On the PET simulation shown on Fig. 1, a user can
choose to add Gaussian or Poison noise or both onto the
image
and set the standard value for Gaussian noise. He /she
can choose the projection angle of Radon transform. Image
reconstruction parameters (filter type, and cutoff freq.) are
adjustable so that he/she can see the effect of different values.
The Tracer Kinetics simulation shown on Fig.2 allows a
user to choose between models. He/she can click on the input
functions (PTAC) to be applied on the model of choice and
see the initial TTAC. Once a model is chosen, he/she can
enter estimated kinetic rate values (K
) and click the
‘calculate’ button to observe the resulting TTAC. A user can
also reset the application by clicking on the ‘Reset’ button
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Reporter Gene animation (Fig. 3) shows a trainee the
processes and procedures of reporter gene imaging. First a
reporter gene is injected, and its route inside a liver cell is
magnified showing gene transcription and expression. After
a while a reporter probe is injected and its interaction with
expressed proteins/enzymes/receptors is shown. If the
reporter probe gets trapped inside a cell, it will then be
imaged by a PET camera. A text explanation is provided for
every step in the process. A user can play/pause the
animation; he/she can click on the back and forward buttons
to go to the start or end of the animation.