University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Biomedical EngineeringUltrasound Therapeutics Research Lab
Jonathan Robert Sukovich · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Jonathan Robert Sukovich's lab focuses on non-invasive ultrasound therapies, particularly a method called histotripsy that uses sound waves to break down and remove tissue without surgery. By studying the sounds produced during this process, the lab aims to develop reliable ways to measure tissue damage during treatment to improve the safety and effectiveness of this technology. Their work is crucial for getting histotripsy approved for clinical use, which could greatly benefit patients needing tissue removal.
histotripsyultrasound therapyacoustic cavitationtissue ablationbiomedical engineering
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop metrics for monitoring tissue fractionation during histotripsy treatment.
AIM 02Analyze acoustic cavitation emission signals to predict tissue damage.
AIM 03Validate monitoring methods in vivo using animal models.
AIM 04Correlate features of ACE signals with induced damage in various tissues.
AIM 05Enable real-time monitoring of treatment to improve efficacy and safety.
Skills the Lab Values
ultrasound imaginggel phantom preparationanimal models (swine)signal analysis softwarereal-time data processinghistological assessmentoptical imaging techniquesdata correlation methodsexperimental design
Output against the department
Publications75bottom 10% of dept.531st of 595
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Citations767bottom 4% of dept.570th of 595
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