PARTICIPATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC FORUMS OF SCIENTIFIC GROUP 3.1.5 ELPIDA
Advances in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ABSET)
10 – 11 June 2023
Athens, Greece
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented developments of the team related to optimisation of X-ray techniques by phantoms. The research demonstrates initial promising results of using the presented phantom for optimisation of planar devices in dual energy mode, with proposals for these techniques for future clinical trials.
Presentation entitled:
Optimization of X-Ray Techniques with a Physical Phantom. Todor Todorov, Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov, Tsvetelina Teneva, Zhivko Bliznakov.
International Conference on e-Health and Bioengineering (EHB 2023) - 11th Edition
9 – 10 November 2023
Bucharest, Romania
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented developments related to optimisation of X-ray examinations as well as construction, use and study on the suitability of a specialised anthropomorphic phantom for quality control. The advancement in creating and evaluating realistic models of tumour formations was also presented, as well as a developed anthropomorphic phantom for education of X-ray laboratory technicians, intended for the recently established training discipline Breast Imaging Diagnosis with a workload of 15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of exercises.
Presentations entitled:
Evaluation of a Physical Phantom for Use with Contrast Enhanced X-Ray Technique. Kristina Bliznakova, Todor Todorov, Nikolay Dukov, Tsvetelina Teneva, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Investigation of Specialized Phantom for Quality Control. Nikolay Dukov, Vanessa-Mery Valkova, Mariana Yordanova, Kristina Bliznakova.
Creation of Physical Breast Phantom for Educational Purposes. Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova.
Interobserver Variability in Evaluation of Physical Breast Phantoms. Tsvetelina Teneva, Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Investigating the Suitable Materials for the Creation of Breast Lesions: A Simulation Study. Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov, Tsvetelina Teneva, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Fifth Congress of the Bulgarian Society of Laboratory Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy (BSLTDIT 2023)
5 – 8 October 2023
Pleven, Bulgaria
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented an innovative anthropomorphic breast phantom for training in mammography techniques of X-ray laboratory technicians, presenting the positive results of the pilot training with this phantom to students in training programme "X-ray Laboratory Technician".
Presentation entitled:
Development of a Mammary Gland Model for Educational Purposes. Kalina Tsekova, Mariana Kupenova, Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova.
European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2024)
28 February – 3 March 2024
Vienna, Austria
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented their advance in the development and evaluation of innovative anthropomorphic phantoms. Study on the design of the phantoms, methods of manufacture, and materials used for their construction was presented.
Poster presentation entitled:
In-House Anthropomorphic Phantom for Training in Mammography Techniques. Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova, Mariana Yordanova, Minko Milev, Tsvetelina Teneva, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Virtual Imaging Trials in Medicine (VITM 2024)
22 – 24 April 2024
Durham, North Carolina, the USA
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented the advance of the Scientific Group in computer modelling of anthropomorphic models of the mammary gland. Results of the generation of computer models with software products developed by the project team, and comparisons with their physical implementations were presented.
Poster presentation entitled:
Phantom for Training in Breast Imaging Techniques. Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Ninth European Medical and Biological Engineering Conference (EMBEC 2024)
9 – 13 June 2024
Portorož, Slovenia
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented results of research on materials to assess their suitability for use in examinations related to building anthropomorphic phantoms. A software platform for controlling a prototype of an optical imaging system was also presented.
Presentations entitled:
Design and Development of an Optical Prototype System: Preliminary Results. Teodor Minev, Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov and Zhivko Bliznakov.
Research on Dental Materials for Their Suitability in Building Anthropomorphic Phantoms. Nikolay Dukov, Minko Milev, Todor Todorov, Zhivko Bliznakov, Kristina Bliznakova.
International Conference on Applied Physics, Simulation and Computing (APSAC 2024)
20 – 22 June 2024
Rome, Italy
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented results of research on materials to build anthropomorphic phantoms for CBCT experiments. Moreover, results of a study on materials applicable to magnetic resonance tomography experiments and comparison with their tissue equivalents were presented. With these studies, the project team has explored the opportunities and made steps towards building a multimodal anthropomorphic phantom.
Presentations entitled:
Development of a Computational Phantom for Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Experiments. Kristina Bliznakova, Petar Petrov, Nikolay Dukov, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Study on Materials for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Phantom Creation. Hristina Shkodrova, Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova.
Biomedical Engineering Workshop
27 – 28 June 2024
Varna, Bulgaria
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA shared their experience and expertise in building phantoms for imaging examinations. Various approaches to the creation of computer models based on their physical analogues were presented, highlighting the advantage of 3D printing technologies and their key role in the physical realisation. The advantages and disadvantages of different phantoms realised by the scientific team were underscored, and the future steps were outlined.
Presentation entitled:
3D Printing of Phantoms for Imaging Purposes. Nikolay Dukov.
Third International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BioInfoMed 2024)
4 – 6 July 2024
Burgas, Bulgaria
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented results of research on phantom design for contrast enhanced computed tomography. Along with the designed phantom, a contrast agent developed in collaboration with researchers from other MU-Varna Scientific Groups was used for the experiments. Furthermore, initial results of the optical tomographic imaging system developed by the scientific team of ELPIDA were presented.
Presentations entitled:
Physical Phantom for Contrast Enhanced Studies. Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova, Todor Todorov, Minko Milev, Zhivko Bliznakov, Iliyan Kolev.
Design and Development of a 3D Optical Imaging Prototype System: Initial Results. Teodor Minev, Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov, Zhivko Bliznakov.
Fifth European Congress of Medical Physics (ECMP 2024)
11 – 14 September 2024
Munich, Germany
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented the ongoing progress of the ELPIDA Science Project. Results achieved and future targets set in front of the scientific team were presented. Furthermore, one of the main ideas of the project, namely a prototype model for contrast enhanced microfocus X-ray system, was presented.
Poster presentations entitled:
The Status of the ELPIDA Project: Advanced Technologies for Breast Screening and Diagnosis. Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov, Tsvetelina Teneva, Zhivko Bliznakov.
A Prototype Model for Contrast Enhanced Microfocus X-ray System: Design and Initial Simulation Results. Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova, Zhivko Bliznakov.
XXXIII International Scientific Conference "Electronics ET2024"
17 – 19 September 2024
Sozopol, Bulgaria
Researchers from the team of Scientific Group 3.1.5 ELPIDA presented results of the development of 3D printer control software. The software has been developed with capabilities to directly convert structures in an image to 3D printer commands, enabling 3D printing directly from medical images and the creation of patient-specific phantoms.
Presentation entitled:
Development and Initial Results of 3D Printed Models Using In-House Designed Device and Software. Teodor Minev, Zhivko Bliznakov, Nikolay Dukov, Kristina Bliznakova.