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S Shokouhi¹, S D Metzler, D W Wilson

¹Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. Sepideh.shokouhi@vanderbilt.edu

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Detector Physics

Background:

Current single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) systems face limitations in imaging small biological samples due to resolution and sensitivity constraints.
High-resolution silicon double-sided strip detectors offer potential for improved SPECT imaging.
Developing advanced collimator designs is crucial for enhancing SPECT system performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and evaluate a multi-pinhole collimator for a stationary SPECT system.
To achieve high sensitivity and resolution imaging of small objects, such as a mouse brain.
To explore the application of this system in molecular imaging.

Main Methods:

Designed a multi-pinhole collimator for a dual-headed, stationary SPECT system with silicon double-sided strip detectors.
Employed analytical calculations to assess the performance of knife-edge and cylindrical pinholes in a focused configuration.
Developed a prototype system with two collimators, each featuring 127 focused, cylindrically shaped pinholes.

Main Results:

The compact camera design allows imaging at source-collimator distances of 20-30 mm.
Analytical calculations predict narrow sensitivity profiles across the field of view.
The focused multi-pinhole configuration with specific pinhole shapes can yield high sensitivity and resolution.

Conclusions:

The designed multi-pinhole collimator is suitable for high-sensitivity, high-resolution imaging of small objects.
This SPECT system shows promise for molecular imaging applications, particularly for small animal studies.
Further development could lead to advancements in preclinical molecular imaging.