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ArticlePhotoacoustics2026

Real-time quality control in optoacoustic mesoscopy for enhancing data quality and standardization in clinical studies.

María Begoña Rojas López, Manuel Gehmeyr, Suhanyaa Nitkunanantharajah, Hubert Preißl, Andreas Vosseler, Reiner Jumpertz von Schwartzenberg, Andreas L Birkenfeld, Nikoletta Katsouli, Nikolina-Alexia Fasoula, Angelos Karlas and 5 more

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María Begoña Rojas LópezChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Manuel GehmeyrChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Suhanyaa NitkunanantharajahChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Hubert PreißlGerman Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Otfried-Müller-Str. 10, Tübingen 72076, Germany.
Andreas VosselerGerman Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Otfried-Müller-Str. 10, Tübingen 72076, Germany.
Reiner Jumpertz von SchwartzenbergGerman Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Otfried-Müller-Str. 10, Tübingen 72076, Germany.
Andreas L BirkenfeldGerman Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Otfried-Müller-Str. 10, Tübingen 72076, Germany.
Nikoletta KatsouliChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Nikolina-Alexia FasoulaChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Angelos KarlasChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Michael KallmayerClinic for Vascular Surgery, Helios Klinikum München West, Munich, Germany.
Daniela BranzanClinic and Polyclinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, TUM University Hospital, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Anette-Gabriele ZieglerInstitute of Diabetes Research, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Munich-Neuherberg, Germany.
Dominik JüstelChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Vasilis NtziachristosChair of Biological Imaging, Central Institute for Translational Cancer Research (TranslaTUM), School of Medicine and Health & School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.

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Abstract

Raster scan optoacoustic mesoscopy (RSOM) has matured as a medical imaging modality that enables unique high-resolution visualization of optical contrast at depths of several millimeters. Compared with other optical methods, optoacoustics is less affected by photon scattering, enabling superior imaging of dermatological, cardiometabolic, and other conditions. A critical requirement for clinical adoption is the development of methodology that ensures quality control and standardization across subjects, time points, and acquisition environments. We present a machine-learning-based automated real-time quality control method for RSOM using signal-derived metrics for noise and motion. The model was trained and evaluated on 1725 clinical RSOM scans benchmarked against visually perceived image quality ratings from eight experts. The method enables real-time feedback during acquisition to identify suboptimal scans and support standardized high-quality data acquisition. We discuss the impact of the method on clinical RSOM deployment, and the cost benefits achieved through data standardization.

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PMID42729748
PMCPMC13563549

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