CHAIR OF MEDICAL

SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

On 1 and 2 October 2024, the team retreat took place in Tangermünde.

Organised by coach Constantin Sander, the retreat was held under the motto ‘JOIN FORCES’ and aimed to strengthen teamwork, improve communication processes and find a common vision.

The programme included a wide range of activities, including a team challenge, a brewery tour, creative exercises and intensive discussion rounds in which we reflected on our previous successes and defined future goals as a team.

Through various methods, all employees were able to concretise their visions for the chair but also for themselves personally and plan next steps.
There was also enough room to address obstacles in the work environment and develop solutions.

Through open discussions and inspiring impulses, we defined common goals and developed new ideas to better tackle upcoming challenges as a team.

We had a lot of fun and are now looking ahead to a successful future full of motivation!

We are pleased to announce that the project “BICTool - Image Quality in Computed Tomography” has been successfully selected for funding under the grant FKZ: 3624S42361 by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection. This project aims to objectively determine the quality of patient images in computed tomography (CT) and represents an important advancement in imaging research.

The BICTool project involves the development and validation of a software tool for the objective evaluation of image quality in computed tomography. It is based on classical objective evaluation methods and extends these by using artificial intelligence (AI). It follows on from the iViolin project, which dealt with images of the thorax. However, BICTool will evaluate medical images of the brain region in the future.

The newly developed methods are continuously evaluated by clinical experts to ensure their practicality and clinical utility. In addition, great emphasis is placed on the integration of the PAX system to ensure the compatibility of the new procedure with the clinical workflow.

The aim of the project is to enable a modern and efficient image quality assessment system by combining classical methods with AI-supported approaches, optimising CT protocols and reducing radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.

 We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the i-Violin project (Implementing verifiable oncological imaging through quality assurance and optimization), co-funded by the EU under the EU4Health program. Over the past 24 months, this collaboration among 10 partners from 9 countries has aimed to optimize and harmonize oncological imaging procedures in Europe to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Key outcomes include the implementation of standardized tools for assessing image quality and determining patient dose, resulting in the creation of a website as a tool for quality assessment. This website provides professionals with the opportunity to evaluate image quality and ensure that best practices are being applied. The results of the project will significantly contribute to a harmonized approach in oncological imaging, promoting patient safety and quality of care.