Software environment for fast DCE-MRI analysis

Abstract

Dynamic MR measurements (DCE-MRI) are widely used to diagnose or characterize tumor lesions and to evaluate new therapeutic approaches (like antibodies or new radio-chemotherapies). Nevertheless it is often difficult and uncomfortable for clinical radiologists to analyze the acquired data, as most software solutions are designed to meet the requirements of experimental studies and do not offer the necessities and required features of clinical studies or even everyday use. This new software solution shall provide an easy-to-use yet fast software framework for analysis of dynamic image data that helps transferring this new MR technology to everyday use and additionally enables the user to extend the software solution with own routines and models.