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Imaging Analytics for Improved Insights

If you are an industry or academic partner seeking quantitative imaging services, partner with the CRI Imaging Analytics team to enhance your interpretation of medical images. Leverage advanced techniques and tools to support your research applications for greater insights.

Tumor Response

Criteria

Our team provides tumor response criteria evaluations to assess changes in tumor size and characteristics in response to therapies used in clinical trials. We have experience with more than 30 criteria, including RECIST, mRECIST, PERCIST, Cheson, RANO, irRC, iRECIST and Lugano. ACR® uses the Yunu software platform, a cloud-based system that streamlines the review and reporting of trial-specific results, ensuring high-quality and consistent imaging assessments across sites.

Quality Control

Timepoint exams are reviewed for read readiness before distributing for assessment and after to confirm the accuracy of applied criteria and protocol-specific requirements.

Helpdesk Support

We offer site support and guidance on the best practices of response criteria assessments.

Readers

Our readers have a wide range of experience in modalities and specialty areas including neurology, body, nuclear medicine, thoracic, cardiac, MSK, pediatric and breast imaging.

Reader 

Studies

Our team has extensive experience designing and implementing diagnostic reader studies used to assess the performance of new diagnostic tools compared to radiologists (readers) interpreting medical images. These studies are critical for evaluating the accuracy, reliability and effectiveness of new diagnostic tools, including advanced AI-driven algorithms.

Documentation

Our team will handle all FDA documentation for your reader study, ensuring compliance, accuracy and a hassle-free approval process.

Image Preparation

We will handle all of your imaging needs for reader studies including image review and preparation, anonymization and hosting.

Readers

Our team maintains a comprehensive database of expert readers in all radiology subspecialties and will handle everything from contracting, scheduling, training and payment.

DICOM Image Analysis

Deidentification

Removing or masking personal identifiers from DICOM images to protect patient privacy and comply with regulations to prepare image data for analysis and sharing.

Image Processing

Applying a variety of computational techniques to enhance and analyze medical images, including co-registration, multiplanar reformations.

Image Quality Assessment and Enhancement

Improving the quality of medical images through techniques such as noise reduction, contrast enhancement and artifact removal, to ensure clearer and more accurate analysis.

Segmentation and Annotations

Delineating regions of interest (ROIs) within medical images to isolate and analyze specific anatomical structures or lesions. We use this process to extract quantitative features from medical images, such as shape, texture and intensity metrics.

Radiologist Services

Finding the right radiologist for your research or clinical needs is essential for accuracy and efficiency. We have access to highly specialized radiologists, with expertise in a range of imaging modalities, including:

  • MRI, CT, PET and ultrasound interpretation.
  • Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
  • AI-assisted and quantitative imaging.
  • Oncologic, neurologic, musculoskeletal and cardiothoracic radiology.

Our radiology consultants provide in-depth guidance for imaging-related research studies. Whether you need assistance designing imaging protocols, validating AI models through reader studies or interpreting complex cases, we offer:

  • Protocol Development — Ensuring imaging studies meet regulatory and scientific standards.
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance — Adhering to ACR® guidelines and best practices.
  • AI and Emerging Technology Assessment — Evaluating new imaging tools for clinical and research use.

With access to cutting-edge imaging analysis tools and expert radiologists, we provide:

  • Quantitative imaging assessments for clinical trials.
  • Radiomics and AI-enhanced imaging analytics.
  • Structured reporting for research studies.
  • Standardized imaging assessment for disease progression.

Imaging CRO Services

The Imaging Analytics Team provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance the analysis and interpretation of medical images, leveraging advanced techniques and tools to support research applications. The team supports analysis of computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, ultrasound and X-ray imaging.  

We offer comprehensive document services such authoring imaging protocols, site imaging manuals, imaging review charters, and any other imaging-related documents necessary for ensuring compliance and consistency in clinical research. The Imaging Analytics Team adheres to FDA ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice: International guidelines, providing a unified standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting clinical studies.

About Us 

Janet Busey

Janet Busey

Director

Janet has 20 years of clinical research experience, leading innovative projects in oncologic imaging, forensic imaging and medical 3D printing. Her expertise includes advanced imaging modalities, response criteria evaluation and imaging biomarker discovery.

