University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Biomedical EngineeringProstate Cancer Imaging Lab
Yun Jiang · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Yun Jiang's lab focuses on improving how we detect and characterize prostate cancer using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. The lab is developing a rapid and objective method that allows doctors to easily differentiate between clinically significant and less severe forms of prostate cancer. By innovating MRI protocols, this research aims to reduce unnecessary biopsies and improve treatment decisions for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Prostate CancerMagnetic Resonance ImagingMRICancer DetectionQuantitative ImagingBiopsy ReductionAdvanced Imaging TechniquesTumor CharacterizationClinical Diagnostics
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a rapid high-resolution 3D MRF acquisition for prostate cancer assessment.
AIM 02Replace conventional qualitative images with contrast-weighted images synthesized from MRF-derived T1 and T2 maps.
AIM 03Validate MRF-based T1 and T2 maps to differentiate cancer from non-cancer and assess cancer grades.
AIM 04Identify microstructural signatures of prostate cancer using MRF to improve detection and classification of tumors.
Skills the Lab Values
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)3D Imaging TechniquesImage ReconstructionData Analysis in MRIQuantitative Imaging MethodsTumor ClassificationProstate Cancer DiagnosisMicrostructural ImagingMedical Imaging Protocol Development
Output against the department
Publications131bottom 27% of dept.435th of 595
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Citations2.0kbottom 14% of dept.514th of 595
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