Publications

Neutron Detectors for Homeland Security

1. RADIATION PORTAL MONITORS

• J.L. Lacy,  A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, and G.J. Vazquez-Flores.The Evolution of Neutron Straw Detector Applications in Homeland Security.  IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Vol. 60, No. 2, (2013) pp. 1140-1146.
• J.L. Lacy,  A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, and G.J. Vazquez-Flores. Replacement of 3He in Constrained-Volume Homeland Security Detectors.  IEEE 2011 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2011), pp. 324-325.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C. S. Martin, T. D. Lyons, M. A. Foss, and H. B. Haygood, “Boron-coated straws as a replacement for 3He-based neutron detectors”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, vol. 652 (2011), pp. 359-363.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, and G. J. Vazquez-Flores, “Straw-based portal monitor 3He replacement detector with expanded capabilities”, IEEE 2011 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, (2011), pp. 4865-4868.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, L. Sun, G. J. Vazquez-Flores, and T. D. Lyons, “Boron-coated straw detectors: a novel approach for helium-3 neutron detector replacement”, IEEE 2010 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, (2010), pp. 3971-3975.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C. S. Martin, and G. J. Vazquez-Flores “Boron coated straw detectors as a replacement for 3He”, IEEE 2009 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, (2009), pp. 119-125.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, L. Sun, and T. D. Lyons, “Fabrication and materials for a long range neutron-gamma monitor using straw detectors”, IEEE 2008 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, (2008), pp. 686- 691.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, L. Sun, J. W. Anderson and T. D. Lyons, “Long Range Neutron-Gamma Point Source Detection and Imaging Using Unique Rotating Detector”, IEEE 2007 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2007), pp. 185-191.

2. VEHICLE-MOUNTED MONITORS

• J. L. Lacy, C. S. Martin, A. Athanasiades, M. Regmi, G. J. Vazquez-Flores, S. Davenport, N. S. King, and T. Lyons, "Large-Area, Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Neutron Detector for Vehicle-Mounted Operation", IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, vol. 64 (2017), no. 7, pp. 1696-1703.

3. PORTABLE/HANDHELD DETECTORS

• J.L. Lacy,  A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, and G.J. Vazquez-Flores. Boron-Coated Straw Detectors for Backpack Monitors.  IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Vol. 60, No. 2, (2013) pp. 1111-1117.
• A. Athanasiades, N. N. Shehad, L. Sun, T. D. Lyons, C. S. Martin, L. Bu and J. L. Lacy. “High Sensitivity Portable Neutron Detector for Fissile Materials”, IEEE 2005 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 2 (2005), pp. 1009-1013.

1. NEUTRON COINCIDENCE/MULTIPLICITY COUNTERS

• A. T. Simone, S. Croft, R. D. McElroy, Jr., L. Sun, J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, J. P. Hayward, " Performance of a Boron-Coated-Straw-Based HLNCC for International Safeguards Applications", IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, vol. 64 (2017), no. 10, pp. 2690-2697.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C. S. Martin, G. J. Vazquez-Flores, and S. Mukhopadhyay, “Performance of a straw-based portable neutron coincidence/ multiplicity counter”, IEEE 2011 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, (2011), pp. 529-532.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C. S. Martin, and G. J. Vazquez-Flores, “A Straw Based HLNCC Multiplicity Counter with Improved FOM in Same Form Factor”, INMM Annual Meeting, 2014.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, L. Sun, and G. J. Vazquez-Flores, “A Coincidence Counter Design Based On Corrugated Boron-Coated Straws”, INMM Annual Meeting, 2013.
• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, L. Sun, and G. J. Vazquez-Flores, “Design and Performance of High-Efficiency Counters Based on Boron-Lined Straw Detectors”, INMM Annual Meeting, July 15-19, 2012, Orlando, FL.

