Student Applies AI in Cancer Detection and supports St. Anna CCRI
(Vienna, 21.08.2024) Alessandro Rodias, a student from the Sir Karl Popper School in Vienna has explored the potential of radiomics in cancer detection. Through his innovative project, he has demonstrated how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to analyze radiological images for improved cancer diagnosis.
Radiomics, an emerging field focused on the extraction and analysis of data from radiological images, offers enormous potential for medicine. Alessandro Rodias leveraged this technology to develop a method that allows essential prognoses, such as survival chances and metastasis risk, to be derived from a simple CT scan. By applying AI, he was able to conduct precise analyses that provide valuable information for medical diagnosis and treatment.
“You can, for example, run a simple CT scan through an AI and ideally predict survival chances, metastasis risk, etc., just from one image,” the student explains. His work has the potential to increase diagnostic accuracy and improve personalized treatment strategies.
With this outstanding work, he won 1,000 euros from the „JugendInnovativ Competition“ which he donated to St. Anna CCRI.
New Horizons: Internship in Boztug Group
But Alessandro’s commitment doesn’t stop there. He is now starting an internship in the research group of Scientific Director, Kaan Boztug. Here, he will have the opportunity to deepen his knowledge and actively participate in research projects. “In any internship, regardless of the institute, I find learning and understanding the background the most exciting,” says the student. “Working in pediatric cancer research and particularly in the Boztug lab is a fantastic opportunity for me. All aspects of lab work are extremely exciting for me right now.”
Creativity meets community spirit
This story impressively shows how young people can make a difference through dedication and creativity. The student from Sir Karl Popper School is a shining example of the importance of community involvement and innovative ideas to improve the world.
St. Anna CCRI is proud to support such inspiring young talents and benefit from their commitment. The student’s generous donation will help drive research forward and improve the chances of recovery for children with cancer. His contribution to science and his commitment to the community send a powerful message about the importance of supporting young researchers and continuously fostering innovations in medical research.
