Slicer
Slicer, also known as 3D Slicer, is a free and open-source software package for image analysis and scientific visualization. Slicer is used in a variety of medical applications, including autism, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, schizophrenia, orthopedic biomechanics, COPD, cardiovascular disease and neurosurgery.
History[edit | edit source]
Slicer's history dates back to 1998, when it was an internal project at the Surgical Planning Laboratory (SPL) at the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. In 2005, the software was released as a free, open-source package.
Features[edit | edit source]
Slicer provides a wide range of features, including:
- Multi-modal imaging including, MRI, CT, US, nuclear medicine, and microscopy
- Multi organ: from head to toe
- Bidirectional interface for devices
- There is no restriction on use, but Slicer is not approved for clinical use and intended for research. Permissions and compliance with applicable rules are the responsibility of the user.
Extensions[edit | edit source]
Slicer's functionality can be extended through the use of extensions, which can be modules, scripts or other software. Extensions can be downloaded and installed from within the application itself.
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