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Research Mission, Scope, & Projects
Simply stated, our research mission is to develop and translate new medical ultrasound technologies to help improve human health. Our lab trains and works in both 'fundamental' and 'applied' ultrasound engineering topics--i.e., (1) we study and develop novel devices and methods to obtain unique signals and produce new imaging information, and (2) we cultivate new approaches to integrate and translate ultrasound into use in challenging healthcare settings to address the most pressing clinical needs.
Current Projects
Intravascular Elasticity Imaging Arrays 
We are creating miniature cylindrical transducer arrays (< 1.5mm diameter), designed to fit within a vascular catheter and acquire images of tissue elasticity (i.e., stiffness, not conventional echo brightness) to characterize vessel plaques and guide clinical treatments. The cylindrical geometry, the need to generate sufficient acoustic radiation force (to 'push' on and displace tissue), and track motion - all at such a small scale - presents a significant challenge. We are overcoming these hurdles and anticipate that the devices and techniques we're developing will enable new diagnostic and therapeutic applications across cardiology, obstetrics, and interventional radiology.
Large-Scale Ultrasound Body Scanner 
We are developing scalable transducer array fabrication and integration methods, as well as novel circuit and system design approaches, to realize a practical ultrasound body scanner capable of imaging complete volumetric cross-sectional regions of the torso. The ultimate aim is to acquire images comparable in quality to CT and MRI (but with superior acquisition speed, comfort, and safety) for immediate clinical application in pediatric imaging and health screenings (e.g., cancer, aortic aneurysm, etc.); this scanner will be broadly deployed as a diagnostic and research tool, as well as a health monitoring platform.
(Coming Soon: Superharmonic & Multi-D Breast Imaging Solutions...)
News
(April '24) MU[I]3 Lab Shows Out At Student Research Forum
Ultrasound lab graduate student Helena Sanders, ABM students Taylor Christian, Vincent Chenier, and Estefania Guerrero, and undergraduate student Farraday Johnson all presented posters on their respective ultrasound research projects at the UofM's 2024 Student Research Forum. Each student was well-prepared and their work was well-received--and Farraday was awarded 1st Place in the undergraduate category! Congrats and great job, everyone!