Neutron Imaging Detectors  

• J. L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, R. Nguyen, S. Davenport, T. Lyons and Y. Liu, “Recent Improvements in Straw Neutron Detectors for Large-scale Neutron Science Instruments”. Journal of Neutron Research, vol. 22 (2020), pp. 353-369.
• G. Ehlers, A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C. S. Martin, M. Regmi, J. L. Lacy, "Performance tests of boron-coated straw detectors with thermal and cold neutron beams", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Volume 953, 2020.
• J. L. Lacy, J. Zhou, Z. Sun, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, S. Davenport, H. Phung, L. Sun, "Boron-Coated Straw Neutron Imaging Detector Testing at the CSNS," 2019 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC), Manchester, United Kingdom, 2019, pp. 1-3, doi: 10.1109/NSS/MIC42101.2019.9059993.
• Z. Xie, J. Zhou, Y. Song, J. L. Lacy, L. Sun, Z. Sun, B. Hu, Y. Chen, "Experimental study of boron-coated straws with a neutron source", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Volume 888, 2018, Pages 235-239.
• J. L. Lacy, M. Regmi, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, G. J. Vazquez-Flores and G. Ehlers, "Neutron imaging detector based on multiple layers of boron-coated straws," 2016 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference and Room-Temperature Semiconductor Detector Workshop (NSS/MIC/RTSD), Strasbourg, 2016, pp. 1-3, doi: 10.1109/NSSMIC.2016.8069723.
• J.L. Lacy,  A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, and G.J. Vazquez-Flores. Design and Performance of High-Efficiency Counters Based on Boron-Lined Straw Detectors. (2012) Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Proceedings, 2012. (INMM)
• J.L. Lacy,  A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, and G.J. Vazquez-Flores. Straw-Based Portal Monitor ³He Replacement Detector with Expanded Capabilities.  IEEE 2011 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2011), pp. 4865-4868.
• J.L. Lacy,  A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C.S. Martin, G.J. Vazquez-Flores, and S. Mukhopadhyay. Performance of a Straw-Based Portable Neutron Coincidence/Multiplicity Counter.  IEEE 2011 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2011), pp. 529-532.
• J.L. Lacy,   L. Sun, C.S. Martin, R. Nguyen, A. Athanasiades and Z. Sobolewski. Initial Performance of Sealed Straw Modules for Large Area Neutron Science Detectors. IEEE 2011 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2011), pp. 431-435.
• J.L. Lacy,   A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C.S. Martin, T.D. Lyons, M.A. Foss and H. B. Haygood. Boron-coated straws as a replacement for ³He-based neutron detectors. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Vol. 652 (2011), pp. 359-363.
• J.L. Lacy,   L. Sun, A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, R. Nguyen and T.D. Lyons. Initial Performance of Large area Neutron Imager Based on Boron Coated Straws. IEEE 2010 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2010), pp. 1786-1789.
• J.L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades,  C.S. Martin, L. Sun and G.J. Vazquez-Flores. Boron-Coated Straw Detectors: A Novel Approach for Helium-3 Neutron Detector Replacement. IEEE 2010 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2010), pp. 3971-3975.
• J.L. Lacy, L. Sun, C.S. Martin, A. Athanasiades and T.D. Lyons. One Meter Square High Rate Neutron Imaging Panel Based on Boron Straws. IEEE 2009 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2009), pp. 1117-1121.
• J L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, L. Sun, C.S. Martin and G.J. Vazquez-Flores. Boron Coated Straw Detectors as a Replacement for ³He. IEEE 2009 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2009), pp. 119-125.
• J.L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun. and T.D. Lyons. Fabrication and Materials for a Long Range Neutron Gamma Monitor Using Straw Detectors. IEEE 2008 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2008), pp. 686-691.
• J.L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun, J.W. Anderson and T.D. Lyons. Long Range Neutron-Gamma Point Source Detection and Imaging Using Unique Rotating Detector. IEEE 2007 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2007), pp. 185-19.1
• J.L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, and L. Sun. Performance of 1 Meter Straw Detector for High Rate Neutron Imaging. IEEE 2006 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2006), pp. 20-26.
• Athanasiades, N.N. Shehad, C.S. Martin, L. Sun and J.L. Lacy. Straw Detector for High Rate, High Resolution Neutron Imaging. IEEE 2005 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 2 (2005), pp. 623-627. 
• A. Athanasiades, N.N. Shehad, L. Sun, T.D. Lyons, C.S. Martin, L. Bu and J.L. Lacy. High Sensitivity Portable Neutron Detector for Fissile Materials. IEEE 2005 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 2 (2005), pp. 1009-1013. 
• J.L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, N.N. Shehad, R.A. Austin, and C.S. Martin. Novel Neutron Detector for High Rate Imaging Applications. IEEE 2002 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol 1 (2002), pp. 392-396. 

