[18F]FDG-PET Workshop
Wednesday, 4 February 2026 -
13:30
Monday, 2 February 2026
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
13:30
Welcome and introduction to [18F]FDG-PET
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Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
Welcome and introduction to [18F]FDG-PET
Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
13:30 - 13:40
13:40
Principles of [18F]FDG Tracer Kinetics
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Florentin Kucharczak
(University of Montpellier)
Principles of [18F]FDG Tracer Kinetics
Florentin Kucharczak
(University of Montpellier)
13:40 - 13:50
13:50
Patient preparation and setup
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Arianna Sala
(Coma Science Group)
Patient preparation and setup
Arianna Sala
(Coma Science Group)
13:50 - 14:00
14:00
From Acquisition to Reconstructed Images: Steps and Corrections -
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Claire Bernard
(CHULiege)
From Acquisition to Reconstructed Images: Steps and Corrections -
Claire Bernard
(CHULiege)
14:00 - 14:35
14:35
Introduction to MATLAB and SPM interfaces (hands-on)
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Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
Introduction to MATLAB and SPM interfaces (hands-on)
Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
14:35 - 14:45
14:45
Computation of Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) Images
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Claire Bernard
(CHULiege)
Computation of Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) Images
Claire Bernard
(CHULiege)
14:45 - 15:00
15:00
Break
Break
15:00 - 15:10
15:10
Image Pre-Processing (hands-on)
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Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
Image Pre-Processing (hands-on)
Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
15:10 - 15:50
15:50
Computation of Global Brain Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) (hands-on)
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Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
Computation of Global Brain Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) (hands-on)
Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
15:50 - 16:00
16:00
SPM Maps of Relative Hypometabolism and Relatively Preserved Brain Regions (hands-on)
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Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
SPM Maps of Relative Hypometabolism and Relatively Preserved Brain Regions (hands-on)
Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
16:00 - 16:40
16:40
Break
Break
16:40 - 16:50
16:50
Automating Analyses: DOC-Toolbox for Quick Analysis in Disorders of Consciousness (hands-on)
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Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
Automating Analyses: DOC-Toolbox for Quick Analysis in Disorders of Consciousness (hands-on)
Arianna Sala
(ULiege)
16:50 - 17:05
17:05
Quality Control (hands on)
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Jitka Annen
(UGhent)
Quality Control (hands on)
Jitka Annen
(UGhent)
17:05 - 17:15
17:15
Global Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) in Disorders of Consciousness (clinical cases)
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Jitka Annen
(UGhent)
Global Standardized Uptake Value (SUV) in Disorders of Consciousness (clinical cases)
Jitka Annen
(UGhent)
17:15 - 17:30
17:30
SPM Maps of Relative Hypometabolism and Relatively Preserved Brain Regions (clinical cases)
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Jitka Annen
(ULiege)
SPM Maps of Relative Hypometabolism and Relatively Preserved Brain Regions (clinical cases)
Jitka Annen
(ULiege)
17:30 - 17:45
17:45
The future of PET - implications for disorders of consciousness
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Tommaso Volpi
(Yale University)
The future of PET - implications for disorders of consciousness
Tommaso Volpi
(Yale University)
17:45 - 17:55
17:55
Q&A
Q&A
17:55 - 18:10