University of California-San Francisco · Biomedical EngineeringDuan Imaging Lab
Duan Xu · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Duan Xu's lab focuses on improving MRI techniques to evaluate glioma patients, who have the most common type of brain tumor. The lab aims to develop new tools and software that make it easier to interpret MR images and track the progression of tumors over time. By integrating metabolic imaging and enhancing the imaging workflow, the lab works to provide clearer insights into tumor behavior and treatment response, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes.
MRIgliomametabolic imagingbiomarkerstumor analysis
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new MRI imaging sequences for glioma evaluation.
AIM 02Create software tools for improved imaging analysis.
AIM 03Integrate metabolic imaging into standard protocols.
AIM 04Simplify data interpretation for clinicians.
AIM 05Enhance the workflow of tissue acquisition and analysis.
Skills the Lab Values
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Image ProcessingSoftware Development (DICOM)Data InterpretationClinical Trial Design
Output against the department
Publications235top 44% of dept.261st of 595
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Citations8.6ktop 39% of dept.233rd of 595
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