The Cone Beam CT Imaging Lab currently has several ongoing research projects. This is an overview of the current projects. If you have any questions please contact us.

• 3-D cone-beam image reconstruction and processing.
• Flat panel detector characterization
• Cone Beam CT Image Quality, CT Calibration,
  Quantum Noise Characterization, Beam Hardening
• Phase contrast CT imaging
  scatter correction in CT
• Dual spectra CT reconstruction
• DQE protocol

Large Scale Projects

There are also several larger projects going on. We are currently interested in Cone Beam CT breast imaging. Many of our lab members are currently working in conjunction with Koning Corporation to develop a prototype CBCT Breast imaging scanner.

Koning Corporation:

Koning is the first URMC startup of 2002, headed by Dr. Ruola Ning. Its patented 3-D Cone Beam Volume Computed Tomography is being developed to significantly improve early detection of breast cancer, and to provide noninvasive diagnosis and treatment planning. The technology can also be used to visualize tiny lung tumors and to provide accurate 3-D images of vessels. Located at the Rochester Technology Park , Koning is one of the first members of UTP.