Our Translational & Interventional Imaging Implementation Team is committed to developing innovations in image guidance that will afford clinical operators the opportunity to improve patient care through early diagnosis, interventional – pathological correlation, and novel image-guided treatment options.
Researchers on this team are focused on (1) the translation of basic science to clinical trials involving stem cell biology, drug-delivery, ablative therapies, and medical device development; (2) the development of novel guidance modalities and procedure-related imaging systems; and (3) the validation of novel applications for advanced imaging guidance techniques discovered through multidisciplinary collaborative teams comprising basic scientists and clinical investigators from a variety of backgrounds, training experiences, and expertise.
Researchers also are improving and understanding the image interpretation process using advanced eye-tracking and related technologies; assessing the impact of the increased amount and diverse nature of information accompanying images on the diagnostic process; understanding and improving the methods used to train future radiologists; and utilizing human factors methods to optimize the reading environment. Our faculty are internationally recognized as leaders in medical image perception research and human factors assessment.
Team members additionally are recognized nationally as leaders in policy-focused imaging health services research and have published extensively on topics related to imaging utilization, payment systems, disparities, and, increasingly, outcomes.
