Papers
3
Total Citations
30
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About
A. Trindade is a leading figure in the development of high-resolution molecular imaging for breast cancer detection, with a primary focus on Positron Emission Mammography (PEM). Their most significant contribution is the design and experimental characterization of the Clear-PEM breast imaging scanner, a pioneering dual-head system that leverages Avalanche Photodiode (APD)-based detector modules. A key innovation in Trindade’s work is the integration of depth-of-interaction (DOI) measurement capability, achieving a remarkable 2 mm resolution within 20 mm long LYSO:Ce crystals. This technology dramatically enhances image specificity and lesion localization compared to conventional PET. Trindade’s research has been instrumental in translating this scanner from a conceptual design to a fully operational clinical system, installed at the Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto hospital. Their experimental characterization papers, which have garnered over 30 citations, provide critical validation of the scanner’s spectrometric performance and overall imaging capabilities. Through this work, Trindade has established a benchmark for dedicated breast PET imaging, directly contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy in oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1An overview of the Clear-PEM breast imaging scanner11 citations · 2008
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- 3Characterization of the Clear-PEM breast imaging scanner performance8 citations · 2009