Identify the anatomical characteristics of the eye artery...Lee So-hyun, a student at Yonsei University's Wonju Medical University, publishes a paper in the SCIE journal
Mar 04, 2025
The results of a study examining the spatial relationship between ophthalmic arteries, cranial nerves, and adjacent anatomical features have been published.
It is expected to be used as medical image reading and anatomy education materials in the future.
In particular, it is attracting attention because it is a study published by an undergraduate student at a domestic medical school as the first author.
Lee So-hyun, a third-year major at Yonsei University's Wonju College of Medicine, published the paper as the sole first author in the SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded) international journal 'Anatomic Science International'.
Among the anatomical structures, this study identified the anatomical characteristics of the phthalmic artery, which requires particular precise analysis, using ultra-high-resolution body cross-section images, and is expected to provide useful basic data for future clinical and surgical approaches.
In the study, student Lee So-hyun analyzed more than 800 ultra-high-resolution body section images measuring 0.04mm in pixel size to accurately confirm the positional relationship between various branches of the eye artery and the cranial nerves passing through it.
The eye artery is an important blood vessel that supplies blood to several facial structures, including the eyeball, but the branches are thin and intricately intertwined, making accurate anatomical analysis difficult with general imaging techniques such as MRI. However, in this study, it was possible to accurately grasp even fine blood vessel structures that are difficult to identify with existing imaging technology by using ultra-high-resolution body cross-section images.
The results of this study are expected to contribute to a clearer understanding of the vascular structure during neurosurgery and plastic surgery, and are expected to be used as medical image reading and anatomy education materials in the future.
Lee So-hyun started analyzing the body section and the 3D image under the guidance of Professor Jeong Beom-sun of the anatomy class at Yonsei University's Wonju Medical University from the second year of the preparatory department. Since then, he has continued his research in the main course and built up academic competencies by writing papers and directly performing schematic work.
As a result of these efforts, as an undergraduate student, he published a thesis as the first author in an SCIE-level international academic journal.
In addition, Lee So-hyun had the opportunity to present the research results at the IT'IS Foundation, a renowned research institute in Zurich, Switzerland, with the support of the Biomedical Global Talent Development Project of the Korea Health Industry Promotion Agency in his freshman year. This presentation covered how 3D images of corpses can be used in clinical practice, and it served as an opportunity to explore the possibility of expansion of research through exchanges with overseas researchers.
Student Lee So-hyun "This study once again confirmed the importance of anatomical imaging analysis"I want to challenge research using new imaging technologies in various medical fields in the future." he said. In particular, he said that he wants to contribute to the development of more efficient diagnosis and treatment by incorporating 3D image analysis technology into various medical fields that require precise anatomical information.
Beyond simple anatomical analysis, this study is evaluated as an example that shows that high-resolution body section images can play an important role in increasing the possibility of clinical use. While research using next-generation medical imaging technology is becoming increasingly important in anatomical research, it is expected that Lee So-hyun's research results will serve as the foundation for various academic and clinical studies in the future.
It is expected to be used as medical image reading and anatomy education materials in the future.
In particular, it is attracting attention because it is a study published by an undergraduate student at a domestic medical school as the first author.
Lee So-hyun, a third-year major at Yonsei University's Wonju College of Medicine, published the paper as the sole first author in the SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded) international journal 'Anatomic Science International'.
Among the anatomical structures, this study identified the anatomical characteristics of the phthalmic artery, which requires particular precise analysis, using ultra-high-resolution body cross-section images, and is expected to provide useful basic data for future clinical and surgical approaches.
In the study, student Lee So-hyun analyzed more than 800 ultra-high-resolution body section images measuring 0.04mm in pixel size to accurately confirm the positional relationship between various branches of the eye artery and the cranial nerves passing through it.
The eye artery is an important blood vessel that supplies blood to several facial structures, including the eyeball, but the branches are thin and intricately intertwined, making accurate anatomical analysis difficult with general imaging techniques such as MRI. However, in this study, it was possible to accurately grasp even fine blood vessel structures that are difficult to identify with existing imaging technology by using ultra-high-resolution body cross-section images.
The results of this study are expected to contribute to a clearer understanding of the vascular structure during neurosurgery and plastic surgery, and are expected to be used as medical image reading and anatomy education materials in the future.
Lee So-hyun started analyzing the body section and the 3D image under the guidance of Professor Jeong Beom-sun of the anatomy class at Yonsei University's Wonju Medical University from the second year of the preparatory department. Since then, he has continued his research in the main course and built up academic competencies by writing papers and directly performing schematic work.
As a result of these efforts, as an undergraduate student, he published a thesis as the first author in an SCIE-level international academic journal.
In addition, Lee So-hyun had the opportunity to present the research results at the IT'IS Foundation, a renowned research institute in Zurich, Switzerland, with the support of the Biomedical Global Talent Development Project of the Korea Health Industry Promotion Agency in his freshman year. This presentation covered how 3D images of corpses can be used in clinical practice, and it served as an opportunity to explore the possibility of expansion of research through exchanges with overseas researchers.
Student Lee So-hyun "This study once again confirmed the importance of anatomical imaging analysis"I want to challenge research using new imaging technologies in various medical fields in the future." he said. In particular, he said that he wants to contribute to the development of more efficient diagnosis and treatment by incorporating 3D image analysis technology into various medical fields that require precise anatomical information.
Beyond simple anatomical analysis, this study is evaluated as an example that shows that high-resolution body section images can play an important role in increasing the possibility of clinical use. While research using next-generation medical imaging technology is becoming increasingly important in anatomical research, it is expected that Lee So-hyun's research results will serve as the foundation for various academic and clinical studies in the future.
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