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Dr. Stella Atkins

Professor at Simon Fraser Univ

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Publications (39)

Proceedings Article | 24 February 2012 Paper

Global pattern analysis and classification of dermoscopic images using textons

Maryam Sadeghi, Tim Lee, David McLean, Harvey Lui, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 8314, 83144X (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.911818

KEYWORDS: Image classification, Image filtering, Skin, Melanoma, Statistical analysis, Analytical research, Statistical modeling, Cancer, Skin cancer, Dermatology

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2012 Paper

Multi-level feature extraction for skin lesion segmentation in dermoscopic images

Sina Khakabi, Paul Wighton, Tim Lee, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 8315, 83150E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.911664

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Skin, Feature extraction, RGB color model, Machine learning, Image processing algorithms and systems, Melanoma, Cancer, Calibration, Microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2011 Paper

Comparison between fourth and second order DT-MR image segmentations

Saba El-Hilo, Yonas Weldeselassie, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7962, 79624H (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878293

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Diffusion, Tissues, Distance measurement, Visualization, Anisotropy, Magnetism, Image processing, Image processing algorithms and systems, Image visualization

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2011 Paper

Shape anisotropy: tensor distance to anisotropy measure

Yonas Weldeselassie, Saba El-Hilo, M. Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7962, 79624F (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878423

KEYWORDS: Anisotropy, Distance measurement, Diffusion, Signal to noise ratio, Tissues, Brain, Artificial intelligence, Neuroimaging, Diffusion tensor imaging, Brain diseases

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2011 Paper

Second order DTMR image segmentation using random walker

Saba El-Hilo, Yonas Weldeselassie, M. Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7962, 79624I (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878216

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Diffusion, Brain, Data modeling, Picosecond phenomena, Distance measurement, Magnetic resonance imaging, Visualization, Image processing, Image processing algorithms and systems

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2010 Paper

Segmentation of light and dark hair in dermoscopic images: a hybrid approach using a universal kernel

Nhi Nguyen, Tim Lee, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7623, 76234N (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844572

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Skin, Image processing, Image processing algorithms and systems, Image filtering, Diagnostics, Smoothing, Binary data, Melanoma, Mathematical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2010 Paper

Graph-based pigment network detection in skin images

M. Sadeghi, M. Razmara, M. Ester, T. Lee, M. Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7623, 762312 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.844602

KEYWORDS: Skin, Visualization, Melanoma, Binary data, Edge detection, Image segmentation, Skin cancer, Feature extraction, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2009 Paper

Improving mouse pointing for radiology tasks

Yan Tan, Geoffrey Tien, Bruce Forster, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7263, 72631I (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.812278

KEYWORDS: Radiology, Visualization, Medical imaging, Magnetic resonance imaging, 3D acquisition, Windows XP, Computer aided design, Computer aided diagnosis and therapy, Computed tomography, 3D displays

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2009 Paper

Hands-free interactive image segmentation using eyegaze

M. Sadeghi, G. Tien, G. Hamarneh, M. S. Atkins

Proceedings Volume 7260, 72601H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.813452

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Human-machine interfaces, Eye, Zoom lenses, Visualization, Medical imaging, Image analysis, Control systems, Computing systems, Image processing algorithms and systems

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Proceedings Article | 26 March 2008 Paper

Dermascopic hair disocclusion using inpainting

Paul Wighton, Tim Lee, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 6914, 691427 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770776

KEYWORDS: Autoregressive models, Image segmentation, Skin, Melanoma, Image processing, Image processing algorithms and systems, Anisotropic diffusion, Personal protective equipment, Cancer, Dermatology

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Proceedings Article | 12 March 2008 Paper

Existence and perception of textural information predictive of atypical nevi: preliminary insights

Paul Wighton, Tim Lee, David McLean, Harvey Lui, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 6917, 69170J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770793

KEYWORDS: Skin, Melanoma, RGB color model, Statistical analysis, Image segmentation, Cancer, Diagnostics, Fractal analysis, Nonlinear filtering, Human subjects

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2007 Paper

Perception of dim targets on dark backgrounds in MRI

M. Dylan Tisdall, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 6515, 651513 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.709738

KEYWORDS: Magnetic resonance imaging, Wavelets, Reconstruction algorithms, Interference (communication), Signal to noise ratio, Detection and tracking algorithms, Image processing, Data modeling, Signal detection, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 20 March 2007 Paper

Evaluating user interfaces for stack mode viewing

M. Stella Atkins, Arthur Kirkpatrick, Adelle Knight, Bruce Forster

Proceedings Volume 6515, 65150A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.707533

KEYWORDS: Medical imaging, Radiology, 3D image processing, Human-machine interfaces, Magnetic resonance imaging, 3D acquisition, Human-computer interaction, Eye, Image enhancement, Medical research

