The project, titled "Connected Glioma Experts in Research and Teaching", is led by Ivo Rausch (Node: IGTT) and has secured €1.24 million in funding. This grant will support the hiring of three PhD students who will conduct research at MedUni Vienna and be enrolled in the Medical Imaging PhD program.
Ivo Rausch, a member of the Medical Imaging Cluster and co-node speaker of the Node "Image Guided Therapy and Theranostics (IGTT)", oversees the PhD program "Connected Glioma Experts in Research and Teaching," which is supported by a funding volume of € 1.24 million.
Gliomas are complex brain tumors that require individualized treatment. Conventional medical imaging techniques, such as MRI and PET, often face limitations when it comes to distinguishing between tumor tissue, edema, and treatment effects. The research project CONGLIOMERATE, led by Rausch, aims to address these challenges using artificial intelligence (AI).
In five interdisciplinary projects, experts from medicine, biology, and computer science at the Medical University of Vienna and FH Technikum Wien will collaborate. The goal is to improve diagnostics, analyze tumor characteristics, and expand the dataset for AI models. At the same time, the initiative will train young researchers, creating a sustainable and innovative platform for glioma research.
This initiative not only advances research in a challenging field but also enhances the career opportunities for young scientists in the fields of medicine and technology.