Transforming Craniosynostosis Care Through AI-Driven Insights

CranioRate is a novel, machine-learning-powered platform that brings objectivity and precision to craniosynostosis assessment.

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An Objective, Data-Driven Approach to a Complex Condition

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of cranial sutures, affects approximately 1 in 2,500 infants. Clinical decisions about its severity and treatment have historically been based on subjective judgment, posing challenges for surgical planning and family counseling.

CranioRateTM was developed to meet this challenge head-on. As a novel, machine-learning-powered platform, our tools generate reproducible severity scores from imaging data (CT and 3D photography). This enables researchers and clinicians to better understand morphology, support surgical planning, counsel families, and evaluate outcomes over time with objective, precision data.

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Why Choose CranioRate?

Our platform is built on four core principles:

Objective

Based on large datasets and machine learning.

Holistic

Incorporating multiple cranial types and severity indicators.

Easy to Use

Streamlined upload and scoring process.

Clinically Relevant

Built with input from practicing craniofacial teams.

Turning Insight Into Impact

CranioRate is built to serve the needs of a diverse set of users:

For Researchers

Access structured phenotype data for multicenter studies, registries, and advanced analytics.

For Surgeons

Use reproducible severity metrics to guide preoperative planning, intraoperative choices, and postoperative evaluation.

For Patients & Families

Empower informed decision-making through visualizations and understandable, data-driven communication.

For Outcomes Analysts

Track surgical and non-surgical treatment effectiveness over time with quantifiable metrics.

Example Applications

Real-world use cases for the CranioRate platform include:

Comparing preoperative and postoperative cranial morphology

Benchmarking surgical outcomes across centers

Supporting shared decision-making during patient consults

Publishing high-impact research using standardized, objective shape data

With each use, CranioRate helps transform individual care while building a collective understanding of craniosynostosis.

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Join the Consortium

Help Shape the Future of Craniosynostosis Care

We invite you to become a part of the CranioRate Consortium, a growing network of craniofacial teams and researchers contributing data to expand our understanding of cranial morphology and treatment outcomes.

Why join?

Gain access to state-of-the-art severity metrics

Collaborate on multi-site research and publications

Use automated tools to analyze your patients

Advance standardization in craniosynostosis care

Contribute to NIH supported data sharing

What’s involved?

Sign on to our IRB

Submit anonymized imaging data via our secure upload platform

Participate in collaborative working groups

Offer feedback to help refine the tools

Over 20 national and international institutions have joined us. Will you?

Contact Us to Get Started

Our Global Team & Consortium

CranioRate is a collaborative effort supported by over 20 national and international institutions and guided by a passionate, multidisciplinary team.

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Our Leadership

Our work is led by a dedicated team of experts.

Principal Investigators

Craniofacial surgeons and radiologists guiding clinical relevance.

Technical Experts

Machine learning researchers and software engineers developing scalable, secure tools.

Consortium Leaders

Coordinators managing partnerships, data flow, and communication.

Stay Informed. Stay Connected.

Explore the latest achievements and milestones from the CranioRate project:

Conference Presentations

Over a dozen national podiums and posters in 2024.

Peer-Reviewed Research

Emerging publications on severity scoring, AI in craniofacial care, and outcomes data.

Grants and Funding

Supported by the NIH/NIDCR (R01 DE032366).

Consortium Newsletters

Read the latest updates from participating institutions.

Contact Us

We’d Love to Hear From You

Have a question, an idea, or an interest in joining the CranioRate Consortium? Reach out to us via:

Consortium Coordination

craniorate@gmail.com

Institutional Leads

Direct contact information for institutional leads is available upon request for collaborating partners.

You can also follow our work through conference updates, consortium emails, and partner publications.