Image-guided Diagnosis and Therapy (IGDT)

Image-guided Diagnosis and Therapy (IGDT)

Elke Ruth Gizewski (ORCID: 0000-0001-6859-8377)

Disciplines

Computer Sciences (30%); Clinical Medicine (70%)

Keywords

    Multimodal Imaging, Fusion And Segmentation, Navigation And Guidance

Abstract

The newly designed, internationally oriented DocFunds programme image guided diagnosis and therapy (IGDT) - integrating multimodal strategies for clinical research qualifies young scientists with both medical and basic science background in the highly interdisciplinary and rapidly evolving field of digital medical imaging and image guided therapies. The multi- and interdisciplinary research programme integrates innovative aspects in applied mathematics, biomedical physics, computer science, clinical imaging and therapy. The programme combines training in basic science, translational and clinical science. The already existing PhD programme (Image-guided Diagnosis and Therapy (i- med.ac.at) provides a solid basis for the new programme. The planned PhD projects are designed to improve image guided diagnosis and therapies and, therefore, patient care. The curriculum offers lectures and courses in basic and medical sciences in order to improve the mutual understanding of medical and basic scientists. Each PhD student is, therefore, supervised by a medical and a basic scientist. Scientists with a background in medical and basic sciences are in high demand, because innovative imaging and interventional procedures are increasingly important. This programme supports the education of next-generation scientists with excellent career opportunities in science, patient care and industry. It is a joint initiative of the Medical University Innsbruck (MUI), the Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck (LFUI) and the Private Universität für Medizinische Informatik und Technik (UMIT). Coordinator: Elke R. Gizewski (Department Radiologie - Wissenschaft - Forschung (tirol-kliniken.at)) Deputy Coordinator: Clemens Decristoforo (Clemens Decristoforo (i-med.ac.at))
Consortium
Research institution(s)
  • Medizinische Universität Innsbruck

