Positron emission tomography (PET) images provide us with three dimensional maps of tumour cell properties. While traditionally x-ray images are used to guide radiation therapy treatments for cancer, there is now much interest in using PET images to identify and target radiation to the more aggressive parts of tumours. This talk will review how PET imaging works and its current and future applications in improving cancer treatment using radiation.

The Science Café series is organized by the Faculty of Science at Carleton University to discuss relevant issues facing our society and how science can help solve real-world problems. Meet some of our award-winning faculty members and graduate students as they share their excitement about science with the community.