Imaging

OCT technology in the early detection of breast cancer
Dr. Stephen Boppart and his team are using optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, an emerging light technology similar in concept to ultrasound, to identify image features in surgically-resected tumors that could be used for future diagnostic markers. He is also working on a second project that uses OCT in the operating and procedure rooms for real-time, high-resolution imaging of tumors, as well as surgical guidance.

MRI and high-performance computing in early detection/treatment of breast cancer
Drs. Wen-mei Hwu, Zhi-Pei Liang and Brad Sutton are working to develop a new tool that integrates high-performance computing with magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy and algorithms to produce high-resolution images of human tissue in real-time. The new tool would allow clinical radiologists to detect diseases such as breast cancer, and oncologists to determine and track treatment options.