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“The BOX Will See You Now”: An Interactive Artwork Exploring the Influence of AI in Medical Diagnostics

The BOX by Fiona Smith is an interactive installation that explores the “black box” aspect of AI technology, posing the question: If we feed AI with incomplete or biased data – can we then expect it to make reasonable suggestions?

Scottish artist, scientist, and physician Fiona Smith visited Fraunhofer MEVIS in Bremen to develop an interactive art installation as part of the “STEAM Imaging V” residency program. With the theme “Holding the ‘Digital’ in Medicine to Account,” participants aim to look beyond the promises of new technological developments and data-driven tools. The goal is also to help prospective students gain a critical understanding of AI-driven applications in the healthcare sector, which increasingly permeates the interaction of all participants in the development process.

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KI for multicentric studies and precise tumor therapies

A complete package for minimally invasive tumor therapy

License agreement and joint development: Fraunhofer MEVIS commences cooperation with Israeli partner for worldwide use of innovative software technology in ultrasound-aided tumor ablation.
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Into the MRI Tube for Art’s Sake

During her stay at the artist residency program STEAM Imaging at Fraunhofer MEVIS, media artist Eli Joteva created a remarkable installation: To obtain the material for her digital artwork, the Bulgarian lay down in an MRI scanner for hours. The result: a digital installation called “IntraBeing.“ The starting point of the residency is to bring artists together with scientists and school students to transcend disciplinary boundaries, develop flexible forms of learning and collaboration, and teach skills to use new technologies effectively and critically.

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Precise Planning for Heart Surgery

Heart valve operations are often very complex and have to be prepared with great precision. The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS and the Charité are developing an assistance system that will ease planning interventions by using virtual reality. In the future, patients should also benefit from this new technology.  

Guidepost for the Best Choice of Treatment

A diagnosis has been made. Now is the up to clinicians, alongside their patient, to find an appropriate treatment. However, as more and more treatment choices are becoming available, the most suitable one isn’t always the most obvious choice. The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS is developing AI-based support systems to facilitate decision-making and pave the path towards finding the optimal treatment.

Improving Indicators for Tumor Diagnosis

Biomarkers are often indispensable for accurate diagnoses. The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS is working on adaptive algorithms that make the search for new biomarkers much easier. This can provide physicians with valuable support in choosing the best possible therapy.

Monitoring Tumor Therapy More Precisely

Cancer patients generally need to attend regular checkups, which help determine how the patient responds to a new treatment.  The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS is working on a method supported by AI to carry out follow-up checkups more quickly and accurately.

AI Collaboration Toolkit: One Platform, Many Tools

Programming AI is a complicated process. Huge amounts of data need to be collected, reviewed, and evaluated. The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS is developing a platform that integrates all key steps and eases collaboration between programmers and clinicians.

Targeted Navigation and Precise Motion Control

Minimally invasive interventions play a central role in medicine, seen in applications including radiotherapy, heart catheters, and keyhole surgery. The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine MEVIS is researching methods to improve minimally invasive treatments significantly.