Automation of the Monte Carlo simulation of medical linear accelerators 

    Rodríguez Castillo, Miguel Lázaro (Date of defense: 2016-02-05)

    The main result of this thesis is a software system, called PRIMO, which simulates clinical linear accelerators and the subsequent dose distributions using the Monte Carlo method. PRIMO has the following features: (i) it ...

    Development and assessment of estimate methods for internal dosimetry using PET/CT 

    López Vilanova, Natàlia (Date of defense: 2019-04-03)

    The aim of this thesis was to assess and develop internal dose calculations methods in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures to patients undergone PET/CT explorations. Towards this objective, the accuracy ...

    Levels and behaviour of radionuclides in water treatment plants : the case of the Barcelona metropolitan area urban water cycle 

    Mulas, Dani (Date of defense: 2020-02-28)

    The Barcelona metropolitan area (BMA; 3.2 M inhabitants) has an integrated urban water cycle management. Different type of treatment plants are located along the drinking, sewerage and reuse networks where specific treatments ...

    Quantification of dopaminergic neurotransmission SPECT studies with 123 l-labelled radioligands 

    Gallego Blanco, Judith (Date of defense: 2016-02-02)

    Dopaminergic neurotransmission SPECT studies with 123I-labelled radioligands can help in the diagnosis of neurological and psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson¿s disease and schizophrenia. Nowadays, interpretation of ...