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2006 Paper

Fat/water separation in a single MRI image with arbitrary phase shift

M. Dylan Tisdall, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 6142, 61423X (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655128

KEYWORDS: Signal to noise ratio, Commercial off the shelf technology, Magnetic resonance imaging, Phase shifts, Error analysis, Tellurium, Interference (communication), Image restoration, Image analysis, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2005 Paper

MRI denoising via phase error estimation

Dylan Tisdall, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 5747, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.595677

KEYWORDS: Error analysis, Magnetic resonance imaging, Denoising, Signal to noise ratio, Reconstruction algorithms, Image restoration, Interference (communication), Wavelets, Algorithm development, Homodyne detection

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2004 Paper

Automatic nevi segmentation using adaptive mean shift filters and feature analysis

Michael King, Tim Lee, M. Stella Atkins, David McLean

Proceedings Volume 5370, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.532549

KEYWORDS: Skin, Image segmentation, Image processing, Digital filtering, Image filtering, Melanoma, Diagnostics, Image resolution, Cameras, Medical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2004 Paper

Interaction techniques for radiology workstations: impact on users' productivity

Adrian Moise, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 5371, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.534468

KEYWORDS: Radiology, Information technology, Computing systems, Visualization, Chest, Human-machine interfaces, Statistical analysis, Radiography, Control systems, Target recognition

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2003 Paper

Overcoming activation-induced registration errors in fMRI

Jeffery Orchard, Chen Greif, Gene Golub, Bruce Bjornson, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 5032, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.480849

KEYWORDS: Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Computer simulations, Motion estimation, Motion models, Chemical elements, Image registration, Motion detection, Blood oxygen saturation, Detection and tracking algorithms, Error analysis

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2002 Paper

Workflow oriented hanging protocols for radiology workstation

Adrian Moise, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 4685, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467006

KEYWORDS: Radiology, Chromium, Picture Archiving and Communication System, Image processing, Medical imaging, Chest, Magnetic resonance imaging, Computed tomography, Image display, Diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2002 Paper

New trends in radiology workstation design

Adrian Moise, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 4685, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467004

KEYWORDS: Radiology, Picture Archiving and Communication System, Zoom lenses, Image processing, Medical imaging, Software development, Prototyping, Standards development, Software engineering, Medicine

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2002 Paper

Robustness of the brain parenchymal fraction for measuring brain atrophy

M. Stella Atkins, Jeffery Orchard, Benjamin Law, Melanie Tory

Proceedings Volume 4684, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467153

KEYWORDS: Brain, Neuroimaging, Head, Image segmentation, Magnetic resonance imaging, Data acquisition, Image processing, Diagnostics, Anisotropic diffusion, Surgery

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2002 Paper

Difficulties of T1 brain MRI segmentation techniques

M. Stella Atkins, Kevin Siu, Benjamin Law, Jeffery Orchard, Wilfred Rosenbaum

Proceedings Volume 4684, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467158

KEYWORDS: Brain, Magnetic resonance imaging, Image segmentation, Neuroimaging, Head, Data modeling, Evolutionary algorithms, Data centers, Data corrections, Internet

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2001 Paper

Visualization of time-varying MRI data for MS lesion analysis

Melanie Tory, Torsten Moeller, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 4319, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.428104

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Brain, Image segmentation, Magnetic resonance imaging, Volume rendering, 3D displays, Opacity, Solid modeling, Zoom lenses, Visual analytics

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2001 Paper

Performance analysis of algorithms for retrieval of magnetic resonance images for interactive teleradiology

M. Stella Atkins, Robert Hwang, Simon Tang

Proceedings Volume 4319, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.428114

KEYWORDS: Image compression, Java, Magnetic resonance imaging, Teleradiology, Image retrieval, Reconstruction algorithms, Magnetism, C++, Image processing algorithms and systems, Telecommunications

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Proceedings Article | 28 May 2001 Paper

Evaluation of viewing methods for magnetic resonance images

Oliver Kuederle, M. Stella Atkins, Kori Inkpen, M. Sheelagh Carpendale

Proceedings Volume 4319, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.428097

KEYWORDS: Medical imaging, Magnetic resonance imaging, Magnetism, Imaging systems, Visualization, Software development, Human-machine interfaces, Radiology, Medical research, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 2000 Paper

Towards automatic segmentation of MS lesions in PD/T2 MR images

M. Stella Atkins, Mark Drew, Zinovi Tauber

Proceedings Volume 3979, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387743

KEYWORDS: Brain, Tissues, Magnetic resonance imaging, Image segmentation, Neuroimaging, Data modeling, Statistical analysis, Technetium, Space reconnaissance, Feature extraction

