title: Shape-Based Classification of 3D Head Data.
abstract: Craniofacial disorders are one of the most common category of birth defects worldwide, and are an important topic of biomedical research. In order to better understand these disorders and correlate them with genetic patterns and life outcomes, researchers need to quantify the craniofacial anatomy. In this paper we introduce several different craniofacial descriptors that are being used in research studies for two craniofacial disorders: the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (a genetic disorder) and plagiocephaly/brachycephaly, disorders caused by pressure on the head. Experimental results show that our descriptors show promise for quantifying craniofacial shape.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shapiro
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wilamowska
authors.forename: Indriyati
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Atmosukarto
authors.forename: Jia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: Carrie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Heike
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Speltz
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cunningham
keywords: 3D shape; craniofacial data; shape-based classification