2014 How about the Future

Introduction

This page contains talking points for the opening session of the NA-MIC AHM 2014 (the last one).

What we have accomplished

• Created an outstanding scientific and engineering community in the field of Medical Image Computing (MIC).
• Investigated novel algorithmic approaches: Particle systems,
• Created the NA-MIC kit, a free open source platform for MIC.
• Turned 3D Slicer into an industrial-strength interactive platform for subject specific image analysis.

Where we are today

• Many algorithm papers, prototypes, and tools
• Slicer 4 is high performance and will be stable for several years

Where we go from here

• Funding:
  • NIH mandated sunset for NA-MIC in June 2014.
  • NAC funded through 2018.
  • QIICR funded through 2018.
  • Several other grants are being worked on
• Project weeks will continue, as long as there is continued interest by the community.
• Slicer 4 will be maintained as a stable platform.
• The remaining months of NA-MIC funding will be used to simplify the submission of extensions.