George Mason University’s Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system

George Mason University’s Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system

Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers  Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answering with a patented technology that combines artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and clinical data to give clinicians, forensic professionals, and researchers better information about skin injuries. This technology reflects years of collaboration among experts in nursing, health informatics, and engineering, who worked together to transform research into a practical tool for injury assessment. How the technology works Key Takeaways George Mason researchers…
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Presentations at AMIA 2024

Presentations at AMIA 2024

This month, our project had the honor of being represented by four distinct research posters and presentations at the prestigious American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Annual Symposium, held in San Francisco, California. This event serves as a critical forum for healthcare informatics professionals to share innovative research and discuss advancements that impact patient care and health outcomes. From November 9th to 13th, two members of our team attended the conference to introduce the innovative web-based platform we have been developing to advance injury research and improve care for survivors of violence. The platform integrates interdisciplinary approaches with cutting-edge technology. Prof.…
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Attended IAFN 2024

Attended IAFN 2024

We recently had the privilege of attending the International Conference on Forensic Nursing (IAFN) Science and Practice in Denver, Colorado. Being actively involved over three days of the conference, we engaged with nurses by facilitating focus groups and showcasing our offerings at a booth. Professor Katherine Scafide, a primary investigator of this project, presented her work for the audience, ranging from clinicians and academics to industry professionals. She recently is honored by the Association with the Ann Burgess Forensic Nursing Research Award for advancing bruise identification on all skin colors. Katherine Scafide with her International Association of Forensic Nurses Award…
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Outreach, GMU Early Identification Program

Outreach, GMU Early Identification Program

Graduate Research Assistants Emily Swann and Vibhavari Gadhe, under the guidance of Professor Scafide, delivered an enlightening lecture on bruise detection research to high school students in the "Introduction to Health Sciences" class as part of the Early Identification Program (EIP) at George Mason University. During the session, students learned about the definition of a bruise and the critical importance of detecting it. Emily and Vibhavari also introduced the concept of ALS (Alternate Light Source) and explained how it plays a vital role in identifying bruises that might not be visible to the naked eye. To bring the lesson to…
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