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  • Medical imaging
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Preclinical research

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  • Small-animal imaging is crucial for preclinical research.
  • Integrating anatomical and functional imaging modalities enhances data acquisition.
  • Existing systems may lack the resolution or integration needed for comprehensive studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a dual-modality computed tomography (CT) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging system.
  • To enable simultaneous acquisition of high-resolution anatomical and functional data in small animals.
  • To provide a platform for merging CT and SPECT images for improved interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a CT system using a micro-focus X-ray tube and CCD camera with cone-beam geometry.
  • Implemented an ordered subsets-expectation maximization (OS-EM) algorithm for CT image reconstruction.
  • Integrated a compact CdZnTe detector-based SPECT system with a tungsten collimator.
  • Acquired projection data by rotating small animals for both CT and SPECT.
  • Presented methods for merging anatomical (CT) and functional (SPECT) images.

Main Results:

  • Successfully developed a functional dual-modality CT/SPECT imaging system.
  • Acquired high-resolution CT images and planar SPECT projections.
  • Demonstrated the system's capability with phantom and mouse imaging.
  • Showcased procedures for combining CT and SPECT data.

Conclusions:

  • The developed dual-modality CT/SPECT system is suitable for small-animal imaging applications.
  • The system facilitates the integration of anatomical and functional imaging data.
  • This technology offers potential for advancing preclinical research and diagnostics.