The session will discuss the importance of quality control and assurance measures in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of prostate MRI within diagnostic centres, including the role of radiologists and frontline staff in ensuring adherence to best practices. It will review the criteria, standards, and procedures required for prostate cancer MRI centre designation in US and outline the framework with key learnings from ACR Prostate MRI Quality Improvement Collaborative. Furthermore, the session aims to discuss radiologists' certification and MR imaging quality control initiatives in Europe. The attendee will learn about developments in artificial intelligence (AI) for prostate cancer imaging and detection, as well as applications of AI methods to increase efficiency and improve accuracy.
Chairpersons' introduction
Katarzyna J. (Kasia) Macura, Baltimore / United States
Ivo Gerardus Schoots, Rotterdam / Netherlands
Mastering excellence: elevating prostate MRI standards in US
Andrei Saraiva Purysko, Cleveland / United States
Certification of radiologists in Europe and quality control in Europe
Tristan Barrett, Cambridge / United Kingdom
AI challenges, opportunities, and barriers
Ivo Gerardus Schoots, Rotterdam / Netherlands