University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Biomedical EngineeringUltrasound Imaging and Microvascular Analysis Lab
Paul A Dayton · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Research Focus
Dr. Paul Dayton's lab focuses on developing advanced ultrasound imaging technologies that can provide high-resolution images of blood vessels, particularly in relation to cancer detection. The lab has created unique devices that allow for improved visualization of microvascular structures, which are crucial for identifying cancerous tissues. Their innovative approach aims to make these imaging techniques applicable to clinical settings, providing better tools for early cancer diagnosis.
ultrasound imagingmicrovascular imagingcancer detectionangiogenesissuperharmonic imaging
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new ultrasound hardware for better imaging of microvasculature.
AIM 02Optimize imaging techniques to visualize cancer-related angiogenesis.
AIM 03Create dual-frequency arrays for deeper tissue imaging.
AIM 04Improve specificity and sensitivity for detecting breast tumors.
AIM 05Test advanced imaging technologies in clinical populations.
Skills the Lab Values
ultrasound technologymicrobubble contrast agents3D imagingsignal processingtransducer design
Output against the department
Publications638top 10% of dept.59th of 595
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Citations18ktop 21% of dept.123rd of 595
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