ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR MEDICINE

Research project supported  by AKKSHI 

The National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation 

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Development of simulation and forecasting models and integration with the TCIA database of medical images

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Development of simulation and forecasting models and integration with the TCIA database of medical images

RESEARCH GROUP OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR MEDICINE


PROF.ASOC. DAFINA XHAKO

Coordinator of the Project: Department of Physics Engineering, Faculty of Mathematical Engineering and Physics Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana
Tirana, Albania

The project

logo new removebg previewThis project aims to conduct advanced studies on the development and use of artificial intelligence models in bioengineering and diagnostics as a result of the rapid development of technology in the field of biomedical sciences, market demand for the adaptation of new research in the field of biomedical engineering. The proposal is related to the study of new areas of application of artificial intelligence in biomedical technology, development of algorithms and models of prediction and advancement of simulation methods and automation in these fields, implementation of technology in medicine, especially 3D virtual simulation models, imaging diagnostics, calculation and processing.

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Our mission

 

This research project aims to develop new simulation and predictive models and the possibilities of their implementation for training purposes, simulation in the field of biomedical, diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, to increase the degree of accuracy of the examination and to eliminate or minimize mistakes made during such procedures. Also, this project aims to increase cooperation with other actors abroad such as public and private hospitals, biomedical technology companies, biomedical science professionals, Faculty of Mathematical Engineering and Physical Engineering thus ensuring the much-needed link between educational and research institutions. and the market and applications in it of innovative methods that are discovered and applied.

The project creates opportunities for cooperation and interaction between professionals of applied physics and institutions that provide qualified services in the field of biomedical technologies. The working group in the design and implementation of the project also aims to include not only the academic staff engaged in the Department of Physical Engineering but also doctoral students who choose as a direction applied-optics applied, students graduating from the scientific master of physical engineering of the same profile or with priority those of the medical physical profile. In-depth studies in the proposed field are necessary as they provide detailed information based on scientific methodologies on the benefits of applying new technologies in fields such as biomedical sciences and engineering physics. Also, a special contribution will be given by the project for doctoral students to fulfill their academic obligations during their studies.

The project aims at new applications in the field of research, increasing interactivity through meetings, seminars or presentations to provide access to the results achieved. In this context, the project will bring a lot of contributions to increase the academic and professional capacities not only of the students who are engaged in it but also of the academic staff and the first and second cycle students. An important contribution that the program aims to give in this direction is related to the fact of creating bridges of cooperation between educational institutions that offer Physics and Physical Engineering in Albania – Kosovo, Northern Macedonia and in Europe in order to expand cooperation, unify the level of services, between our health centers, with modern techniques, the preparation of a new generation of scientists who will carry out genuine studies in the field of biomedical optics or in specific directions of biomedical physics. Directly, the program will improve the use of computational methods by medical professionals or the simulation of new diagnostic methods based on the physical properties of specific tissues of the body, which provide information on organs through evaluations of the manifestation of these properties.

  1. development of new simulation and predictive models and the possibilities of their implementation for training purposes, simulation in the field of medical imaging.
  2. initially for training purposes, the aim is to apply in diagnostic and therapeutic centers, to increase the degree of accuracy of the examination and to eliminate or minimize errors made during such procedures.
  3. to develop in the future artificial intelligence simulation and prediction models for real applications in diagnostic imaging using a large number of imaging data obtained from several diagnostic centers in the country and then integrating them with the largest database. of medical images "The cancer imaging archive - TCIA".
  4. increase cooperation with other actors abroad such as public and private hospitals, biomedical technology companies, and biomedical science professionals.
  1. providing empirical scientific expertise through original studies for strategic development sectors in the country in the field of applied physics and optics.
  2. providing the opportunity for development and career of young researchers, who want to develop their talents and skills, to design long-term careers as researchers in biomedical engineering.
  3. developing research and finding new spaces for implementation and contribution in one of the most important fields such as medicine.
  4. creation of new spaces for young researchers including scientific students, professionals working in diagnostic centers, academic staff of the Department of Physical Engineering, researchers of the Albanian Association of Medical Physics and international partners with experience in this field.

Supported by AKKSHI

Development of simulation and forecasting models and integration with the TCIA database of medical images

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Developed by the Research Group established at Polytechnic University of Tirana

Financed by: The National Agency for Research and Innovation, AKKSHI/NASRI

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And supported by:

  • Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora, READ
  • European Federation of Organisations For Medical Physics, EFOMP
  • Albanian Association of Medical Physics, AAMP
  • Albanian Medical Technology, Albmedtech

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  • Applicants must bachelor degree in physics of medical imaging
  • Applicants must have good level of computer skills 
  • Applicants must be English proficient

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging

The Research Group

Students and professional

PhD Student: MSc. Suela Hoxhaj

PhD Student: MSc. Elda Spahiu

  • Students of Scientific master program MSc. Medical Physics, Faculty of Mathematical Engineering and Physical Engineering
  • Students of Bachelor and Scientific master program "Radiologic Technologist", Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences, University of Medicine, Tirana
  • Students of Bachelor program "Radiologic and Radiotherapy Technologist ", Faculty of Medical Technical Science, Aldent University
  • Radiologic Technologist from: Mother Teresa Hospital, Tirana. American Hospital, Hygeia Hospital, Vila Maria Hospital, Regional Hospitals of: Shkodra, Korça, Berat, Durrës, Intermedica laboratory and diagnostics centers etc.
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Development of simulation and forecasting models and integration with the TCIA database of medical images