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 2000 Paper

Classification and performance of denoising algorithms for low signal-to-noise ratio magnetic resonance images

Wilfred Rosenbaum, M. Stella Atkins, Gordon Sarty

Proceedings Volume 3979, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387655

KEYWORDS: Denoising, Signal to noise ratio, Wavelets, Magnetic resonance imaging, Magnetism, Fourier transforms, Wavelet transforms, Image filtering, Gaussian filters, Interference (communication)

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Proceedings Article | 6 June 2000 Paper

New approach to measure border irregularity for melanocytic lesions

Tim Lee, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 3979, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.387728

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Fractal analysis, Melanoma, Shape analysis, Image processing, Medical imaging, Skin, Gaussian filters, Image analysis, Convolution

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2000 Paper

Compression of ultrasound images using wavelet-based space-frequency partitions

Edwin Chiu, Jacques Vaisey, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 3976, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.383077

KEYWORDS: Image compression, Ultrasonography, Image segmentation, Speckle, Image quality, Medical imaging, Liver, Image filtering, Wavelet transforms, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 26 October 1999 Paper

Application of the discrete torus wavelet transform to the denoising of magnetic resonance images of uterine and ovarian masses

Gordon Sarty, M. Stella Atkins, Femi Olatunbosun, Donna Chizen, John Loewy, Edward Kendall, Roger Pierson

Proceedings Volume 3813, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366816

KEYWORDS: Wavelet transforms, Denoising, Magnetic resonance imaging, Wavelets, Signal to noise ratio, Interference (communication), Magnetism, Fourier transforms, Convolution, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 26 May 1999 Paper

Presentation of MRI on a computer screen

Johanna Van Der Heyden, M. Stella Atkins, Kori Inkpen, M. Sheelagh Carpendale

Proceedings Volume 3658, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349449

KEYWORDS: Magnetic resonance imaging, Visualization, Medical imaging, Image processing, Visibility, Diagnostics, Algorithm development, Image display, Tolerancing, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 1999 Paper

Describing the structural shape of melanocytic lesions

Tim Lee, M. Stella Atkins, Richard Gallagher, Calum MacAulay, Andy Coldman, David McLean

Proceedings Volume 3661, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.348511

KEYWORDS: Skin, Image segmentation, Shape analysis, Fractal analysis, Computing systems, Image processing, Melanoma, Cameras, Image filtering, Photomasks

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Proceedings Article | 24 June 1998 Paper

Segmentation of multiple sclerosis lesions in MRI: an image analysis approach

Kalpagam Krishnan, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 3338, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.310837

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image analysis, Image enhancement, Tissues, Magnetic resonance imaging, Feature extraction, Image processing, Brain, Magnetism, Neuroimaging

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 1997 Paper

Dynamic region-based wavelet compression for telemedicine application

Hui Li, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 3031, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.273971

KEYWORDS: Image compression, Image transmission, Wavelets, Medical imaging, Ultrasonography, Telemedicine, Wavelet transforms, Image enhancement, Computer programming, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 1996 Paper

Task-oriented lossy compression of magnetic resonance images

Mark Anderson, M. Stella Atkins, Jacques Vaisey

Proceedings Volume 2707, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238451

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Image compression, Brain, Image quality, Neuroimaging, Magnetic resonance imaging, Magnetism, Medical imaging, Wavelets, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 1995 Paper

Imaginer: graphical user interface for automated analysis of emission images

Carolyn Wick, Christine Dykstra, Ronald Harrop, M. Stella Atkins

Proceedings Volume 2431, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207651

KEYWORDS: Visualization, Human-machine interfaces, Visual analytics, Analytical research, Image processing, Image analysis, Prototyping, Image registration, Data conversion, 3D image processing

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 1994 Paper

Approaches to registration using 3D surfaces

Torre Zuk, M. Stella Atkins, Kellogg Booth

Proceedings Volume 2167, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.175052

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Image segmentation, Image registration, Single photon emission computed tomography, Positron emission tomography, 3D image processing, Error analysis, Visualization, Head, Brain

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 1994 Paper

Partial volume segmentation in 3D of lesions and tissues in magnetic resonance images

Brian Johnston, M. Stella Atkins, Kellogg Booth

Proceedings Volume 2167, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.175075

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Tissues, Magnetic resonance imaging, 3D image processing, Image processing, Image processing algorithms and systems, 3D modeling, Brain, Volume rendering, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1994 Paper

Three-dimensional partial volume segmentation of multispectral magnetic resonance images using stochastic relaxation

Brian Johnston, M. Stella Atkins, Kellogg Booth

Proceedings Volume 2180, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172564

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Tissues, 3D image processing, Magnetic resonance imaging, Algorithm development, 3D modeling, Image processing algorithms and systems, Nonlinear image processing, Stochastic processes, Image processing

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