Time for a group photo! The SYRMEP beamline is my host during the Marie Curie fellowship, and it’s a fantastic group to be part of. SYRMEP stands for SYnchrotron Radiation for MEdical Physics. The beamline, designed by Sincrotrone Trieste in collaboration with the University of Trieste and the INFN, supports research in medical diagnostic radiology, material science, and life science applications.
The use of monochromatic and laminar-shaped beams allows for an improvement in the clinical quality of images and a reduction in absorbed dose due to both monochromaticity and scatter reduction. Additionally, the spatial coherence of the SYRMEP source is utilized to overcome the poor absorption contrast of many biological samples through phase-contrast techniques.
For the ENIGMA project, the SYRMEP Beamline is an ideal host, as the researchers have extensive experience with both imaging archaeological material and medical specimens—a winning combination for Paleo-Histology. This fellowship provides a wonderful opportunity to explore various applications in virtual histology and heritage sciences.
PHOTO: From left to right: Diego Haro, Elena Longo, Lorenzo D’Amico, Marko Prašek, Diego Dreossi (ENIGMA Supervisor), Nicola Sodini, Adriano Contillo. Front: Giulia Saccomano, Simone Lemmers, and Giuliana Tromba.