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Session 15: Molecular and Functional Imaging
Sub-Tracks:
Molecular Imaging, Functional Imaging, PET/CT, PET/MRI, SPECT Imaging, fMRI (Functional MRI), Diffusion-Weighted Imaging, Perfusion Imaging, Cardiac Molecular Imaging, Neurofunctional Imaging, Oncology Imaging, Radiomics & Radiogenomics, Molecular Tracers & Probes, AI in Molecular Imaging, Theranostics, Quantitative Imaging, Biomarker Discovery, Translational Imaging Research, Drug Development Imaging, Precision Medicine Applications
Overview:
Molecular and Functional Imaging is redefining the future of medical diagnostics and personalized healthcare by visualizing not only anatomical structures but also biological activity and molecular processes inside the body. Unlike conventional imaging, this field provides functional, metabolic, and molecular insights, offering powerful tools for early disease detection, therapy planning, and monitoring response to treatment.
Key Aspects of Molecular and Functional Imaging:
- Oncology: PET/CT, PET/MRI, and molecular probes for tumor detection, staging, and therapy response evaluation.
- Neurology: fMRI, perfusion imaging, and molecular techniques for mapping brain function, neurodegenerative diseases, and stroke.
- Cardiology: Molecular imaging for myocardial perfusion, viability assessment, atherosclerotic plaque characterization, and arrhythmia mapping.
- Radiomics & AI: Quantitative imaging and machine learning models enabling precision medicine and predictive analytics.
- Theranostics: Combining molecular diagnostics with targeted radionuclide therapies for personalized treatment strategies.
- Drug Development & Translational Research: Imaging biomarkers accelerating clinical trials and novel therapy validation.
Role in Modern Healthcare:
- Precision Medicine: Enables individualized treatment strategies by integrating imaging with genomics and pathology.
- Therapy Monitoring: Tracks real-time response and detects early recurrence or progression.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Radiologists, oncologists, neurologists, cardiologists, and researchers work together to advance patient-centered care.
- Future Impact: Advances in tracers, radiogenomics, and AI will continue to transform clinical practice and translational research.