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My research in medical imaging spans translational projects in medical imaging physics, radiation dosimetry and engineering with a focus on the development and implementation of advanced imaging technologies for diagnostic and interventional radiology. Current research topics include: imaging physics, spectral CT techniques and functional applications for oncology, dynamic 4D-CT applications for biokinetic modelling, optimizing the use of contrast administration in CT imaging (safety and image quality), radiation dosimetry from medical applications, radiation protection, neuro MRI applications and fMRI.
Current research topics are:
- basic imaging physics
- quality control in radiology
- spectral CT techniques and functional applications for oncology
- iterative reconstruction in CT imaging
- optimizing the use of contrast administration in CT imaging (safety and image quality)
- neuro MRI applications,
- radiation dosimetry from medical applications for patient and staff
- radiation protection
- applied statistics for medical imaging
External positions
UZ Brussel, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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IOFPOC63: PAD flow - Quantitative Assessment of Blood Flow Using Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography
Van Gompel, G., Buls, N. & Vandemeulebroucke, J.
15/08/24 → 14/08/25
Project: Applied
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FWOSB155: Evaluation of regional lung ventilation by Xenon gas-enhanced spectral CT imaging
1/11/23 → 31/10/27
Project: Fundamental
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IRP10_b: Kinematic Assessment of Real‐time Motion Acquisition of the Human Musculoskeletal System by Dynamic 4D Transversal Imaging (KARMA‐4Dplus)
De Mey, J., Buls, N., De Maeseneer, M., Cattrysse, E., Baeyens, J., Vandemeulebroucke, J., Jansen, B., Scheerlinck, T., Lefeber, D., Verstraten, T., Swinnen, E. & Beckwée, D.
1/07/21 → 30/06/26
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of CT Derived Fractional Flow Reserve for Predicting Revascularization
Tsugu, T., Tanaka, K., Belsack, D., Tsugu, M., Buls, N., Argacha, J-F., Cosyns, B., Nagatomo, Y. & De Mey, J., 1 May 2025, In: Echocardiography. 42, 5, 10 p., e70137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automated analysis of trapeziometacarpal joint kinematics using four-dimensional computed tomography
Keelson, B., Van Royen, K., Jager, T. A., Buls, N., Scheerlinck, T. & Cattrysse, E., 31 Jan 2024, In: The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 49, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital tomography in the diagnosis of a posterior pneumothorax in the intensive care unit
Wellekens, S., Buls, N., De Mey, J., Van Nieuwenhove, V., Cant, J. & Jonckheer, J., May 2024, In: Acute and critical care. 39, 2, p. 323-326 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Scientific and Clinical Functionalities of Alphenix 4D CT in UZ Brussels
Boonen, P., De Mey, J., Buls, N. & Aerden, D., 28 Feb 2024, Netherlands : Canon Medical’s customer magazine.Research output: Other contribution
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Impact of vessel morphology on CT-derived fractional-flow-reserve in non-obstructive coronary artery disease in right coronary artery
Tsugu, T., Tanaka, K., Belsack, D., Nagatomo, Y., Tsugu, M., Argacha, J-F., Cosyns, B., Buls, N., De Maeseneer, M. & De Mey, J., 2024, In: European Radiology. 34, 3, p. 1836-1845 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)26 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Editor's Recognition Award for reviewing with Distinction
Buls, Nico (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Editor's Recognition Award for reviewing with Distinction
Buls, Nico (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Buls, Nico (Recipient), 1 Oct 2011
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Activities
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Detection of regional ventilation differences in normal and defected in vivo rabbit lungs using dynamic Xenon-gas enhanced DECT shuttle mode imaging
Emma Verelst (Speaker), Gert Van Gompel (Contributor), Sam Bayat (Contributor), Sylvia Verbanck (Contributor), Johan De Mey (Contributor) & Nico Buls (Contributor)
7 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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The impact of detector coverage on motion artefacts in photon-counting CT imaging using a motion phantom
Emma Verelst (Speaker), Gert Van Gompel (Contributor), Dominic Crotty (Contributor), Hugo Linder (Contributor), Paul Deak (Contributor), Johan De Mey (Contributor) & Nico Buls (Contributor)
28 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Automated Analysis of Trapeziometacarpal Joint Kinematics Using Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography
Kjell Van Royen (Speaker), Benyameen Keelson (Contributor), Tjeerd Jager (Contributor), Nico Buls (Contributor), Thierry Scheerlinck (Contributor) & Erik Cattrysse (Contributor)
22 May 2024 → 24 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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The separation of simultaneously adminstered Iodine and Gadolinium contrast: Photon-Counting CT versus Dual-Energy CT
Emma Verelst (Speaker), Gert Van Gompel (Contributor), Johan De Mey (Contributor), Dominic Crotty (Contributor), Paul Deak (Contributor), Hugo Linder (Contributor) & Nico Buls (Contributor)
1 Dec 2024 → 6 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Functional evaluation of the knee joint in motion by dynamic CT imaging: an ex-vivo study
Manou Acke (Speaker), Thierry Scheerlinck (Contributor), Benyameen Keelson (Contributor), Nicolas Van Vlasselaer (Contributor), Savanah Héréus (Contributor), Gert Van Gompel (Contributor), Erik Cattrysse (Contributor) & Nico Buls (Contributor)
28 Feb 2024 → 3 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Press/Media
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Cardiologie klaargestoomd voor vierde dimensie
5/03/21 → 23/03/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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CT-scans helpen vulkaanuitbarstingen beter te voorspellen
14/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Blog: Reactie op een bericht ivm stralingseffecten in de media
1/06/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Thesis
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Activatieanalyse voor het opstellen van een ontmantelingsstrategie
Author: Buls, N. & Hermanne, A., 1996Supervisor: Hermanne, A. (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Correlation between routine personal dosimetry and the dose to the brain of interventional cardiologists
Author: Smeulders, J., Buls, N., Honorio Da Silva, E., Baete, K., Covens, P. & De Mey, J., 3 Jun 2019Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Development of a method for individualized organ dose assessment in computed tomography
Author: Lopez-Rendon, X., Buls, N., Luciani, A., McNitt-Gray, M. & Nuyts, J., 3 Oct 2016Supervisor: Zanca, F. (External person) (Promotor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Digital breast tomosynthesis: potential clinical role in the diagnosis of breast cancer, a phantom study.
Author: Raeymaeckers, S., De Mey, J. & Buls, N., 2009Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Stralingsbelasting voor de omgeving van patienten tijdens en na nucleair geneeskundige onderzoeken
Author: Buls, N. & Hermanne, A., 1997Supervisor: Hermanne, A. (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis