Founder's Previous Research

Improving Medical Imaging with Artificial Intelligence

From classical reconstruction to advanced 3D AI with channel attention

Research conducted during the BINARIS founder's postdoctoral research at the University of Adelaide, before BINARIS was established.

3D OCTA reconstruction of human skin microvasculature

Conceptual visualisation of AI-enhanced microvascular imaging

Challenges

When Clear Imaging Takes Too Many Scans

Advanced imaging systems often require multiple repeated scans to achieve clear reconstruction, increasing acquisition time, processing demands and sensitivity to movement.

Repeated Scans

Clear reconstruction can require several acquisitions of the same region.

Processing Demand

More acquired data increases reconstruction workload and processing requirements.

Motion Sensitivity

Longer and repeated acquisition makes imaging more vulnerable to patient movement.

One Research Journey. Two Advances.

AI vs Classical Processing

Deep learning reconstruction outperformed classical methods in image quality using fewer repeated scans.

Same data. Better reconstruction.

3D Context + Channel Attention

Adding full 3D context and channel attention further improved fine detail recovery and structural consistency.

More context. Smarter focus. Cleaner results.

2 scans instead of 4

AI reconstruction achieved comparable or higher image quality using 2 repeated scans instead of 4, indicating potential efficiency gains in data acquisition and processing under the evaluated conditions.

Based on the conditions evaluated in the published studies.

Potential Operational Value*

*Under the conditions evaluated in the published studies.

Reduced Acquisition Burden

Fewer repeated scans may lower acquisition time and resource requirements under evaluated conditions.

Workflow Efficiency

Potential to streamline acquisition and processing workflows while maintaining reconstruction quality under evaluated conditions.

Improved Robustness

Enhanced resilience to motion and noise in challenging imaging scenarios.

Adaptable Imaging AI

Models designed for application across datasets and imaging conditions, subject to validation.

*Under the conditions evaluated in the published studies.

What This Expertise Brings to Your Project

Medical Image Reconstruction

Advanced methods for reconstructing high-quality images from complex acquisition data.

3D Deep Learning

Designing and training 3D models that capture spatial context for superior reconstruction.

Attention-Based AI

Using attention mechanisms to focus on the most informative features and channels.

AI for Specialised Imaging Systems

Adapting AI to the unique characteristics of advanced imaging modalities.

Algorithm Evaluation

Rigorous, reproducible evaluation to validate performance under real-world conditions.

Research-to-Engineering Translation

Turning advanced research into robust, practical engineering solutions.

Technology Used
Python
PyTorch
3D U-Net
Channel Attention
GPU Computing

Supported by Two Peer-Reviewed Publications

1

Enhanced microvascular imaging through deep learning-driven OCTA reconstruction with squeeze-and-excitation block integration

Biomedical Optics Express, 2024

Demonstrates that AI reconstruction can match or exceed classical methods using half the number of repeated scans in human skin microvasculature OCTA.

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2

Improved microvascular imaging with optical coherence tomography using 3D neural networks and a channel attention mechanism

Scientific Reports, 2024

Shows that adding 3D context and channel attention further improves microvascular detail and structural consistency with the same reduced scan protocol.

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This research is presented as evidence of the founder's prior technical experience. It was not delivered as a BINARIS client project. It does not imply affiliation or endorsement by any participating authors or institutions.

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