New Research Project on Objective Assessment of Image Quality in Computed Tomography (BICTool) Funded
01.10.2024 -
We are pleased to announce that the project “BICTool - Image Quality in Computed Tomography” has been successfully selected for funding under the grant FKZ: 3624S42361 by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection. This project aims to objectively determine the quality of patient images in computed tomography (CT) and represents an important advancement in imaging research.
The BICTool project involves the development and validation of a software tool for the objective evaluation of image quality in computed tomography. It is based on classical objective evaluation methods and extends these by using artificial intelligence (AI). It follows on from the iViolin project, which dealt with images of the thorax. However, BICTool will evaluate medical images of the brain region in the future.
The newly developed methods are continuously evaluated by clinical experts to ensure their practicality and clinical utility. In addition, great emphasis is placed on the integration of the PAX system to ensure the compatibility of the new procedure with the clinical workflow.
The aim of the project is to enable a modern and efficient image quality assessment system by combining classical methods with AI-supported approaches, optimising CT protocols and reducing radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.