Faculty Laboratories

Computational Abdominal Radiology [CAR] Lab

CAR lab consists of radiology attendings, fellows, residents and medical students who are interested in Radiology. We collaborate across many sub-specialties within the UC Irvine Douglas Hospital including Urology, Interventional Radiology, Hematology, and others. We are specifically interested in the use of computational methods to improve diagnostic image interpretation and reporting.

Mukherjee Labs Preclinical Imaging

The mission of preclinical imaging is to promote the development and use of non-invasive molecular imaging technology by supporting service, research and teaching.  These imaging modalities include positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), computer assisted tomography (CT), optical imaging methods and other emerging technologies.  Radiopharmaceuticals for PET and SPECT play a key role in the advancement of this technology. Using state of the art methods and appropriate quality control procedures, preclinical imaging designs and produces novel radiopharmaceuticals, which are suitable for preclinical research.  Advancements in imaging are carried out at preclinical imaging with an emphasis in five areas of research: 1. Biomarker Research and Development; 2. Radiopharmaceutical Design and Production; 3. In Vitro Testing and Pharmacology; 4. In Vivo Imaging in normal and disease animal models; and 5. Image Analysis and Quantitation 

Translational Imaging Lab (Zhang Lab)

Translational Imaging Lab (Zhang Lab) aims to develop novel treatment approaches which will further advance the fight to cure cancer. As have all the state-of-the-art equipment for cancer research, our research group has focused on novel image-guided cancer immunotherapy including natural killer and dendritic cell-based immunotherapy, image-guided small molecular inhibitor and antibody immunotherapy, image-guided combination therapies of local ablation and targeted immunotherapy, image-guided drug delivery for cancer. Our research team investigates rabbit, mouse, and rat tumor models to optimize and develop MRI sequences for the assessment of therapeutic response.

TrueLab

TRUE lab focuses on biomedical imaging. In particular, TRUE lab explores new ways to generate ultrasound for imaging. TRUE lab has invented or discovered X-ray-induced acoustic computed tomography (XACT), fast proton-induced acoustic imaging (PAI), and electroacoustic tomography (EAT). Broad applications include image-guided cancer treatment, bone density measurement, and brain imaging and modulation.