Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology is establishing a center to advance AI-based imaging technologies in collaboration with other Washington University units.
Key Details
- 1A new Center for Computational and AI-enabled Imaging Sciences will be opened at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.
- 2The center will bring together experts from WashU medical and engineering programs, CHAI, and the AI for Health Institute.
- 3Collaboration aims to develop AI tools to improve diagnosis and disease treatment via imaging.
- 4Pamela K. Woodard, MD, described the initiative as an ambitious expansion of Mallinckrodt's AI research presence.
- 5The center builds on Mallinckrodt's legacy of imaging technology innovation, including PET and modern AI applications.
Why It Matters
The center signifies major academic investment in AI imaging, promising new tools and collaborations that could accelerate innovation in diagnostic and personalized medicine for radiology professionals.
Source
Radiology Business
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