Vanderbilt University · EngineeringSurgical Insight Lab
Jie Ying Wu · Nashville, Tennessee
Research Focus
Dr. Jie Ying Wu's lab at Vanderbilt University focuses on using advanced technology to improve surgical outcomes for patients with head and neck cancers. They are developing an augmented reality guidance system that helps surgeons accurately locate and resect cancerous tissues while ensuring clear margins to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. The lab combines engineering principles with clinical insights to create innovative tools that enhance surgical precision in cancer treatment.
augmented realitydeformation modelinghead and neck cancersurgical guidancemargin relocation
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop an augmented reality system to aid in surgical resection of head and neck tumors.
AIM 02Enhance the accuracy of margin relocation during surgeries using deformation models.
AIM 03Conduct co-design studies with surgeons to refine the AR system's interface.
AIM 04Evaluate the effectiveness of the AR guidance through phantom and cadaveric studies.
AIM 05Generate data to support future clinical trials for the AR system.
Skills the Lab Values
3D scanningaugmented reality interface developmentmesh modelingsurgical simulationdata visualization
Output against the department
Publications433top 15% of dept.42nd of 278
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Citations7.2ktop 49% of dept.136th of 278
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