New methods for investigating bone muscle and fat mass using 2D DXA images to predict performance, risk of falls and fractures
- Research Opportunity
- PhD students, Masters by Research
- Department / Centre
- Medicine
- Location
- Western Health
Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
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Professor Gustavo Duque | gustavo.duque@unimelb.edu.au | Personal web page |
Summary We have a new region of interest for analysing whole body DXA scans that can determine muscle, bone and fat mass in one go and in a matter of seconds. If validated, we can develop a quick, affordable and efficient way of screening people for bone, muscle and fat mass in one go.
Project Details
Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the standard technique to study bone, muscle and fat mass and diagnose diseases such as osteoporosis, sarcopenia and obesity. However, the current techniques of scanning are time consuming and require multiple scans to assess various tissues.
We have a new region of interest for analysing whole body DXA scans that can determine muscle, bone and fat mass in one go and in a matter of seconds. If validated, we can develop a quick, affordable and efficient way of screening people for bone, muscle and fat mass in one go.
We are looking for an enthusiastic research student to undertake a project for 6-12 months and study our newly defined variables’ ability in predicting muscle performance, falls and fractures. This research is computer-based and involves learning image analysis and elementary statistics.
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Research Opportunities
PhD students, Masters by Research
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Department / Centre
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