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David won Intel ISEF

June 29, 2018

David’s work “Automatic Contouring Methods for Adaptive Radiotherapy in Cancer Patients Using Artificial Intelligence and a Virtual Mobile Robotic Assistant” won Intel ISEF award.

‘Machine Learning-Based Dual-Energy CT Parametric Mapping" accepted

June 5, 2018

A manuscript ‘Machine Learning-Based Dual-Energy CT Parametric Mapping" was accepted by Physics in Medicine & Biology in May.

Patent Granted for Quantitative Analysis of Images

December 14, 2017

The QIL’s work in the area of image-based kinetic parameter estimation was granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office on 12/12/2017.

QIL at RSNA 2017

December 6, 2017

QIL members attended Radiological Society of North America 2017 annual meeting in Chicago.

AuntMinnie RSNA 2017 review

November 14, 2017

Atallah Baydoun MD and Fang Liang PhD, a Biomedical Engineering PhD student and Senior Research Associate in the Quantitative Imaging Laboratory (QIL), were recognized for work using machine learning methods to automatically draw the boundaries or contours of several organs in MR images.

RSNA abstract (2017)

November 2, 2017

QIL had accepted three abstracts for presentation at the Radiological Society of North America 2017 annual meeting in Chicago.

David's summer in QIL

September 9, 2017

This summer, David Lyons was working on an automatic contouring project with the QIL.

NEW Research Associate position opening

September 6, 2017

QIL had accepted three abstracts for presentation at the Radiological Society of North America 2017 annual meeting in Chicago. Several members of the lab will be attending. We would be pleased to meet with you to discuss our work.

Dr. Traughber launches use of Venezia gynecological applicator with advanced cervical cancer

August 16, 2017

Dr. Bryan Traughber is the pioneer applying this device to patients.

VeloSano2017 Ride Report

July 28, 2017

Stormy weather necessitated a rain delay and route adjustments. But, just as cancer does not quit when it rains, neither did the QILers. We all completed the Fun Ride and together raised $3,060. Thanks to the generosity of especially Radiation Oncology and Radiology.

Postdoc position open

May 4, 2017

Looking for a new research associate

QIL will Ride in VeloSano 2017

May 2, 2017

VeloSano is a bike ride to raise awareness of cancer and to raise funds to support cancer research. Members and friends of QIL will ride in VeloSano, July 21 - 23, 2017, as part of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center team. 100% of the funds go to supporting cancer research at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.

New international patent

May 2, 2017

A new international patent has been issued.

Christmas party of University Hospital Radiology department

January 18, 2017

QIL lab members gethered at Christmas Party.

Dr Bryan Traughber won Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award(2016)

November 29, 2016

In Novermber (2016), Dr. Bryan Traughber won his second Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award.

Image processing method for assigning individual pixels or voxels tissue-specific attenuation values based upon quantitative signal intensity from multi-echo magnetic resonance data sets

November 29, 2016

Kotys M, Traughber B, Muzic RF Jr. Image processing method for assigning individual pixels or voxels tissue-specific attenuation values based upon quantitative signal intensity from multi-echo magnetic resonance data sets. Issued 3/17/2017, US #9536303.

Dr. Ellis leading trial to treat men with prostate cancer

April 25, 2016

Dr. Ellis is leading a trial to treat men with prostate cancer. In a world's first, the approach is to treat only the area of the prostate gland where cancer is detected. This minimizes side effects.

Professor Fan Laing joined QIL

April 25, 2016

Fan Laing has joined the QIL as a visiting scholar for 1-year.

The QIL is rocking machine learning

April 25, 2016

The QIL is active in machine learning What is Machine Learning? It is a subfield of computer science wherein computers learn to complete tasks for which they have not been explicitly programmed. One of our applications is the creation of CT images from MR data. The CT images are then used for attenuation correction for PET/MR systems

Dr. Gisele Pereira is invited to present two talks at the Brazilian Society of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting.

April 25, 2016

Gisele Pereira invited to the Brazilian Society of Radiation Oncology 2016

Dr Atallah Baydoun has a new article accepted

April 25, 2016

Congratulations!

Professor Ray Muzic pedaled 202 miles (325 km) to raise funds to support cancer research.

April 25, 2016

Professor Ray Muzic pedaled 202 miles (325 km) to raise funds to support cancer research. Will you support the cause? There is still time to donate: http://ccf.convio.net/goto/Raymond_Muzic

Ray will pedal 200 miles to raise funds to support cancer research. Will you support the cause?

April 25, 2016

Professor Ray Muzic will pedal 200 miles to raise funds to support cancer research. Will you support the cause?

Patent: Method for Modeling and Accounting Cascade Gammas

February 18, 2016

Method for modeling and accounting for cascade gammas in images has been published as US Patent Application 20160048615.

MR-AC Grant Celebration

February 8, 2016

The QIL is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year, remembering a productive and rewarding 2015, and a promising 2016.

Gisele Pereira Defends Dissertation

November 4, 2015

On December 4, 2015 Gisele Pereira successfully defended her dissertation.

AAPM Penn-Ohio Chapter

September 26, 2015

QIL members Drs. Gisele Pereira and Dylan Su were invited speakers at the Penn-Ohio Chapter’s Fall Symposium of the AAPM.

2015 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)

July 12, 2015

The 2015 American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) in Anaheim, CA was a special treat for the QIL: multiple presentations and meeting alums from Taiwan.

Ray Muzic visits Taiwan for symposium and to meet friends (past trainees)

March 12, 2015

Dr. Ray Muzic, Director of the QIL, visited Taiwan as an invited speaker at the International Symposium on Clinical Applications of PET/MR Imaging at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

AAPM 2014 Austin

December 31, 2014

Gisele Pereira presented the group’s work on generating Dynamically Reconstructed Radiographs (DRRs) from MR data. These synthetic DRRs can be used to check patient position for treatment.

Global Advanced Imaging Innovation Center (GAIIC) Opening

August 12, 2014

Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Philips Healthcare join forces in creating the Global Advanced Imaging Innovation Center.