Hot topics in 3D medical image visualization

Recent open-source research initiatives have created new APIs for complex data analysis. Combined with computer graphics, these tools become powerful applications for computer-assisted medicine. This tutorial will cover medical applications, data analysis, and visualization, and touch on the policies and digital infrastructure for engaging in open-source software development. Our target audience is those members of the graphics community who are interested in expanding their research directions toward medicine. Researchers interested in learning about the rewards and difficulties of working on open-source 3D visualization software in medical applications should attend. Prerequisites Prerequisites Attendees should have a good working knowledge of basic 3D computer graphics and an understanding of the basic principles of image processing. Some familiarity with medical terminology or experience working on a clinical project would be useful, but not necessary.