Deep Learning-Based Automated Detection and Segmentation of Cell Nuclei in Bio-medical Imaging

• Autorzy: Awasthi Kriti , Rathod Narendra , Kostkiewicz Magdalena , Stępień Ewa

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DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0054.9678

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Objectives: This study aims to develop an advanced and efficient deep learning-based approach for the detection and segmentation of cell nuclei in microscopic images. By exploiting the U-Net architecture, this research helps to overcome the limitations of traditionally followed computational methods, enhancing the precision and scalability of biomedical image analysis. Methods: This research utilizes a deep learning model based on the U-Net architecture and is trained and evaluated for cell nuclei segmentation. The model was optimized by fine-tuning parameters, i.e., applying data augmentation techniques and employing performance metrics such as Intersection over Union (IoU) for evaluation. Comparisons were made with traditional segmentation techniques to assess improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and robustness. Results: This U-Net model demonstrated superior performance in segmenting cell nuclei compared to conventional methods. The results showed increased segmentation accuracy, lowering manual efforts, and enhanced reproducibility across different imaging datasets. The model's high IoU values confirmed its effectiveness in accurately identifying cell nuclei boundaries, making it a reliable tool for automated biomedical image analysis. Conclusions: The study highlights the effectiveness of the U-Net architecture in automated cell nuclei detection and segmentation, addressing challenges associated with manual analysis. Its scalability and adaptability extend its applicability beyond cell nuclei segmentation to other biomedical imaging tasks, offering significant potential for disease diagnosis, therapeutic development, and clinical decision-making. The findings reinforce the transformative impact of deep learning in biomedical research and healthcare applications.

Słowa kluczowe

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deep learning; cell nuclei detection; segmentation; biomedical imaging; automated image analysis; medical image processing

• Wydawca: Uniwersytet Jagielloński - Collegium Medicum ; Index Copernicus Sp. z o.o.
• Czasopismo: Bio-Algorithms and Med-Systems
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 20, no. 1
• Strony: 111--117
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Awasthi Kriti

• Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum, Kraków, Poland
• The Center for Theranostics, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
• Department of Medical Physics, Jagiellonian University; prof. Stanisława Łojasiewicza str. 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2187-0623

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Rathod Narendra

• University of Bern and Inselspital, Clinic for Nuclear Medicines, Bern, Switzerland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0429-1821

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Kostkiewicz Magdalena

• Heart and Vascular Disease Clinics, Jagiellonian University Collegium Medicum Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9094-3202

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Stępień Ewa

• The Center for Theranostics, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
• Department of Medical Physics, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3589-1715

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