PhD defence Didier Rinaldinus Petrus Ronaldus Marcus Lustermans

Keywords: Imaging, Radiotherapy, 3D-printing, Phantoms

"Integration of advanced computed tomography imaging and validation tools for improved radiotherapy treatment"

This thesis focused on improving medical imaging for cancer radiotherapy. Radiotherapy uses radiation to destroy cancer cells, but treatment must be delivered as accurately and safely as possible to limit damage to healthy tissue. Medical imaging plays an important role in this process by helping doctors identify tumors, monitor patients, and plan treatments.

The research investigated new imaging technologies and tools that could improve the quality and reliability of scans used during radiotherapy. This included the development of a realistic moving chest model that simulates breathing, allowing new imaging methods to be tested under conditions similar to those of real patients. In addition, advanced CT technologies were evaluated for their ability to produce clearer images, improve treatment accuracy, and reduce the radiation dose patients receive from imaging itself. Overall, this thesis contributed to the development of more precise, and more personalized radiotherapy for cancer patients.

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