At the Wang Lab in UC Davis Radiology, we are unlocking the power of kinetic modeling to advance molecular imaging. By integrating theoretical developments with clinical translation, we create innovative parametric positron emission tomography (PET) methods that leverage dynamic imaging and advanced tracer kinetic modeling. These methods quantitatively and multiparametrically reveal molecular processes in vivo, offering detailed insights across multiple organ systems. Our goal is to translate these parametric PET techniques into meaningful clinical applications, addressing unmet needs—particularly in the noninvasive imaging and understanding of liver disease, cancer, and other systemic diseases.
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Recent educational effort:
- 2024 IEEE Medical Imaging Conference Kinetic Modeling Short Course (SC4), Tampa, Florida. Oct 28, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, 2024.
- Open Kinetic Modeling Initiative (OpenKMI) Workshop at 2023 IEEE Medical Imaging Conference Vancouver, Canada. Tuesday, November 7, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm, 2023.
- 2023 IEEE Medical Imaging Conference Kinetic Modeling Short Course, Vancouver, Canada. Monday, November 6, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, 2023.
- Kinetic Modeling Workshop (lectures and hands-on exercises) as part of IEEE NPSS School on Advanced Topics in PET/CT and PET/MR at Nan and Bangkok, Thailand, Jan 27th – Feb 1st, 2023.
- The IEEE-supported Open Kinetic Modeling Initiative has been officially launched since August 2022!
- Short course at 2022 IEEE Medical Imaging Conference, Milan, Italy.
Carson RE, Gunn RN, Normandin MD, Wang GB. “PET kinetic modeling and parametric imaging.”
Course time: Tuesday, 8 November 2022 – 8:30 – 17:30, 2022 - Educational session “CE20: Quantitative PET for Liver Diseases” at SNMMI Annual Meeting 2022, Vancouver, Canada
Wang GB. “Dynamic Liver PET: Kinetic Modeling and Clinical Translation for NASH Imaging”
Sunday, 3:00–4:30 PM, 12 June 2022