 PROSPECTUS
The Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories (RAI Labs) is a coalition of inter-dependent laboratories pursuing research in translational and quantitative imaging and other related advanced imaging applications. The group is characterized by projects having rigorous quantitative components and well-defined clinical ends to ensure scientific rigor and a robust clinical outcome for optimal patient care. The research pursued by the group has a comprehensive scope that encompasses several key aspects of medical imaging from bench to bedside:
(i) imaging physics,
(ii) image formation,
(iii) image display and performance metrology,
(iv) computerized image analysis,
(v) and medical imaging informatics.
The projects include the development of novel imaging modalities, optimization using advanced patient modeling algorithms, clinical trials of new imaging methods, development of innovative image analysis algorithms to quantitatively characterize the structure and function of organs of interest, and development of image based decision support systems for disease detection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and prognosis. One of the unique assets of the group is its integrated identity, which enables the pursuit of independent projects while drawing from a close resource infrastructure of expertise and equipment. Through its efforts, RAI Labs is committed to advancing scientific knowledge in quantitative medical imaging, enabling its clinical translation, and maximizing its clinical impact. |
