Frank John Rybicki MD, PhD, Moderator: Research Grant, Toshiba Corporation

1) To review current applications for 3D printing in biomedical imaging science. 2) To discuss clinical problems in radiology for which imaging science with 3D printing can potentially improve patient care.

In broad terms, 3D printing can be used for to enhance clinical care and to enable investigation that would otherwise not be possible. This talk focuses on those research applications. For example, 3D models of individual phantoms will enable studies in CT that may be limited by radiation concerns, the delivery of large volumes of contrast, or both. In addition, research can be used to simulate individual organ systems. Finally, complicated pathophysiology may be amenable to 3D models and thus 3D technologies can expand current research in multiple applications.

http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/radiology/Research/aisl.aspx

Rybicki, F, 3D Printing: A Powerful Tool for Applied Imaging Science.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001894.html