Case Western Reserve University · Biomedical EngineeringProstate Imaging Innovation Lab
Leonardo Kayat Bittencourt · Cleveland, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Leonardo Kayat Bittencourt's lab focuses on improving the detection of prostate cancer through advanced imaging techniques. Their key project involves developing a new MRI method called Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting, which aims to provide faster and more accurate imaging of the prostate. This technology is designed to help avoid unnecessary biopsies for patients who are not at high risk of prostate cancer, ultimately improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs.
prostate cancerMRIMagnetic Resonance Fingerprintingbiopsyartificial intelligenceimaging techniquesquantitative biomarkersdiagnostic toolsmachine learning
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop rapid and reproducible Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting methods for prostate imaging.
AIM 02Enhance prostate segmentation using deep learning for improved tissue characterization.
AIM 03Conduct diagnostic studies to assess the effectiveness of new imaging techniques in reducing unnecessary biopsies.
Skills the Lab Values
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF)deep learning techniquesimage segmentationquantitative imagingbiopsy guidancepopulation studiesdata analysissoftware programming (Python)
Output against the department
Publications125bottom 25% of dept.444th of 595
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Citations2.8kbottom 21% of dept.473rd of 595
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