Deep Learning for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): Utilizing Neural Networks for Accurate and Early Detection through Gene Expression Analysis

With PKD, an under-researched area in the field of nephrology, potentially leading to fatal complications in patients due to the formation of cysts, early detection of the disease is crucial for effective management. However, the various patient-specific factors that play a role in the diagnosis make it an intricate puzzle for clinicians to solve, leading to possible kidney failure. Therefore, in this study we aim to utilize a deep learning-based approach for early disease detection through gene expression analysis. The devised neural network is able to achieve accurate and robust prediction results for possible PKD in kidneys, thereby improving patient outcomes. Furthermore, by conducting a gene ontology analysis, we were able to predict the top gene processes and functions that PKD may affect.