Kaitlyn Kim was featured in an interview by AuntMinnie.com at RSNA 23. Kaitlyn is a current PhD student in TRUE lab. In the interview, Kaitlyn spoke on behalf of her research work on remote ultrasound detection. Watch the interview here: https://www.auntminnie.com/print/content/15659202
In the midst of our intensive research, it’s crucial to acknowledge the brilliant minds contributing to our breakthroughs. One such notable contributor is our visiting student, Rick van Bergen from the Netherlands.
Rick’s stint in our lab was brief – a mere 12 weeks – but his impact was anything but minimal. In this short span, he showcased exemplary skills and dedication, leading him to publish a paper as the 1st author, a remarkable achievement for any visiting student.
Rick’s drive for academic and research excellence didn’t stop within our lab walls. Building on the foundation of his accomplishments with us, Rick has embarked on a PhD study. We are confident that he will continue to make waves in the scientific community, and we are proud to have been a part of his journey.
It’s the dedication and brilliance of young minds like Rick that fuel innovation and inspire us to push boundaries further. We wish him all the best in his PhD studies and future endeavors!
Dr. Siqi Wang began his academic journey at The University of Oklahoma, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. During his undergraduate years, he undertook research in our lab, developing a keen interest in our work. This passion led him to pursue a Master’s degree with us, and he later decided to extend his academic pursuit, embarking on a PhD journey in the same lab. Siqi has always shown a profound passion for hardware development. He has published and in the processing of publishing more than 6 of 1st author journal papers and much more conference presentations. Reflecting on his remarkable contributions over the years fills us with immense pride! As he transitions to Stanford for his postdoctoral research, we eagerly anticipate hearing of his continued achievements and wish him unparalleled success!
TRUE Lab PhD student Kristina Bjegovic receives the prestigious ARCS Foundation Scholar Award, recognizing her exceptional achievements in STEM education. The award includes $5,000 per year for two years, totaling $10,000, subject to her academic progress. With a commitment to advancing science and technology in the US, the ARCS Foundation selected Kristina for her outstanding academic record and research contributions.
Dr. Prabodh Pandey’s paper on the IEEE journal demonstrates the efficacy of model-based (MB) algorithms for X-ray-induced acoustic (XA) computerized tomography (XACT), an evolving imaging technique with poor signal-to-noise ratio and limited field-of-view. The MB algorithms overcome these challenges and compare well with traditional algorithms. The matrix-free-LSQR (MF-LSQR) algorithm is particularly effective in reducing noisy artifacts, and the MB algorithms are vital for the clinical translation of XACT. These findings could have a significant impact on patient care and medical imaging.
Link to the publication: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10021972/
Port wine stains are a type of skin discoloration that is caused by abnormal blood vessels in the skin. They are typically treated using lasers, but the laser treatment can often leave behind residual capillaries deep in the tissue, leading to a resurgence of the port wine stain. Ultrasound has also been proposed as a treatment, but it is nonselective and can cause damage to surrounding tissue.
In the study, the researchers proposed a new treatment that combines the advantages of both laser and ultrasound treatment. The new method, which uses a photoacoustic-guided ultrasound focusing methodology, combines the optical contrast-based selectivity of lasers with the deeper penetration of ultrasound.
The researchers performed two- and three-dimensional simulations to test the feasibility of the proposed methodology. The results demonstrated that the ultrasound energy could be focused onto the vasculature of the port wine stain while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
While the ultrasound focus was affected by experimental factors, the researchers demonstrated that the proposed methodology has the potential to destroy deeper capillaries while minimizing the resurgence of the port wine stain and cosmetic scarring.
The new treatment method is a promising development in the field of port wine stain treatment, and the researchers hope to continue to explore the potential of this hybrid treatment modality. Congratulations to Chloe J Chua on her groundbreaking research! And thank Dr. Prabodh Pandey for his wonderful mentoring to our undergraduate students!
Link of the publication: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/lsm.23609
Dr. Prabodh Pandey, TRUE lab postdoc fellow, will be presenting his work on “Three-dimensional Proton-induced Acoustic Radiography” on RSNA 2022 at Chicago.
We will host a Scientific Symposium on “Radiation plus Ultrasound: from Imaging to Therapy” at AAPM 2022 in Washington DC on 7/12/2022. Please join us for the discussion!
Big congratulations to Siqi and Gerald for the UROP Fellows award! Siqi and Gerald are making a great research team on XACT imaging.
For the graduate student-mentored undergraduate research award, graduate students will receive $5,000 and each undergraduate on the team will receive $1,500 for their summer research.
We are pleased to know that UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Faculty Advisory Board has selected our own Chloe Chua as a UROP Fellow for the 2021-2022 academic year. Congrats Chloe!