Organised by:
Dr (Eng) Panos Diamantopoulos, BEng, MA, DPhil
Research Director
Bio-Medical Modelling
Unit (BioModel), School of Science & Technology, University of Sussex , Brighton
BN1 9QT, UK
Tel: +44 1273 877320 Fax: +44 1273 877341
Email: biomodel@sussex.ac.uk - Internet: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/biomodel
Tutorial Objectives:
- Demonstrate the latest methods on integrating Medical Imaging, Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis and Rapid Manufacturing.
- Present techniques on modelling the human anatomy from medical images.
- Discuss applications in Biomechanics and Biomedicine.
Tutorial Abstract
Biomedical Modelling comprises of the latest techniques that allow the processing of medical images both for the generation of advanced three-dimensional virtual models and for the development of anatomical physical models.
The process begins with the acquisition of computer generated medical images. Anatomical tissues are then identified and a three-dimensional virtual model is reconstructed. The virtual image is then exported to a computational biomechanics software environment or translated directly to a physical model using latest rapid manufacturing techniques.
The virtual models can be processed for anatomical simulation or analysis purposes; while the physical models are used for: diagnosis, visualisation, and communication of complex pathologies; pre-operative planning and rehearsal of surgical interventions; design and verification of implants, prosthesis and surgical templates; or even educational purposes.
The main advantages of Biomedical Modelling are that clinical problems may be better understood, patient-specific implants/devices may be designed, and non-invasive experimental surgery may be carried out before the actual operation. As a result, virtual and physical anatomical models have been demonstrated to contribute to faster intervention, reduce operation time, minimise patient discomfort, improve treatment success rate, increase the speed of recovery and limit costs.
Tutorial Programme:
- Introduction and Technology Overview - (15 min)
- Image Acquisition, Processing and 3D Visualisation - (30 min)
- Interface to Computer Aided Design (CAD) - (30 min)
- Interface to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - (30 min)
- Interface to Rapid Prototyping (RP) - (30 min)
- Applications in Biomedicine - (30 min)
- Questions - Discussion - (15 min)
Duration 2 hours
Background Knowledge Required:
The tutorial is open to anybody interested in the subject.
Knowledge of the underlying fields: Medical Imaging, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Rapid Manufacturing, would be useful, but not required.
Dr Panos Diamantopoulos is the Director of the Biomedical Modelling Unit (BioModel) in the School of Science & Technology at the University of Sussex, UK.
He has many years experience on human modelling techniques and applications, and has extensively investigated the integration of Medical Imaging with CAD, FEA and Rapid Manufacturing methods.
He has contributed to over 100 conferences on the topic and has organised relevant workshops and meetings. He has served in a number of scientific committees, editorial boards and has been invited numerous times by hospitals, universities and companies to give talks and lectures on the subject.
Among other professional affiliation, he is a member of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), the International Society of Biomechanics and the International Society of Computer Assisted Surgery (ISCAS).