Research Output

  • 69 Citations
  • 38 Publications
  • 3 Policies
  • 1 Methods & Materials
  • 2 Datasets & models
  • 11 Disseminations
  • 1 Medical Products
  • 27 Scientific Awards
  • 6 Fundings
Publications
  • 2025
    Title Error Estimates for Weakly Convex Frame-Based Regularization Including Learned Filters
    DOI 10.1137/24m167192x
    Type Journal Article
    Author Ebner A
    Journal SIAM Journal on Imaging Sciences
    Pages 822-850
  • 2025
    Title Error correcting 2D–3D cascaded network for myocardial infarct scar segmentation on late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance images
    DOI 10.1016/j.media.2025.103594
    Type Journal Article
    Author Schwab M
    Journal Medical Image Analysis
    Pages 103594
    Link Publication
  • 2025
    Title Deep learning pipeline for fully automated myocardial infarct segmentation from clinical cardiac MR scans
    DOI 10.1093/radadv/umaf023
    Type Journal Article
    Author Schwab M
    Journal Radiology Advances
    Link Publication
  • 2025
    Title Machine Learning-Based Classification of Cervical Lymph Nodes in HNSCC: A Radiomics Approach with Feature Selection Optimization
    DOI 10.3390/cancers17162711
    Type Journal Article
    Author Naccour S
    Journal Cancers
    Pages 2711
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title Dynamic intrafractional position monitoring with implanted fiducial markers for enhanced accuracy in radiotherapy of prostate cancer
    DOI 10.1007/s13246-023-01304-w
    Type Journal Article
    Author Mangesius J
    Journal Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine
    Pages 1365-1374
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title Optofluidic adaptive optics in multi-photon microscopy.
    DOI 10.1364/boe.481453
    Type Journal Article
    Author Muñoz-Bolaños Jd
    Journal Biomedical optics express
    Pages 1562-1578
  • 2023
    Title Effects of Side Chain and Peptide Bond Modifications on the Targeting Properties of Stabilized Minigastrin Analogs
    DOI 10.3390/ph16020278
    Type Journal Article
    Author Zavvar T
    Journal Pharmaceuticals
    Pages 278
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title Abstracts from the 20th European symposium on radiopharmacy and radiopharmaceuticals
    DOI 10.1186/s41181-023-00193-4
    Type Journal Article
    Journal EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry
    Pages 11
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title Error correcting 2D-3D cascaded network for myocardial infarct scar segmentation on late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance images
    DOI 10.48550/arxiv.2306.14725
    Type Preprint
    Author Schwab M
  • 2023
    Title Towards liver segmentation in the wild via contrastive distillation
    DOI 10.1007/s11548-023-02912-3
    Type Journal Article
    Author Fogarollo S
    Journal International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery
    Pages 1143-1149
    Link Publication
  • 2024
    Title Comparison of Two Chelator Scaffolds as Basis for Cholecystokinin-2 Receptor Targeting Bimodal Imaging Probes
    DOI 10.3390/ph17121569
    Type Journal Article
    Author Gariglio G
    Journal Pharmaceuticals
    Pages 1569
    Link Publication
  • 2024
    Title A Lightweight Residual Network for Unsupervised Deformable Image Registration
    DOI 10.1109/access.2024.3513441
    Type Journal Article
    Author Siyal A
    Journal IEEE Access
    Pages 186872-186882
    Link Publication
  • 2024
    Title Deep Gaussian mixture model for unsupervised image segmentation
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Mayr A
    Conference International Conference on Machine Learning, Optimization, and Data Science
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title Combined Method for Segmentation of Multiple Needles in 3D Liver CT
    DOI 10.1515/cdbme-2023-1027
    Type Journal Article
    Author Moravová A
    Journal Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
    Pages 105-108
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title EANM’23 Abstract Book Congress Sep 9-13, 2023
    DOI 10.1007/s00259-023-06333-x
    Type Journal Article
    Journal European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
    Pages 1-898
    Link Publication
  • 2023
    Title Effectiveness of rTMS and tDCS treatment for chronic TBI symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
    DOI 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2023.110863
    Type Journal Article
    Author Galimberti A
    Journal Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
    Pages 110863
  • 2023
    Title Error correcting 2D-3D cascaded network for myocardial infarct scar segmentation on late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance images
    Type Other
    Author Mayr A
    Link Publication
  • 2022
    Title Machine learning in ENT
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Naccour S
    Conference BMT 2022: Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT), German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering including 14th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation
    Pages 157
    Link Publication
  • 2022
    Title Design and characterization of a novel multi-storey DNA nano-structure as a doxorubicin delivery system
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Elnaz Yaghoobi3
    Conference BMT 2022: Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT), German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering including 14th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation
    Pages 191
    Link Publication
  • 2022
    Title Towards novel hybrid imaging probes by chelator scaffolding
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Clemens Decristoforo1
