University of Massachusetts-Amherst · BiologyZhang Imaging Lab
Xiaohui Frank Zhang · Amherst, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Xiaohui Frank Zhang's lab focuses on improving kidney transplantation outcomes through innovative imaging technology. The lab is developing a novel device using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to non-invasively assess kidney viability before transplantation. This research aims to provide real-time, accurate evaluations of donor kidneys, helping minimize complications and improve survival rates for transplant patients.
Optical Coherence Tomographykidney transplantationdonor kidney viabilitydeep learningrobot-assisted imaging
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop an automated 3D scanning OCT device for imaging donor kidneys.
AIM 02Create deep learning algorithms to evaluate OCT images for kidney function.
AIM 03Establish diagnostic criteria for assessing kidney viability before transplant.
Skills the Lab Values
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)robot-assisted imaging techniquesimage analysis using deep learningclinical trial designbiopsy methods
Output against the department
Publications385top 12% of dept.128th of 1,033
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Citations8.5ktop 45% of dept.466th of 1,033
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