Coordinator
Prof.dr. Lenny Verkooijen
Contact
Prof.dr. Lenny Verkooijen
Organisation
The course is a joint initiative of the Graduate Programme Medical
Imaging ImagO and the MSc Epidemiology
Date
28 April – 1 May 2020
Register by sending an email to ImagO
Location
University Medical Center Utrecht
Description
Over the past decades, we have seen huge improvements in medical
imaging technology. Systematic evaluation of the quality and
reproducibility of new imaging techniques is crucial to allow large
scale implementation. The course is targeted at PhD candidates involved
in diagnostic research/clinical imaging research, clinical physicists
with clinical focus, epidemiologists/statisticians involved in clinical
imaging research.
Course content
This one week interactive course will focus on the many aspects of
imaging evaluation, including technical development, visual assessment
and optimisation of image quality, and intra and inter observer
reproducibility.
At the end of the week, the student will be able to design, analyse
and report imaging evaluation and reproducibility studies according to
international guidelines.
Course objectives
● Explain the principles of the various imaging modalities
(e.g. CT, MRI)
● Apply different methods for evaluation of image quality
● Explain the concepts of intra- and interobserver reliability and
reproducability
● Design studies aimed at evaluating intra- and interobserver
reliability and agreement
● Apply statistical analyses regarding reliability and reproducibility
● Report on reliability and reproducibility according to the GRRAS
guidelines
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on epidemiology and statistics is an advantage
Literature
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Examination
80% attendance and exam