Congratulations to MDRI Deputy Director, Professor Mark Taylor for being awarded a National Industry PhD grant.

The Flinders University project led by Professor Mark Taylor and 360 MedCare was the only SA project successful for Industry Research Stream. For more information on the research projects, see the list of successful applicants.

Project title: A deep learning method for radiological analysis of spinopelvic mobility

Aims: This project aims to using advanced 2D to 3D image reconstruction techniques and artificial intelligence to improve the planning of total hip replacement surgery.  The project expects to provide valuable additional information to a surgeon to enhance their surgical decision-making process. This project will enhance the collaboration between 360 MedCare and Flinders University through the application computer vision and deep learning techniques, whilst training the next generation of biomedical engineers. This technology will reduce the risk of dislocation, a major cause of failure of total hip replacements.

Significance: The project expects to provide valuable additional information to a surgeon to enhance their surgical decision-making process.

Expected outcomes:  This project will enhance the collaboration between 360 MedCare and Flinders University through the application computer vision and deep learning techniques, whilst training the next generation of biomedical engineers.

Benefits: This technology will reduce the risk of dislocation, a major cause of failure of total hip replacements.