⁶²Zn/⁶²Cu Generator - Relevant Publications  

• Fletcher JW, Logan TF, Eitel JA, Mathias CJ, Ng Y, et al. Whole-body PET/CT evaluation of tumor perfusion using generator-based 62Cu-ethylglyoxal bis(thiosemicarbazonato)copper(II): validation by direct comparison to 15O-water in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. J Nucl Med, 2015; 56(1):56-62. 
• Y Ng, JL Lacy, JW Fletcher, MA Green. Performance of a⁶²Zn/⁶²Cu microgenerator in kit-based synthesis and delivery of [⁶²Cu]Cu-ETS for PET perfusion imaging.  Applied radiation and isotopes: including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine. 2014; 91:38-43. 
• Theodore F. Logan, James W. Fletcher, Mark A. Green, Jacob Aaron Eitel, Gary Hutchins. PET/CT assessment of tumor perfusion in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) before and during sunitinib: A comparison of 15O-water with 62Cu-ETS. J Clin Oncol 32:5s, 2014 (suppl; abstr 11110). 

• JL Lacy, L Guerrero, R Chiu, L Sun, L Hall, CK Stone. PET Imaging with ⁶²Cu-ETS in a Human Clinical Trial at the University of Wisconsin Madison. IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference Record, Vol. 5, Oct. 2007, p. 4027-4030. (download)
• Haynes, N. G. et al. Performance of a ⁶²Zn/⁶²Cu Generator in Clinical Trials of PET Perfusion Agent ⁶²Cu-PTSM. J. Nucl. Med. 2000. 41(2), 309-14. 
• Zimmerman, B. E.;Cessna, J.T. The standardization of ⁶²Cu and experimental determinations of dose calibrator settings for generator-produced ⁶²CuPTSM. Applied Radiation Isotopes, 1999, 51, 515-26. (doi:10.1016/S0969-8043(99)00078-0)
• Tadamura, E. et al. Generator-Produced ⁶²Cu-PTSM as a Myocardial PET Perfusion Tracer Compared with Nitrogen-13-Ammonia. 1996 J. Nucl. Med., 37(5), 729-735. 
• Okazawa, H. et al. Clinical Application and Quantitative Evaluation of Generator-Produced ⁶²Cu-PTSM as a Brain Perfusion Tracer for PET J. Nucl. Med. 1994, 35(12), 1910-15. 
• Green, M. A. et al. ⁶²Cu-Labeled Pyruvaldehyde Bis(N4-methylthiosemicarbazonato) copper(II): Synthesis and Evaluation as a Positron Emission Tomography Tracer for Cerebral and Myocardial Perfusion. J. Nucl. Med. 1990, 31(12), 1989-1996. 
• Mathias, C. J.. et al. Evaluation of a Potential Generator-Produced PET Tracer for Cerebral Perfusion Imaging: Single-Pass Cerebral Extraction Measurements and Imaging with Radiolabeled Cu-PTSM J. Nucl. Med. 1990, 31(3), 351-9. 
• Robinson, G, D, Jr; Zielinsky, F.W.; Lee, A, W. The ⁶²Zn/⁶²Cu Generator: A Convenient Source of Copper-62 for Radiopharmaceuticals. Int. J. App. Radiation and Isotopes 1980, 31, 111-6. 
• Kraus, K. A.; Moore, G. E. Anion Exchange Studies. VI. The Divalent Transition Elements Managese to Zinc in Hydrochloric Acid J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1952, 75, 14060-2.

