Grant: Canada Research Chairs

This CRC program focuses on the development of advanced computational methods for real time ultrasound (US) image processing with applications in computer-assisted therapy and cancer diagnosis. During therapy procedures, by registering the anatomy of the patient to the therapy plan, this research will enable real time, safe, continuous monitoring of the anatomy, currently only possible using ionizing radiation. The research will primarily focus on spine procedures. The research program will also develop new methods for cancer diagnosis by correlating features extracted from a time-series of US signals with the existence of cancer using advanced pattern recognition techniques. The research will be groundbreaking: it will reduce the need for biopsy by enabling accurate US-based diagnosis. This will provide more effective patient treatment, and reduce the economic burden on the healthcare system. HQP trained in this program will learn to apply their technical knowledge to high-impact medical problems with practical implications.