Welcome to the BC Cancer Medical Imaging Core (CanMIC) !
Unlocking the Full Potential of Imaging Data:
- At CanMIC, we believe that images are not just pictures, but a rich source of data. Our mission is to harness this data, transforming how we approach cancer research, academic clinical trials, and beyond.
- CanMIC is dedicated to leveraging advanced imaging technologies to enhance cancer care. Our mission is to create a seamless connection between cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art clinical practices.
Our Vision
To be a diverse platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership, making clinical translation of advanced tools a reality. Our focus is on integrating innovative and accessible imaging technology with clinical studies.
Our Mission
- Innovate in Medical Imaging: Serve as a centre for technological innovation in medical imaging.
- Facilitate Clinical Translation: Act as a hub for translating mature technology and laboratory research into clinical practice.
- Enhance Collaboration: Provide a platform to foster partnerships among academic, clinical, and industrial entities.
- Educate and Train: Offer unique resources for education and training to the community, supported by multidisciplinary expertise.
- Attract Funding for Researchers: Become a vital asset that attracts funding through partnerships and collaborations.
Services We Offer
1. Technical Support for Academic Clinical Trials / Research:
- Image ingestion, anonymization, conversion, storage, transfer
- Quality control for images and metadata
- Multi-centre coordination
- Data harmonization and management
- Data/Image processing pipelines
2. Advanced Image Processing:
- Image enhancement (e.g. denoising)
- Image segmentation
- Image/tumour quantification (e.g. volumetric analysis)
- Imaging-based dosimetry
- Clinical practice integration
3. Development and Testing of Image Analysis & AI Solutions:
- In-house algorithm development (including AI)
- Testing support for existing software solutions
4. Software Consulting:
- Hands-on experience and tutorials with medical imaging software (e.g. MINT, DAFS, MIM, …)
5. Industry and Research Partnerships:
- Establishing and supporting collaborations between industry and clinical research
6. Equipment Validation and Harmonization:
- Inter-site validation and harmonization to support reliable multi-centre trials
Our Team
CanMIC Leadership
Scientific Lead: Dr. Arman Rahmim
Clinical Lead: Dr. Ren Yuan
Technology Lead: Dr. Carlos Uribe
Team Members
Chris Lam
Dr. Neda Abdalvand
Reza Hamidpour
Advisory Board
Dr. François Bénard
Dr. Jonathan Leipsic
Dr. Monty Martin
Dr. Don Wilson
Want to learn more; or to work with us?
Contact Us:
Dr. Neda Abdalvand: Nabdalvand@bccrc.ca