 ⁶²Cu PET Perfusion Agents Relevant Publications  

• Chao, et al. "A Novel Approach to Overcome Hypoxic Tumor Resistance: Cu-ATSM-guided Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy" Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys. 2001, 49(4), 1171-82. 
• Wallhaus, T.R. et al. "Copper-62-pyruvaldehyde bis(N4 -methyl-thiosemicarbazone) PET Imaging in the Detection of Coronary Artery Disease in Humans" J. Nucl. Cardiol. 2001, 8(1), 67-74. 
• Haynes, N. G. et al. "Performance of a ⁶²Zn/⁶²Cu Generator in Clinical Trials of PET Perfusion Agent ⁶²Cu-PTSM" J. Nucl. Med. 2000. 41(2), 309-14. 
• Wallhaus, T. R. et al. "Human Biodistribution and Dosimetry of the PET Perfusion Agent Copper-62-PTSM" J. Nucl. Med. 1998, 39(11). 1958-64. 
• Tadamura, E. et al. "Generator-Produced ⁶²Cu-PTSM as a Myocardial PET Perfusion Tracer Compared with Nitrogen-13-Ammonia" 1996 J. Nucl. Med., 37(5), 729-735. 
• Okazawa, H. et al. "Measurement of Regional Cerebral Blood Flow with Copper-62-PTSM and a Three-Compartment Model" J. Nucl. Med. 1996, 37(7), 1089-93. 
• Okazawa, H. et al. "Clinical Application and Quantitative Evaluation of Generator-Produced ⁶²Cu-PTSM as a Brain Perfusion Tracer for PET" J. Nucl. Med. 1994, 35(12), 1910-15. 
• Mathias, C. J. et al. "Development and Validation of a Solvent Extraction Technique for Determination of Cu-PTSM in Blood" Nucl. Med. Biol. 1993, 20(3), 343-9. 
• Green, M. A. et al. "⁶²Cu-Labeled Pyruvaldehyde Bis(N4-methylthiosemicarbazonato) copper(II): Synthesis and Evaluation as a Positron Emission Tomography Tracer for Cerebral and Myocardial Perfusion" J. Nucl. Med. 1990, 31(12), 1989-1996. 
• Mathias, C. J.. et al. "Evaluation of a Potential Generator-Produced PET Tracer for Cerebral Perfusion Imaging: Single-Pass Cerebral Extraction Measurements and Imaging with Radiolabeled Cu-PTSM" J. Nucl. Med. 1990, 31(3), 351-9. 
• John, E. K.; Green, M. A. Structure-Activity Relationships for Metal-Labeled Blood Flow Tracers: Comparison of Keto Aldehyde Bis(thiosemicarbazonato)copper(II) Derivatives. J. Med. Chem. 1990, 33(6), 1764-70. 
• Barnhart, A.J.; Voorhees, W. D.; Green, M.A. Correlation of Cu(PTSM) Localization with Regional Blood Flow in the Heart and Kidney. Nucl. Med. Biol. 1989, 747-8. (PubMed)

 PET Scanners Based on Straw Detector Technology  

• L. Sun, C.S. Martin, A. Athanasiades, T. D. Lyons, J.L. Lacy, A Positron Emission Mammography System Based on 4 mm Straw Detectors. IEEE 2007 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 5 (2007), pp. 3337-3344. 
• N.N. Shehad, A. Athanasiades, C.S. Martin, L. Sun and J.L. Lacy. Small Animal PET Camera Design Based on 2-mm Straw Detectors. IEEE 2006 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 4 (2006), pp. 2462-2468. 
• N.N. Shehad, A. Athanasiades, C. S. Martin, L. Sun and J.L. Lacy. Novel Lead-Walled Straw PET Detector for Specialized Imaging Applications. IEEE 2005 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 5 (2005), pp. 2895-2898. 
• N.N. Shehad, C.S. Martin, and J.L. Lacy, Ultra-High Resolution PET Detector Using Lead Walled Straws. IEEE 2002 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 3 (2002), pp. 1839-1843. 