Emilie Connors

Emilie Connors

Principal Clinical Project Manager

Emilie is an experienced Project Manager with nearly 20 years in clinical trials, including over a decade at the ACR managing FDA registration trials and diagnostic studies. She is known for her proactive approach and consistently delivers high-quality results on schedule.

Carley LeVan

Carley LeVan

Senior Clinical Project Manager

With over 10 years at the ACR, Carley specializes in commercial imaging trials, focusing on FDA documentation, radiology reader management and study document creation. Her analytical skills help identify and mitigate risks, while her client relationship management promotes collaboration and project success.

Danielle Cox

Danielle Cox

Senior Clinical Project Manager

Danielle is a highly skilled specialist in medical imaging with expertise in cross-sectional anatomy and quantitative image analysis. She has extensive experience evaluating tumor response criteria to assess patient outcomes in oncology clinical trials. Danielle is also a dedicated mentor and teacher, leading technical sessions for radiologists, image analysts and investigators.

Mladen Zercevic

Mladen Zecevic

Principal Data Analyst

Mladen is an experienced Imaging data scientist specializing in medical imaging analytics and radiomics. With a background in applied mathematics and machine learning, Mladen has developed advanced imaging algorithms for CT and MRI, improving image processing workflows, diagnostic accuracy and predictive models for treatment outcomes.

Shannon Morrissey

Shannon Morrissey

Senior Clinical Project Manager

Shannon is a skilled imaging analyst with expertise in DICOM imaging, specifically PET, MRI and CT-based analysis. With a strong interest in neuro imaging, she works on real-world imaging registries, applying advanced imaging pipelines and techniques to enhance imaging data. Her work bridges technical precision with medical applications, contributing to data-driven advancements in diagnostic imaging.

Dena Flamini

Dena Flamini

Principal Imaging Service Specialist

Dena brings over 25 years of expertise in the radiologic field, with a background as an MRI and mammography technologist. At ACR, Dena specializes in image preparation for FDA reader studies, and response criteria assessments. Dena is known for her ability to streamline imaging workflows and connect the right people at the right time.

Why Choose Us

Customer Service

The Imaging Analytics Team focuses on meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external customers in a timely manner. We provide support and solutions to customers before, during and after they interact with our team. We focus on building positive relationships and continue to improve the experience for customers.

Process

The Imaging Analytics Team values efficiency, consistency and organization in how tasks and activities are carried out. We strive to optimize workflows, thoroughly document procedures and ensure that tasks are completed in a structured manner.

Transparency

The Imaging Analytics Team values openness, honesty and clarity in communication and decision-making processes. Our team shares information freely and we hold ourselves accountable for actions and decisions, ensuring that stakeholders have access to all relevant information.

General

Contact Form

Are you interested in working with the Imaging Analytics Team on your research project or have other questions for our team? 

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Reader

Interest Form

Are you interested in participating as a reader on an ACR study?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the mission of the Imaging Analytics Team at the ACR?

A: Our mission is to leverage advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to improve patient outcomes, optimize workflows and support evidence-based decision making in radiology.

Q: Who does the Imaging Analytics Team collaborate with?

A: We collaborate with radiologists, healthcare providers, researchers, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to develop and implement innovative solutions that advance the practice of radiology.

Q: How does the team prioritize its projects?

A: Projects are prioritized based on their potential to impact patient care, align with ACR strategic goals and address critical needs in radiology, such as workflow efficiency, diagnostic accuracy and resource optimization.

Q: How is patient data protected?

A: We employ robust data security measures, including encryption, secure storage and strict access controls, to ensure patient data remains confidential and secure.

Q: Does the team share its datasets with external researchers?

A: Datasets may be shared with external researchers under specific agreements that comply with privacy and ethical standards. Requests for data access are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Q: What tools and platforms does the team use?

A:  Collection/IQA:TRIAD, Analysis: MiM software, TeraRecon, Clear Canvas, Volpara, DICOM Viewers: NilRead, eUnity, OsiriX, Response Criteria Assessment: Yunu

Q: Are there training resources available for the tools developed by the team?

A: Yes, we provide user guides, training webinars and technical support for tools developed by our team to ensure effective implementation and use.

Q: How do I initiate work with the Imaging Analytics Team?

A: We welcome collaboration proposals and RFPs from external organizations. Interested parties can contact us through our IA form.

Q: Who do I contact if I have additional questions about working with the Imaging Analytics Team not found on the website?

Please reach out to our team via email or completing the IA form and we’ll get back to you.