Kskamp

Algorithms of CT and SPECT Scans

Benchmarks

1. Become familiar with MatLab syntax by creating a Computed Tomography (CT) program

2. Create a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to simulate a CT scan

3. Obtain working knowledge of current SPECT models [from Katherine]

4. Tweak CT program to simulate Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scan

5. Create a GUI to simulate SPECT reconstruction images

Weekly Log

Week 1 (5/31 - 6/3)

- Met with Dr. Clough

   - Discussed scope of project
   
   - Learned basics of CT, SPECT, and PET scans (projections, Radon transform, Inverse Radon transform, reconstruction)
  
   - Defined benchmarks for the summer

{ Next meeting Tuesday 6/7 with Dr. Clough and Graduate student(s)}

- Attended Dr. Factor's talk on basics of research

   - Using the tools you have
   
   - Thoughtful consideration of a problem and solutions
   
   - Know what you don't know ==> develop a strategy to figure it out
   
   - Find out what is already known (do you need a new algorithm?)
   
   - Break the problem down into manageable pieces
   
   - Know your audience
   

- Conducted background research on CT scans

   - How they have improved (greater efficiency and effectiveness)
   
   - Confirmed understanding of basics given by Dr. Clough
   

- Wrote preliminary MatLab programs

   - Created image to be scanned
   
   - Calculated projection image (Radon transform as well as individual projections)
   
   - Reconstructed image (Inverse radon transform)
   

- Researched basic GUI construction

For next week  : Begin constructing GUI for preliminary CT simulation

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Personal Information

Kim is studying Mathematics at Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO.

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