Case Western Reserve University · Biomedical EngineeringThe MRF Insight Lab
Yong Chen · Cleveland, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Yong Chen's lab focuses on improving cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring using advanced MRI techniques, specifically Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF). The lab aims to develop non-invasive methods for predicting treatment responses in breast cancer and characterizing renal cell carcinoma. By utilizing innovative imaging biomarkers, the research seeks to personalize and enhance patient care while reducing unnecessary procedures and associated healthcare costs.
Magnetic Resonance Fingerprintingbreast cancerrenal cell carcinomaneoadjuvant chemotherapyimaging biomarkers
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop novel MRF techniques for accurate assessment of breast cancer treatment response
AIM 02Create efficient imaging methods for kidney cancer characterization
AIM 03Implement deep learning to enhance MRI data acquisition and processing
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imagingbiomarker developmentmachine learningdata acquisitionquantitative imaging analysis
Output against the department
Publications526top 14% of dept.82nd of 595
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Citations19ktop 18% of dept.109th of 595
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