Category:

Diagnostic,Research Tool,Software

Description:

This invention enables the automatic detection of brain areas that are abnormally small or large. The diagnosis of many neurological diseases rely on the visual detection of areas in the brain that are abnormally small. With this technique, one may be able to map the locations in the brain where there is a difference in brain tissue compared to the normal population. The quantification through the use of Z-scores enables the observer to gauge how abnormal this area is compared to a standard. While this technique does not specifically diagnoses a disease, it may help the clinical judgement of MRI images.

Potential Applications:

• Any brain abnormality

Inventor(s):

Dr. L. Bonilha, MD.; and Dr. J. Edwards, MD.

Patent Status:

Provisional Patent Application Filed

Availability:

Available for:
exclusive
non-exclusive
licensing.

Technology Status:

Licensing Contact:

Ryan N. Fiorini, Ph.D., MBA, MHA
MUSC Foundation for Research Development
PO Box 250828
Charleston, SC 29425
843.876.1906
fiorinir@musc.edu