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Theatre |
Foyer Royal |
Foyer du Lac |
Hocaille |
09:00 - 09:10 |
10’ Opening by organising committee |
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09:15 - 10:30 |
The era of automation in medical physics: right foundations for more secure and easy workflows
30’ Automation and Human Performance: Insights from an Aviation Perspective - AD Schmitz, EUROCONTROL
30’ AI in medical physics: foundations that matter - A. Dekker, MAASTRO
10’ Automation in Radiation Oncology: We've Taken Off and Are Gaining Altitude, D. Callens, KULeuven
10’ Varian
Chairs: G. De Kerf, J. Dhont |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
11:00 - 12:30 |
Advanced treatment plan optimisation and delivery techniques in RT
7’ SNAP - Automated Multi-Patient VMAT Prostate Planning Using Fine-Tuning Process Through Dynamic Adjustment of Optimization Parameters, H. Cavus, Jessa Ziekenhuis
7’ SNAP -The Spine SRS module (Elements TPS, Brainlab) for treatment of spinal metastasis in stereotactic conditions, V. Baltieri, CHU Charleroi
7’ SNAP - How low can we go? K. Leysen - AZ Turnhout
10’ First validation/commissioning of the novel RapidArc Dynamic technique for breast radiotherapy, T. Reynders, UZLeuven
15’ Initial follow up of mechanical QC test for RapidArc Dynamic, E. Van Riet, UZLeuven 
15’ Evaluation of robust planning on the GTV in lung stereotactic body radiation therapy, N. Piecharski, CHU Liege 
15’ Fast deliverable proton therapy for lung cancer using 3D-printed range modulators: evaluating beam time efficiency and motion mitigation, J. Beyers, KU Leuven 
10’ RaySearch - How RayCare integration can transform C-Arm Linac capabilities, G. De Kerf
Chairs: W. Crijns,B. Vanderstraeten |
New applications and developments in radiology
15’ Modelling image-specific microcalcification clusters for mammographic imaging, A. Van Camp, KULeuven 
15’ Dual Roles of Calcification Features in the Mirai Mammographic Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Model: Early Micro-Calcification Detection and Identification of High-risk Calcifications, Y. Wang, KU Leuven 
15’ The precision of CT imaging for the evaluation of bone implant migration: a preclinical study on a porcine cadaver model. M. Acke, VUB 
15’ Detection of regional ventilation differences in normal and defected in vivo rabbit lungs using dynamic Xenon-gas enhanced DEC shuttle mode imaging, E. Verelst, VUB 
15’ Patient-tailored iodine contrast injection optimization in coronary PCCT angiography, T. Busselot, UZLeuven 
10’ Telemis - A DACS for non-physicists?, B. Piscaglia
Chairs: H. Bosmans, D. Dumont |
Quantification in PET and SPECT
30’ Quantitative SPECT/CT Imaging: The Foundation for Accurate Internal Dosimetry - J. Tran-Gia, University Hospital Würzburg
15’ Scatter compensation for dynamic brain PET using very fast Monte Carlo simulation, S. Noë, KULeuven 
15’ Alphavision: 12 points go to… Astatine-211, L. Raes, UZBrussel 
15’ Energy-based scatter correction in PET, accounting for the position dependent energy spectrum of the true coincidences, S. Zaman Pour, KULeuven 
15’ CT-free attenuation correction method for dedicated cardiac pinhole CZT system: a phantom study, M. Hesse, UCLouvain
Chairs: K. Baete, Y. d’Asseler |
45’ QMs and MPEs – partners or rivals ? - Survey results and discussion, A. Vaandering, D. Verellen, O. Michel
15’ Findings from a longitudinal Study: What is the optimal strategy for PREM-assessment in Radiation Oncology?, C. Benazzouz, UZ Leuven
15’ Report and Analysis of a Major IT Breakdown Affecting a Hospital and its Radiotherapy Department, S. Gabriel, CHU UCL Namur
15’ RaySwitch: a project to implement RayCare and RayStation as a new OIS, K. Snijders, Iridium Netwerk
Chairs: F. Borfiga, A. Vaandering |
12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
13:30 - 15:30 |
Dosimetry and dose calculation
30’ DEBATE Quality Assurance (QA): measurements vs AI- A. Delor, A. Barragán, CUSL, UCLouvain
7’ SNAP - Absolute calibration of monitor unit chambers: A 10-year analysis for six Elekta linacs, M. Mathot, CHU Liege
7’ SNAP - Multi-institutional study on CT number variation using DirectDensity reconstruction, M. Burghelea, Bordet
10’ Temporal drift in the calibration of Ir-192 brachytherapy sources: A BRAPHYQS multi-centre analysis, M. Brabandere, UZLeuven
10’ Validation of Acuros v18 model with Primo Monte Carlo code, L. Pellegri, CHU Tivoli
15’ Optimizing the modeling of the Elekta Agility MLC of the CHU of Liege in Raystation 12A, F. Tchelong Kwayeb, CHU Liege 
15’ Dosimetric Characterization of a New Optically Stimulated Luminescence Film in Particle Beams, M. Caprioli, UZLeuven 
15’ Real-time assessment of ion recombination correction and dose rate using a dual-gap ionization chamber, M Orts, UCLouvain 
10’ PEO Medical - Improving patient care using SunCHECK Patient™, M. Vandenbossche
Chairs: E. Sterpin, A. Goedgebeur |
Daily MPE tasks: Dosimetry and optimisation
30’ Dose monitoring systems: Challenges and perils of dose monitoring systems in radiology - J. Binst, UZ Leuven
15’ First Belgian local diagnostic reference level for paediatric whole-body and brain 18F-FDG PET/CT, T. Assoignon, UCLouvain 
15’ Effective dose conversion factors for adult and pediatric patients in dual energy extremity, dento-maxillofacial and ENT CBCT imaging, K. Merken, UZLeuven
15’ An investigation of the dose of CT scout views, D. Hee, UZBrussel 
15’ Validation of OpenMC, a Python Monte Carlo particle transport code, for patient dosimetry in conventional radiology, J. Dabin, SCKCEN
15’ Variations in participant positioning, scan direction and scanogram angle influence organ-specific radiation doses in routine low-dose chest CT for lung cancer screening, L. D’hondt, UGent 
15’ Image Quality in lung cancer screening LDCT: comparing the NELSON trial to current conventional and photon-counting thoracic CT, K. Torfs, KULeuven 
Chairs: R. Destefanis, A. Delulle |
Radiation protection - part I
25’ Recent updates in the regulatory framework regarding medical applications. - M. Vandecapelle, FANC
25’ Radiation protection aspects when introducing new radiopharma in the hospital - Y. D’Asseler, UZ Gent
25’ How much do 68Ga-, 177Lu- and 131I-based radiopharmaceuticals contribute to the global radiation exposure of nuclear medicine staff?, L. Struelens, SCKCEN
15’ Microscopic analysis of attenuating layers in personal radiation protective equipment (PRPE): evaluation of material composition and influence of exposure to cleaning agents, S. .Bayart, UGent
Chairs: E. Kint, T. Clarijs (BVS-ABR) |
QMRT.be meeting |
15:30 - 16:00 |
Coffee Break |
16:00 - 18:00 |
General Assembly |
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Radiation protection - part II
25’ Impact of radioactive releases from hospitals to the public and the environment - J. Vives – SCK CEN
25’ Monitoring systems for radioactive releases, T. Ost, IRE |
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18:00 - 02:00 |
Social Event |