University of California-Irvine · Biomedical EngineeringAdvanced Cardiovascular Imaging Lab
Zhongping Chen · Irvine, California
Research Focus
Dr. Zhongping Chen's lab focuses on creating advanced imaging technologies for better understanding and detecting coronary artery disease (CAD). The research aims to develop a sophisticated imaging system that combines different modalities to assess the vulnerability of atherosclerotic plaques. By using this technology, the lab hopes to enhance clinical management and treatment customization for patients with heart disease.
coronary artery diseaseintravascular imagingphotoacoustic tomographyoptical coherence tomographyatherosclerosismedical devicesmultimodal imagingcardiovascular diseaseplaque vulnerabilityclinical management
Research Aims
3AIM 01Design and construct a multimodal confocal OCT/US/PAT imaging probe.
AIM 02Develop the OCT/US/PAT system with advanced pulsed and swept-source lasers.
AIM 03Demonstrate the efficacy of the imaging system in an in vivo porcine model.
Skills the Lab Values
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)Photoacoustic Tomography (PAT)Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)Catheter design and developmentMechanical evaluation techniquesPorcine modelsSignal processingSystem integrationBiomedical engineering principlesRadiation safety
Output against the department
Publications710top 8% of dept.49th of 595
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Citations17ktop 22% of dept.128th of 595
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