Development of Analysis Technology for Cerebral Microbleeds Using MRI

Cerebral microbleeds are small foci of chronic blood products in the brain and are known risk factors for stroke and dementia. Typically, lesions are identified in MRI T2* images based on characteristics like low signal intensity. However, accurately capturing and counting scattered microbleeds requires significant effort. We are developing a system that simplifies the analysis of microbleeds by applying AI technology to automatically detect potential lesions.

Development Section in Charge

AI Development for Diagnostic Imaging Assistant Section

Principal Investigator

KUDO Kohsuke, Professor, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine

University-Affiliated Researchers

SHIMIZU Yukie, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Development
NISHIOKA Noriko, Clinical Fellow, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital

Collaborative Research Partner

FUJIFILM Corporation