Maria Holstensson

Maria Holstensson is a Medical Physicist specializing in Nuclear Medicine at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge. With a PhD in Medical Physics from the University of London, her expertise spans quantitative gamma camera imaging, Monte Carlo simulations, and image optimization in both PET and SPECT. Maria is deeply involved in both clinical applications and academic research. She teaches nuclear medicine physics at Stockholm University and Karolinska Institutet, and supervises MSc and PhD students in her field. Her current research focuses on kinetic modeling and advanced PET imaging techniques to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes in oncology.

Maria's research interests center on advanced nuclear medicine imaging, particularly through the use of quantitative gamma camera techniques and Monte Carlo simulations. She is focused on optimizing imaging protocols, improving the precision of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in nuclear medicine. Her work also explores kinetic modeling in PET imaging, investigating how dynamic acquisitions of radiotracers can provide more prognostic insights for cancer patients. Additionally, she is interested in the application of novel radiotracers and imaging methodologies for improving both patient outcomes and clinical workflows in nuclear medicine.

Maria teaches Nuclear Medicine Physics at Stockholm University and Karolinska Institutet. She regularly lectures on topics such as gamma camera physics, PET imaging, and radiation safety, emphasizing the integration of clinical practice with academic knowledge. Maria has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students, guiding them in both theoretical and practical aspects of medical physics.