Researchers from GDRFM have developed a new phantom for lung computed tomography, a project that has been highlighted in Revista FAPESP. The work, conducted at the Institute of Physics of the University of São Paulo (USP) with support from FAPESP, combines the quantitative evaluation of physical imaging parameters—such as resolution, contrast, and noise—with the reproduction of anthropomorphic lung characteristics, enabling the generation of highly realistic images.
The development involved international collaboration, including tests carried out at the Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. It uses 3D printing techniques and carefully selected materials to simulate lung tissues and different types of nodules. In addition to contributing to the optimization of tomography protocols, the project paves the way for future applications, including the creation of new anthropomorphic models and the use of artificial intelligence tools for quantitative analysis in imaging exams.
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