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Workshop on Monte Carlo Simulation Using GATE

Writer: Philip Amuyunzu Mang'arePhilip Amuyunzu Mang'are

Prof. Olatunde Michael Oni, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso,

Nigeria.  

DATES: 6-8th November 2024

TIME: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm EAT

Short Profile about Prof. Olatunde Michael Oni

Prof. Olatunde Michael Oni is a seasoned Radiation and Health Physicist with over two decades of experience in academia and research. He has a robust knowledge and interest in medical physics, particularly in radiation therapy and radiological health. With a strong background in Monte Carlo simulations using the GATE (Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission) toolkit, Prof. Oni has applied these techniques in simulating dose profiles for LINAC machines in External Beam Radiotherapy, as well as for HDR and LDR brachytherapy sources. His skill also spans the simulation of PET and SPECT scanners for planar and voxelised image acquisitions fordiagnostic use and in targeted radionuclide therapy  planning using both analytical phantoms and patient-specific CT scans.

Over the years, Prof. Oni has trained and supervised numerous postgraduate students in medical physics and related fields. He has contributed to scientific advancements through several publications. His extensive hands-on experience and skill in Monte Carlo simulations makes him a leading resource person in this field, making this workshop an invaluable opportunity for participants looking to develop their skills in Monte Carlo simulation of biophysical processes.


Workshop Topics: GATE Monte Carlo Simulation

  1. Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulation in Medical Physics

    • Overview of Monte Carlo methods

    • Applications in radiation therapy and medical imaging

  2. Getting Started with GATE Toolkit

    • Overview of GATE Monte Carlo toolkit

    • Installation and setup

    • Introduction to GATE simulation scripts and environment

  3. Modelling LINAC Machines for External Beam Radiotherapy

    • Simulation of dose profiles for linear accelerators

    • Understanding beam delivery and energy deposition

  4. Dose Simulation for HDR and LDR Brachytherapy

    • Source modelling for brachytherapy

    • Dose distribution and calculation in tissues

  5. Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Simulation

    • Simulation of various radioisotopes

    • Dose delivery in molecular radiotherapy

  6. Patient-Specific Dose Profiling Using CT scans

    • Incorporating patient CT images in GATE

    • Treatment planning and dose calculation

  7. Simulation of DNA Damage and Repairs

    • DNA and base sequence

    • Overview of Direct and Indirect DNA damage by ionising radiation

    • Single Strand Break (SSB) and Double Strand Break (DSB)

  8. Hands-on Project

    • Simulation exercises using GATE toolkit

    • Real-world case studies and practical applications



 
 
 

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