A Virtual Reality Educational Tool for Complex Brain Anatomy

Brain anatomy presents a unique pedagogical challenge in medical education due to its complex structures and the detailed intricacies inherent to various brain regions. Advanced imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT), T1/T2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and diffusion imaging provide 3D representations of these anatomical details, which require suitable tools and visualization setups to be taught efficiently to medical students. Machine learning and virtual reality have emerged as promising avenues for refining the visualization and reconstruction processes of these details. This paper delves into the integration of cutting-edge deep learning (DL) algorithms designed for the reconstruction of brain vascular trees and neural fiber tracts within an immersive virtual reality (VR) framework. Our proposed solution has the potential to improve brain anatomy education by serving as tool for illustrating subject-specific complex structures. The ensuing results underscore the viability and efficacy of our solution.