Wieslaw Lucjan Nowinski PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Beng Choon Chua, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Guoyu Qian MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ihar Volkau PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Vinzenz Knopp MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Val Murray Runge MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research grant, Bracco Group Research grant, Bayer AG

Yevgen Marchenko MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Fiftarina Puspitasari, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Natalia Nowinska, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Looi Chow Lee, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Guo Liang Yang, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

00030490-DMT et al, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Redefining the radiology classroom and reading room is one of main challenges. To enhance our understanding of the brain, we construct an atlas with a three-dimensional (3D) model of the brain’s structure, vasculature and tracts (in contrast of presenting these systems separately). Our solution shifts the paradigm from reductionistic to holistic.

Multiple 3T and 7T scans (MPAGE,TOF,SWI,SPGR,DTI) of the same subject were acquired and coregistered. All arteries, veins, sinuses, cortex, subcortical structures, tracts were parcellated into 1,000 3D components, each labeled with name. The brain is dissectible electronically via selectable individual components (structures, vessels, tracts), layers (head, gray/white matter, subcortical structures) and cutting planes (lobes, brainstem). An interactive atlas with exploration tools is developed.

This exhibit: 1)presents a new generation, comprehensive, 3D, interactive, detailed brain atlas; 2)correlates structure with vasculature and tractography in 3D; 3)introduces a novel paradigm of interaction with 1,000 components (cortical areas,subcortical structures,arteries,veins,sinuses,tracts); 4)provides real-time manipulation (zoom/rotate/pan) and labeling; 5)provides localization/quantification (coordinates,distances,vessel diameter); 6)enhances understanding of the brain in a few clicks.

Nowinski, W, Chua, B, Qian, G, Volkau, I, Knopp, M, Runge, V, Marchenko, Y, Puspitasari, F, Nowinska, N, Lee, L, Yang, G, et al, 0, The Human Brain in 1,002 Pieces: A Comprehensive and Interactive 3D Atlas of Structure, Vasculature, and Connections from Multiple 3 T and 7 T Acquisitions.  Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29 - December 4, 2009 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2009/8010597.html