Characterization of a DTI Tractography Pipeline for 3D Visualization of Spinal Cord Pathology

Spinal cord pathology causes significant burden to the individual and society-at-large. Treatment is complex and made more difficult by difficulties in clinical imaging of the cord microstructure. Using recent advances in image acquisition techniques and image processing toolsets, this project will investigate a semi-automated pipeline to visualize boundaries of spinal cord pathology for the purpose of translation to computer-assisted neurosurgery. This project is expected to provide critical information to the industry partner to establish appropriate protocols for their industry-leading commercial products in this area.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stewart McLachlin;Alexander Wong;Michael Hardisty

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Partner:

Synaptive Medical Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

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