Papers
3
Total Citations
30
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3
About
J. F. Pinheiro is a leading figure in the development of high-resolution molecular imaging for breast cancer, with a primary focus on Positron Emission Mammography (PEM). Their major contribution is the design and experimental characterization of the Clear-PEM scanner, a groundbreaking dual-head system that uses avalanche photodiode (APD) detectors to achieve depth-of-interaction (DOI) resolution of just 2 mm in LYSO:Ce crystals. This capability significantly enhances image specificity and lesion detectability. Pinheiro’s work, detailed in papers with 11 and 8 citations, demonstrates the scanner’s spectrometric performance and overall system characterization, including its installation at the Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto hospital for clinical evaluation. By pushing the boundaries of detector technology, Pinheiro has helped bridge the gap between preclinical research and clinical application, offering a more precise tool for breast cancer diagnosis. Their achievements underscore a commitment to translating advanced physics into tangible medical solutions, making them a key contributor to the field of nuclear medicine instrumentation.
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Key Achievements
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