Project Research Associate Motofumi Fushimi recieved Podium in permittivity reconstruction, The first MR Electrical Properties Tomography (MR-EPT) reconstruction challenge

On 27th September 2024, Project Research Associate Motofumi Fushimi, Sekino Lab, Department of Bioengineering, recieved  Podium in permittivity reconstruction, The first MR Electrical Properties Tomography (MR-EPT) reconstruction challenge.

Podium in permittivity reconstruction, The first MR Electrical Properties Tomography (MR-EPT) reconstruction challenge

This award recognizes the method that has achieved high accuracy in estimating permittivity in a global competition focused on image reconstruction techniques for MR-EPT, which is used to image the electrical properties of biological tissues through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

About awarded research

MRI typically images the shape and structure of human tissues, but recent advancements allow us to visualize electrical properties like conductivity and permittivity. This quantitative approach enables more accurate disease progression evaluation compared to traditional contrast imaging. Our method won the permittivity category in the international competition for cutting-edge image reconstruction techniques.

Your impression & future plan

I am delighted that our research has been recognized with this award. I would like to thank all our collaborators, particularly the Sekino and Nara labs. This award motivates me to continue our research and make world-leading discoveries.