Result: A modular framework for development and interlaboratory sharing and validation of diffusion tensor tractography algorithms.

Title:
A modular framework for development and interlaboratory sharing and validation of diffusion tensor tractography algorithms.
Authors:
Nielsen JF; Department of Radiology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA. jon.nielsen@usc.edu
Source:
Journal of digital imaging [J Digit Imaging] 2006 Jun; Vol. 19 (2), pp. 112-7.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9100529 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0897-1889 (Print) Linking ISSN: 08971889 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Digit Imaging Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: <2008-2023>: New York : Springer
Original Publication: Philadelphia, PA : W.B. Saunders, c1988-
MeSH Terms:
Algorithms* , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging* , Software* , User-Computer Interface*, Neuroanatomy/*methods, Humans ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Programming Languages ; Systems Integration
References:
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Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20060303 Date Completed: 20061130 Latest Revision: 20181113
Update Code:
20250114
PubMed Central ID:
PMC3045185
DOI:
10.1007/s10278-006-9948-5
PMID:
16511673
Database:
MEDLINE

Further Information

This Technical Note describes a novel modular framework for development and interlaboratory distribution and validation of 3D tractography algorithms based on in vivo diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) measurements. The proposed framework allows individual MRI research centers to benefit from new tractography algorithms developed at other independent centers by "plugging" new tractography modules directly into their own custom DTI software tools, such as existing graphical user interfaces (GUI) for visualizing brain white matter pathways. The proposed framework is based on the Java 3D programming platform, which provides an object-oriented programming (OOP) model and independence of computer hardware configuration and operating system. To demonstrate the utility of the proposed approach, a complete GUI for interactive DTI tractography was developed, along with two separate and interchangeable modules that implement two different tractography algorithms. Although the application discussed here relates to DTI tractography, the programming concepts presented here should be of interest to anyone who wishes to develop platform-independent GUI applications for interactive 3D visualization.