HPXe Spectrometer  

• J.L. Lacy, A. Athanasiades, N.N. Shehad, L. Sun, T.D. Lyons, C.S. Martin, and L. Bu. Cylindrical High Pressure Xenon Spectrometer Using Scintillation Light Pulse Correction. IEEE 2004 Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, vol. 1 (2004), pp. 16-20. 

  PAC RNA- Relevant Publications  

• Htay, T. et al. Right ventricular pressure-volume loops using simultaneous radionuclide angiography with a multiwire gamma camera and right heart catheterization. J. Nucl.Cardiol.2005, 12(4), 435-40. 

 Angioplasty Project Relevant Publications  

• Knapp F. F. Intravascular Radiation Therapy with Radioactive Liquid-Filled Balloons for Inhibition of Restenosis After Angioplasty: A New Opportunity for Nuclear Medicine? (Invited Commentary). J. Nucl. Med.2001, 42(9), 1384-7. 
• Stoll H.P. et al. "Advantages of Short-Lived Positron-Emitting Radioisotopes for Intracoronary Radiation Therapy with Liquid-Filled Balloons to Prevent Restenosis" J. Nucl. Med.2001, 42(9), 1375-83. 
• Chan, R.C. et al. "Anti-Restenotic Effect Of Copper-62 Liquid-Filled Balloon In Porcine Coronary Arteries: Novel Use Of A Short Half-Life Positron Emitter" Int. J. Rad. Oncology. 2000, 42(2), 583-592. 

Motion-Corrected Treadmill Imaging Relevant Publications  

• Heo, J.; Htay, T.; Mehta, D.. et al. "Assessment of left ventricular function during upright treadmill exercise with tantalum 178 and multiwire gamma camera" J. Nuc. Cardiol. 2005, 12(5), 560-6. 

Murine Project Relevant Publications 

• Lacy, J.L. et al. "Development and Validation Of A Novel Technique For Murine First-Pass Radionuclide Angiography With A Fast Multiwire Camera And Tantalum 178" J. Nuc. Cardiol.2001, 8, 171-81. 
• Hartley, C. J. et al. "Functional Cardiac Imaging In Mice Using Ta-178" Nature Medicine 1999, 5(2), 237-9. 

