molecular imaging with anatomical data to guide breast cancer treatment more effectively.
PET imagingcancer diagnosisbreast cancerquantitative imagingmolecular imaginganatomical imagingimage reconstructionpersonalized treatment
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop advanced algorithms for scatter estimation in PET imaging.
AIM 02Evaluate a novel breast PET scanner for improved cancer diagnostics.
AIM 03Integrate molecular and anatomical imaging to guide cancer treatment decisions.
Skills the Lab Values
PET imaging techniquesdata analysisalgorithm developmentimage reconstruction methodsclinical imaging evaluationsignal processingsoftware implementationbiostatistics
Output against the department
Publications180bottom 41% of dept.347th of 595
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Citations6.5kbottom 49% of dept.306th of 595
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