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  • Overview

Slicer is a freely available, open-source software application for visualization, registration, segmentation, and quantification of medical image data.

This FAQ is designed for neuroscience investigators who are considering adopting Slicer and want more information on its stengths and benefits.


  • What is Slicer?

Slicer is freely available, open-source software for visualization, registration, segmentation, and quantification of medical image data.


  • What are the stengths of Slicer relative to other neuroimaging visualization platforms?
  • Specifc strengths of Slicer relative to other platforms include:
    • ROI drawing and rendering
    • 3D interactive visualization
    • Making movies
    • State-of-the art software engineering practices


  • Does Slicer have a presence in the brain mapping community?

Slicer was originally developed for neurosurgery applications and its current user population reflects that, but brain mapping investigators are beginning to incorporate Slicer into their analysis stream for the reasons cited above.


  • Where can I get more information on Slicer?

www.slicer.org

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