 Mutliwire Gamma Camera Relevant Publications  

• Gioia, G. et al. "Use Of A Tantalum-178 Generator And A Multiwire Gamma Camera To Study The Effect Of The Mueller Maneuver On Left Ventricular Performance: Comparison To Hemodynamics And Single Photon Emission Computer Tomography Perfusion Patterns" Am Heart J. 1995, 130, 1062-7. 
• Verani, M.S. et al. "Effects Of Acute, Transient Coronary Occlusion On Global And Regional Right Ventricular Function In Humans" J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. 1992, 20, 1490-7. 
• Guidry, G. W. et al. "Mobile Multiwire Gamma Camera For First-Pass Radionuclide Angiography" Imaging 1992, 20(1), 9-12. 
• Verani, M.S. et al. "Quantification Of Left Ventricular Performance During Transient Coronary Occlusion At Various Anatomical Sites In Humans: A Study Using Tantalum-178 And A Multiwire Gamma Camera" J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. 1992, 19, 297-306. 
• Lacy, J. L. et al. "Development And Clinical Performance Of An Automated, Portable Tungsten-178/Tantalum-178 Generator" J. Nucl. Med. 1991, 32, 2158-2161. 
• Adams, R. et al. "The Count Rate Performance Of A Multiwire Gamma Camera Measure By A Decaying Source Method With 9.3-Minute Tantalum-178" J. Nucl. Med. 1990, 31, 1723-6. 
• Layne, W. W.; Lacy, J. L. Tantalum-178-Labeled Radiopharmaceutical Synthesis Via The Intermediate Tantalum-178 Pentachloride - A Potential Myocardial Perfusion Agent. New Trends in Radiopharmaceutical Synthesis, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Control, Emran, A. M., ed., Plenum Press, 1991, 213-25. 
• Lacy, J. L. et al. "An Improved Tungsten-178/Tantalum-178 Generator System For High Volume Clinical Applications" J. Nucl. Med. 1988, 29, 1526-38. 
• Lacy, J. L. et al. "Clinical Applications Of A Pressurized Xenon Wire Chamber Gamma Camera Utilizing The Short Lived Agent 178Ta". Nucl. Instr. and Meth. 1988, A269, 369-76. 
• Lacy, J. L. et al. "First-Pass Radionuclide Angiography Using A Multiwire Gamma Camera And Tantalum-178". J. Nucl. Med. 1988, 29, 293-301. 
• Verani, M. S. et al. "Simultaneous Assessment Of Regional Ventricular Function And Perfusion Utilizing Iridium 191m And Thallium 201 During A Single Exercise Test" Am. J. Card. Imag. 1988, 2(3), 206-13. 
• Green, M. A.; Klippenstein, D. L.; Tennison, J.R. Copper(II) Bis(thiosemicarbazone) Complexes as Potential Tracers for Evaluation of Cerebral and Myocardial Blood Flow with PET. J. Nucl. Med. 1988, 29(9), 1549-57. 
• Green, M. A. A Potential Copper Radiopharmaceutical for Imaging the Heart and the Brain: Copper labeled Pyruvaldehyde Bis(N4 -methylthiosemicarbazone). Nucl. Med. Biol. 1987, 14(1), 59-61. 
• Robinson, G, D, Jr; Zielinsky, F.W.; Lee, A, W. The Zinc-62/Copper-62 Generator: A Convenient Source of ⁶²Cu for Radiopharmaceuticals. Int. J. App. Radiation and Isotopes 1980, 31, 111-6. 
• Lacy, J.L.; Nayak N.; Mathias C.J.; Green M.A. PET Myocardial Perfusion Imaging with ⁶²Cu Bis(Thiosemicarbazone) Agents (ab). J Nucl Card. 1999, 6(1), S11. 
• Lacy J.L.; Haynes, N.G.; Nayak N.; Martin, C.S.; Dai, D.; Green, M.A. Evaluation of the New Generator-Produced PET Radiopharmaceutical ⁶²Cu-ETS Versus ⁶²Cu-PTSM for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (ab). J Nucl Med.Supp. 1999, 40(5), 171P. 
• Wallhaus, T.R.; Lacy J.L.; Nayak N; Nickles, R.J.; Stone, C.K. A comparison of myocardial PET imaging with ⁶²Cu-PTSM and the novel PET tracer ⁶²Cu-ethylglyoxal bis(thiosemicarbazone) (⁶²Cu-ETS) in humans. J Nucl Card. 2000, 7(4), S7. 

⁸²Rb PET Perfusion Agents Relevant Publications

• Schleipman, A. R.; Castronovo, F. P.; Di Carli, M. F.; Dorbala, S. Occupational radiation dose associated wih Rb-82 myocardial perfusion positron emission tomography imaging. J Nucl Cardiol 2006, 13:378-84. 
• Di Carli, M. F.; Dorbala, S.; Curillova, Z.; Kwong, R. J.; Goldhaber, S. Z.; Rybicki, F. J.; Hachamovitch, R.;  Relationship between CT coronary angiography and stress perfusion imaging in patients with suspected ischemic heart disease assessed by integrated PET-CT imaging. J Nucl Cardiol 2007, 14:799-809. 
• Schenker, M. P.; Dorbala, S.; Cho Tek Hong, E.; Rybicki, F. J.; Hachamovitch, R.; Kwong, R. Y.; Di Carli, M. F.; "Interrelation of Coronary Calcification, Myocardial Ischemia, and Outcomes in Patients with Intermediate Likelihood of Coronary Artery Disease. A Combined Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Study" Circulation 2008, 117:1693-1700. 
• Bateman, T. M. et al. "Diagnostic accuracy of rest/stress ECG-gated Rb-82 myocardial perfusion PET: Comparison with ECG-gated Tc-99m sestamibi SPECT" J Nucl Cardiol 2006, 13:24-33.