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Open Science Initiative for Perfusion Imaging
Open access resources for perfusion imaging
Perfusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a vital medical imaging technique that assesses blood flow in tissues and thus contributes crucial information for diagnosing conditions such as stroke, tumors, and neurological disorders. Unlike the standard MRI methods that are daily used in hospitals, raw perfusion MRI data require further processing and quantification. This requires dedicated software tools. However, the lack of standardization and the availability of standardized and tested analysis code makes perfusion MRI less accessible and hinders its widespread use. The ISMRM Open Science Initiative for Perfusion Imaging (OSIPI) aims to address this gap and create resources for best practices in perfusion MRI including software and data inventories, code repositories, challenges, and educational material.
- python
- github
- artificial intelligence
- data visualization
- data analysis
- medical imaging
- reproducible science
Project ideas
6 ideas on its 2026 ideas page; of the 5 that state a difficulty: 5 medium. Sizes: 2 medium, 4 large. 11 mentors named.
- BBB-ASL quantification modules in OSIPY large
- ASL Method section generator medium medium
- Challenge code for ASL and/or DSC/DCE medium medium
- Quality Check ToolBox V1.0 large medium
- PyASL: GUI, preclinical functionalities and batch mode large medium
- A User Repository of Artifacts for Perfusion Imaging (AURA) Platform large medium
Read the ideas page. Ideas are for scope reference; never copy one into a proposal.
History
In GSoC since 2024, 3 years. Projects per year: '24: 4, '25: 5, '26: 5.
On GitHub
11 repositories pushed to in the last year. Main languages: Python (7), MATLAB (1), Svelte (1).
Links and channels
- Website: https://osipi.ismrm.org/
- Ideas page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTs3n_pm3ZM7t-6rKooThwrBtCRQMCkYJcbIyl0ekhm5O4jBgC0BqdBDFKVUDhDvbFM1ShBoV3Q2pFM/pub
- Contributor guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSa8Nvl_Ays9ZL3nYO1UL4hSB9vG2QXfSzWcEaN4jnuWNRJ3Vj58YX0FWI02llw17JaC_jMquAmBoAk/pub
- Source code: https://github.com/OSIPI
- Chat: https://join.slack.com/t/osipi/shared_invite/zt-3scjf82ye-3znPWPctl52L2C4OdwQoYw
- Email: ismrmosipi@gmail.com
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