    Conference BMT 2022: Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT), German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering including 14th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation
    Pages 160
    Link Publication
  • 2022
    Title Deep learning approach for segmentation of cervical arteries in CTA images
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Lukas Neumann2
    Conference BMT 2022: Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT), German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering including 14th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation
    Pages 159
    Link Publication
  • 2022
    Title Preliminary data on a fully automated left ventricular late gadolinium enhancement detection by a convolutional neuronal network in chronic myocardial infarction
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Mathias Pamminger1
    Conference BMT 2022: Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT), German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering including 14th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation
    Pages 156
    Link Publication
  • 2022
    Title Augmenting microscopic navigated surgery with knowledge
    Type Conference Proceeding Abstract
    Author Alijani S.
    Conference BMT 2022: Joint Annual Conference of the Austrian (ÖGBMT), German (VDE DGBMT) and Swiss (SSBE) Societies for Biomedical Engineering including 14th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation
    Pages 155
    Link Publication
  • 0
    Title Feature supported deep learning for image guided diagnosis
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Vatankhah Barazandeh, Nastaran
  • 0
    Title Deep learning analysis of vascular imaging biomarker in vascular diseases
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Tiefenthaler, Markus
  • 0
    Title CT/MR image fusion and automatic parameters estimation for TAVR procedure
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Almar Munoz, Enrique
  • 0
    Title Multimodal magnetorelaxometry imaging of magnetic nanoparticles
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Mitra, Mishuk
  • 0
    Title Fast, non-rigid image fusion using deep learning for treatment evaluation after thermal ablation
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Lukes, Adela
  • 0
    Title Machine Learning for ENT Oncology
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Naccour, Sara
  • 0
    Title Infrared imaging through tissue by wavefront shaping
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Munoz Bolanos, Juan- David
  • 0
    Title Stereoscopic X-ray, 3D surface imaging and CBCT for IGRT/SRS - cross-modal evaluation
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Ibrahim, Ramine
  • 0
    Title Exploration of novel receptor-specific imaging and therapeutic intervention in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumo
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Zavvar, Taraneh
  • 0
    Title Deep learning-based strategy for scar pattern recognition on late gadolinium enhancement cardiac MRI
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Schwab, Matthias
  • 0
    Title Multinuclear 23Na and 1H quantitative MRI in brain tumors and metastases
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Galimberti, Alberto
  • 0
    Title Augmenting microscopic navigated surgery with knowledge
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Alijani, Sanaz
  • 0
    Title Advanced fusion of 31P MRS and 1H MRI/MRS images and automatic brain tumor differentiation
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Siyal, Ahsan Raza
  • 0
    Title Automatic/Semiautomatic trajectory planning for multi-probe stereotactic thermal ablation of liver tumors
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Fogarollo, Stefano
  • 0
    Title Towards novel hybrid imaging probes by chelator scaffolding
    Type PhD Thesis
    Author Gariglio, Giacomo
Policies
  • 2023 Link
    Title Lange Nacht der Forschung (long night of science)
    Type Contribution to new or improved professional practice
    Link Link
  • 2023
    Title Impacting pharmaceutical regulatory framework for radiopharmaceuticals
    Type Implementation circular/rapid advice/letter to e.g. Ministry of Health
  • 2022
    Title Interdisciplinary seminar
    Type Influenced training of practitioners or researchers
Methods & Materials
  • 0
    Title Development of adaptive optics for confocal Raman microscopy
    Type Improvements to research infrastructure
Datasets & models
  • 2023 Link
    Title Error correcting 2D-3D cascaded network for myocardial infarct scar segmentation
    Type Computer model/algorithm
    Public Access
    Link Link
  • 2023 Link
    Title novel algorithm for robust liver segmentation
    Type Computer model/algorithm
    Public Access
    Link Link
Disseminations
  • 2022 Link
    Title Input to CIRSE/ESIR Course
    Type A talk or presentation
    Link Link
  • 2023
    Title DEGRO
    Type A talk or presentation
  • 2022 Link
    Title ESMIT online course on fundamentals of research in imaging and theranostics Part I: Research Design
    Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
    Link Link
  • 2023
    Title Advisory Board Meeting IGDT ART
    Type A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
  • 2023 Link
    Title Microscopy optics
    Type Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel
    Link Link
  • 2023
    Title DOS-Chem Retreat
    Type A talk or presentation
  • 2023 Link
    Title Annual Computer Science event, LFU, InDay
    Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
    Link Link
  • 2021 Link
    Title Webinar for woman in radiopharmaceutical sciences (International Atpomic Energy Agency)
    Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
    Link Link
  • 2022 Link
    Title Life Science PhD Meeting (Innsbruck)
