Advancements in deep learning for cancer imaging and treatment
TRD 2 - Deep Learning
This study is working on new ways to use advanced computer technology to make cancer imaging better for patients with brain, prostate, and lung cancers, so doctors can get more accurate pictures and improve treatment results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10992168 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving deep learning techniques to enhance image-guided therapy for brain, prostate, and lung cancers. It aims to develop innovative tools that can help the medical community better utilize large datasets of medical images, which often lack accurate annotations. By addressing the challenges of creating training data, the research explores methods like weakly-supervised learning and transfer learning to improve the accuracy of cancer imaging. Patients may benefit from more precise imaging techniques that could lead to better treatment outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients diagnosed with brain, prostate, or lung cancers who may benefit from advanced imaging techniques.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers other than brain, prostate, or lung may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate imaging and treatment options for patients with brain, prostate, and lung cancers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using deep learning for medical imaging, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in cancer treatment.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wells, William M. — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wells, William M.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.