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Researcher

Boris Vervenne

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Awards & Distinctions

33 Results

2026

Extending the Walk-Through PET with Anatomical Imaging Capabilities: Performance and Applicability of CT-less and Custom-CT Approaches

Boris VervenneRobine JanssenFlorence Marie MullerAlexander RogiersMaya Abi AklJens MaebeStiene VanderbekeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Simulation study of a low-cost slide-through PET scanner based on narrow flat panels with monolithic detectors

Elke DhaenensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS

Walk-through PET for cost-effective, high-throughput, and high-resolution imaging

Maya Abi AklJens MaebeBoris VervenneFlorence Marie MullerRabia AzizThibault D'HulsterNadia WithofsChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

2025

Cross-modality deep learning for micro-SPECT denoising : transfer of PET-trained U-net and diffusion models

Elise TaragolaSara NeytMaya Abi AklBoris VervenneStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Deep learning based sinogram inpainting of sparse-view (rectangular) CT data

Robine JanssenBoris VervenneFlorence Marie MullerAugust BlomgrenKuangyu ShiMaya Abi AklJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Deep learning for denoising and super- resolution in low-resolution micro-MRI for mouse imaging : achieving shorter scan times

Niels VerhelstJoran CourtensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeMelissa LajtosStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Deep learning-based sinogram inpainting for a sparse-view rectangular CT system integrated with a dual-flat panel PET system

Robine JanssenBoris VervenneFlorence Marie MullerKuangyu ShiChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Evaluating motion patterns for upright patient positioning in the walk-through PET : a clinical study

Rabia AzizNadia WithofsFlorence Marie MullerJens MaebeBoris VervenneChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Limitations of current performance evaluation standards for dual flat-panel PET systems

Boris VervenneJens MaebeMaya Abi AklChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Monte Carlo simulation of a low-cost total-body PET scanner design based on flat-panels with monolithic detectors

Elke DhaenensMaya Abi AklBoris VervenneJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Motion study on upright patient positioning in walk-through PET : evaluation in a clinical setting

Rabia AzizFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsJens MaebeMeysam DadgarBoris VervenneYves D'AsselerChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in EJNMMI PHYSICS

Object-based phantom training for deep learning denoising of micro-CT scans : a comparison with mouse image-based models

Jarne DevosRuben DefoortNiels VerhelstJoran CourtensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Performance evaluation of a medium axial field-of-view sparse PET system based on flat panels of monolithic LYSO detectors: a simulation study

Maya Abi AklJens MaebeBoris VervenneOthmane BouhaliChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in EJNMMI PHYSICS

Two deep learning-based approaches to obtain attenuation maps in dual flat-panel PET

Boris VervenneRobine JanssenAlexander RogiersFlorence Marie MullerKuangyu ShiMaya Abi AklJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

2024

A micro-CT deep learning image denoising network trained on phantom objects

Jarne DevosRuben DefoortNiels VerhelstJoran CourtensBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Design optimization and performance evaluation of a sparse Walk-Through PET

Maya Abi AklJens MaebeBoris VervenneMeysam DadgarOthmane BouhaliStefaan Vandenberghe

Development of a cost-effective long-axial field-of view walk-through PET scanner : challenges and work in progress

Boris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeRabia AzizNadia WithofsMeysam DadgarThibault D'HulsterFlorence Marie MullerChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Enhancing low-resolution micro-MRI in mouse imaging through deep learning-based denoising and super-resolution for reduced scan times

Joran CourtensNiels VerhelstBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklJens MaebeMelissa LajtosStefaan VandenbergheChristian VanhoveFlorence Marie Muller

Exploring motion patterns of subjects on a mock-up walk-through total body PET using infrared localization

Rabia AzizJens MaebeBoris VervenneFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsStefaan Vandenberghe

Feasibility study of a rectangular CT geometry for high throughput total-body PET-CT

Boris VervenneJens MaebeStefaan Vandenberghe

Image denoising of low-dose PET mouse scans with deep learning : validation study for preclinical imaging applicability

Florence Marie MullerBoris VervenneJens MaebeEric BlankemeyerMark A. SellmyerRong ZhouJoel S. KarpChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR IMAGING AND BIOLOGY

Investigating the influence of TOF and DOI on spatial resolution in flat-panel and cylindrical total-body PET

Boris VervenneJens MaebeMeysam DadgarMaya Abi AklStefaan Vandenberghe

Performance characteristics of multi-mouse imaging on monolithic large flat-panel PET

Meysam DadgarJens MaebeBoris VervenneStefaan Vandenberghe

The effect of depth-of-interaction and missing projection angles on spatial resolution and elongation effects in a dual-panel pet system

Jens MaebeBoris VervenneStefaan Vandenberghe

Walk-through flat-panel total-body PET : system design simulations, deep learning and prototype measurements

Stefaan VandenbergheJens MaebeMeysam DadgarMaya Abi AklFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsBoris VervenneRabia AzizChristian VanhoveJoel S Karp

Walk-through PET : patient-centered and cost-effective long axial field-of-view PET imaging system

Maya Abi AklBoris VervenneJens MaebeMeysam DadgarFlorence Marie MullerRabia AzizThibault D'HulsterNadia WithofsChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

2023

A simulation study of the system characteristics for a long axial FOV PET design based on monolithic BGO flat panels compared with a pixelated LSO cylindrical design

Meysam DadgarJens MaebeMaya Abi AklBoris VervenneStefaan Vandenberghe

A1 Journal Article in EJNMMI PHYSICS

Deep learning based image enhancement for sub-1MBq/sub-1min 18F-FDG total body PET mouse imaging

Florence Marie MullerBoris VervenneJens MaebeJoel KarpChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Design and development of a cost-efficient Walk-Through PET scanner for high throughput and high-resolution imaging

Maya Abi AklFlorence Marie MullerJens MaebeBoris VervenneMeysam DadgarNadia WithofsChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Parallax-free total-body PET using monolithic flat-panel detectors

Boris VervenneMeysam DadgarJens MaebeStefaan Vandenberghe

Walk-through flat panel total-body PET : a patient-centered design for high throughput imaging at lower cost using DOI-capable high-resolution monolithic detectors

Stefaan VandenbergheFlorence Marie MullerNadia WithofsMeysam DadgarJens MaebeBoris VervenneMaya Abi AklSong XueKuangyu ShiGiancarlo Sportelli et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING

2022

Dose reduction and image enhancement in preclinical mouse imaging using deep learning

Florence Marie MullerBoris VervenneJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe

Dose reduction and image enhancement in preclinical TB-PET using deep learning

Florence Marie MullerBoris VervenneJens MaebeChristian VanhoveStefaan Vandenberghe