A multicentric IT platform for storage and sharing of imaging-based radiation dosimetric data

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Radiation Dosimetry
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Researching the effects of low radiation doses from medical procedures is crucial.
• Existing data management systems often lack integration between imaging and dosimetric data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an informatics service for the MEDIRAD project.
• To create a platform for sharing medical images and associated dosimetric data.

Main Methods:

• Designed an integrated system architecture for managing image and dosimetric data.
• Utilized separate repositories for DICOM and non-DICOM data.
• Implemented a semantic database linked via an ontology to connect data.

Main Results:

• The system supports CT, PET, SPECT, and NM images, along with dose reports.
• Integrated workflows for Monte Carlo-based organ dose calculations (Chest CT) and radionuclide therapy dose estimations (thyroid).

Conclusions:

• The informatics service is deployed, providing MEDIRAD users access to integrated image and dosimetric data.
• The system's design allows for reuse in similar research projects.