Positrons in biosystems

This project aims to improve our understanding of the damage processes in Positron Emission Tomography (PET), but using new models incorporating accurate descriptions of interactions processes, verified by experimental measurement. Using a world leading positron experimental facility, housed at the Australian National University, and with a team of international experts working on the model development this project will use integration of these two key elements to develop a new model of positron transport in PET. A novel aspect to this proposal is the validation of predictions from the model by undertaking experiments in liquid water.