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Abstract #0350

Evaluating Machine Learning-Based MRI Reconstruction Using Digital Image Quality Phantoms

Fei Tan1, Jana G. Delfino1, and Rongping Zeng1
1Division of Imaging, Diagnostics and Software Reliability (DIDSR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sliver Spring, MD, United States

Synopsis

Keywords: AI/ML Image Reconstruction, Precision & Accuracy, image quality assessment, digital phantoms

Motivation: Quantitative image quality evaluation tools are needed for machine learning-based MR reconstruction.

Goal(s): To introduce digital image quality phantoms and evaluation metrics tailored for machine learning-based MR reconstruction, scalable to form large test sets, and flexible to simulate various object size, image contrast, signal-to-noise-ratio, resolution etc.

Approach: We created 2D disks, resolution arrays, and low-contrast phantoms resembling MR ACR phantom properties. The evaluation includes geometric accuracy, intensity uniformity, resolution, and low-contrast detectability. We evaluated the AUTOMAP reconstruction model trained on the M4Raw and FastMRI datasets with these phantoms.

Results: The study provides a tool for evaluating machine learning-based MRI reconstruction.

Impact: This research establishes digital phantoms and quantitative metrics for evaluating machine learning-based MRI reconstruction. These tools enable accurate assessment of fundamental image quality and generalizability over scan conditions, offering valuable feedback for improving machine learning-based methods development.

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