Duke University · Biomedical EngineeringDriehuys Imaging Lab
Bastiaan Driehuys · Durham, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Bastiaan Driehuys' lab focuses on developing advanced MRI technologies to improve the early detection and diagnosis of lung function issues, particularly related to dyspnea (shortness of breath). Their innovative approach uses hyperpolarized xenon MRI to visualize how well lungs exchange gases, providing detailed insights for better clinical decision-making. The lab aims to create a quick and comprehensive MRI exam that assesses multiple causes of breathlessness, particularly in patients affected by conditions like long COVID.
hyperpolarized xenon MRIpulmonary gas exchangedyspneapulmonary hypertensionlung function imagingnon-invasive diagnostics
Research Aims
3AIM 01Establish and validate hemoglobin correction for 129Xe MRI.
AIM 02Determine the effect of oxygen administration on 129Xe MRI metrics.
AIM 03Measure therapeutic changes in pulmonary embolism over time.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI techniquesmagnetic resonance spectroscopydata acquisition and analysisbiomarker assessmentclinical trial designpatient population studiesoxygen level measurementmedical imaging reconstructionstatistical software for data analysis
Output against the department
Publications240top 42% of dept.252nd of 595
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Citations7.3ktop 46% of dept.276th of 595
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