MI PET/CT Biograph Fundamentals

The MI PET/CT Biograph Fundamentals class is designed for Nuclear Medicine and PET Technologists who are new to the Biograph MI PET/CT platform and are responsible for operating the scanner in a clinical environment. Through a combination of instructor-led lectures, software demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and scanner-based activities, participants will develop a foundational understanding of PET imaging principles and gain practical experience using the Biograph acquisition software, performing common clinical protocols, understanding image quality factors, and executing essential quality control and system procedures required for daily operation. 

Key Topics Covered

• Biograph system hardware overview and scanner components
• PET physics, instrumentation, and acquisition principles
• PET corrections and image reconstruction concepts
• Biograph acquisition software workflow and hands-on operation
• Sinogram fundamentals and image formation
• Quality control and system procedures
• Common clinical PET protocols 
• PET image processing using syngo TrueD
• FDG imaging, patient preparation, and image quality considerations
• Protocol optimization and best practices for routine clinical operation