Exploring the Application of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) in Medical Imaging: Enhancing Medical Diagnosis Accuracy through Deep Learning


Md. Sabbir Ahmed (SBB)

Lecturer

sabbir.ahmed@bracu.ac.bd

Synopsis

 

The primary emphasis of the research is on examining the use of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) in medical imaging with the aim of enhancing the precision of medical diagnosis using deep learning methods. GANs are potent deep-learning models that combine a generator and a discriminator to create realistic and excellent synthetic images. This study intends to investigate how GANs may be used to produce realistic medical images, augment small datasets, and improve the precision of medical diagnosis.


Relevance of the Topic

 

The provision of appropriate and timely healthcare interventions depends critically on an accurate medical diagnosis. However, due to variances in the quality of images, the complexity of anatomical structures, and the existence of abnormalities or subtle patterns, medical image interpretation can be difficult. This research will aid in the creation of cutting-edge diagnostic tools by investigating the use of GANs in medical imaging. The findings of this study are highly relevant to the healthcare industry since they can increase the accuracy of medical diagnoses, lower the possibility of misdiagnosis, and ultimately lead to better patient care and treatment results.


Future Research/Scope

 

There is intriguing potential for development in the future of GAN applications in medical imaging. Future research can concentrate on creating GAN structures that are specially designed for creating medical images, guaranteeing great quality and anatomical correctness. The accuracy of medical diagnoses can also be enhanced by examining the integration of GANs with other deep learning models, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), for better feature extraction and categorization. Furthermore, it may be beneficial to investigate the potential of GANs for producing enhanced datasets for uncommon diseases or illnesses with few data. Future studies must also focus on examining the ethical issues and potential biases in GAN-generated medical images.


Skills Learned

 

Studying the use of GANs in medical imaging to increase diagnostic precision develops important skills such as:
 

  • Researchers develop competency in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, GAN architectures, and the training and fine-tuning of GAN models utilizing datasets of medical images. 
  • Additionally, they gain expertise in handling medical imaging data, preprocessing data, and evaluating the efficacy and clinical use of artificially produced images. 
  • Besides, researchers learn about diagnostic procedures, medical imaging data problems, and medical image processing approaches. 
  • This study improves problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the capacity to use cutting-edge deep learning techniques to enhance medical diagnosis in a hospital setting.

Relevant courses to the topic

 

  • CSE 221: Algorithms
  • CSE 422: Artificial Intelligence
  • CSE 425: Neural Networks
  • CSE 427: Machine Learning
  • CSE 428: Image Processing

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