    DOI 10.1007/s11548-023-02912-3; 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2023.110863; 10.3390/ph16020278; 10.1038/s41467-024-46506-2;
    Type A talk or presentation
    Link Link
  • 2024 Link
    Title Magazine article acustic levitation
    Type A magazine, newsletter or online publication
    Link Link
  • 2023 Link
    Title Lange Nacht der Forschung (long night of science)
    Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
    Link Link
Medical Products
  • 2024 Link
    Title 68Ga/177Lu-DOTA-MGS5 for theranostic use in CCK2 expressing tumours
    Type Therapeutic Intervention - Drug
    Link Link
Scientific Awards
  • 2024
    Title Fellowship within a Technical Cooperation Programme of the Internbational Atomic Erergy Agency IAEA
    Type Attracted visiting staff or user to your research group
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2024
    Title Österreichischer Schilddrüsenpreis
    Type Research prize
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2024
    Title Member of Technical Working Group on Radiopharmaceutical Medicines Regulations (TWG-RPhR) International Atomic Energy agency
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2024
    Title Visiting Fellow with NAWA fellowship from Polish government
    Type Attracted visiting staff or user to your research group
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2024
    Title Ass. Editor Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery
    Type Appointed as the editor/advisor to a journal or book series
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2024
    Title Acoustofluidics 2024
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2024
    Title 12th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology, Photoptics
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2024
    Title "New Technological Developments for Surgical Simulation" at Europe-Korea Conference on Science and Technology
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2024
    Title Scientific advisory board UMIT
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition Regional (any country)
  • 2023
    Title Best Poster Presentation Award at the IEEE Around-the-Clock Around-the-Globe Magnetics conference 2023
    Type Poster/abstract prize
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title ENEN Plus Mobility Grant
    Type Research prize
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title Young Investigator Travel Award 2023 at the IPCAI
    Type Research prize
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title Österreichischer Kardiologenpreis
    Type Research prize
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2023
    Title Nano Day 2023
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title Member of the international scientific committee of ARRONAX, Nantes, France
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2023
    Title Invited presentations at the XXIX ALASBIMN Congress Buenos Aires 15-18-November 2024
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title invited oral presentation at the annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine 2023
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title Honorary Membership of the Austrian Physical Society
    Type Awarded honorary membership, or a fellowship, of a learned society
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2023
    Title Guidline Group of ESO
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2023
    Title FORWIT Advisory Board Member for the Austrian Government
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2022
    Title Scientific Advisory Board of PERMED project T2BA (TN02000109)
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition National (any country)
  • 2022
    Title Frontiers in Optics (FiO)+ Laser Science Conference 2022
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2022
    Title Expert to the European Commission
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2022
    Title 14th international conference series on Laser-light and Interactions with Particles LIP
    Type Personally asked as a key note speaker to a conference
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2022
    Title Editor at Clinical Neuroradiology
    Type Appointed as the editor/advisor to a journal or book series
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2022
    Title Emmy Noether Distinction
    Type Medal
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
  • 2021
    Title International Advisory Board Member: Institute of Scientific Instruments, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (ISI CAS) Brno
    Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body
    Level of Recognition Continental/International
Fundings
  • 2024
    Title The role of tissue anisotropy in quantitative brain MRI
    Type Research grant (including intramural programme)
    Start of Funding 2024
    Funder Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
  • 2023
    Title VASCage
    Type Research grant (including intramural programme)
    Start of Funding 2023
    Funder Austrian Research Promotion Agency
  • 2024
    Title I 6613-B
    Type Research grant (including intramural programme)
    Start of Funding 2024
    Funder Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
  • 2021
    Title Innovative radiolabelling strategies for CCK2R targeting
    Type Research grant (including intramural programme)
    Start of Funding 2021
    Funder Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
  • 2022
    Title Damage & repair of membrane lipids in health and diseases
    Type Research grant (including intramural programme)
    Start of Funding 2022
    Funder Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
  • 2022
    Title Tomography across the Scales
    Type Research grant (including intramural programme)
    Start of Funding 2022
    Funder Austrian Science Fund (FWF)