A geometry-informed deep learning framework for ultra-sparse 3D tomographic image reconstruction

Deep learning affords enormous opportunities to augment the armamentarium of biomedical imaging. However, the pure data-driven nature of deep learning models may limit the model generalizability and application scope. Here we establish a geometry-informed deep learning framework for ultra-sparse 3D tomographic image reconstruction. We introduce a novel mechanism for integrating geometric priors of the imaging system. We demonstrate that the seamless inclusion of known priors is essential to enhance the performance of 3D volumetric computed tomography imaging with ultra-sparse sampling. The study opens new avenues for data-driven biomedical imaging and promises to provide substantially improved imaging tools for various clinical imaging and image-guided interventions.