Computer-assisted interventions, image-guided surgery, surgical robotics, medical image computing.
Our research interest is computer-assisted surgery and interventions. This is a fascinating and complex field that covers medical imaging, image computing, scientific visualization, surgical planning and navigation, robotics, biosensors and, perhaps most importantly, integration of all these into workable clinical systems and translating them to clinical use. We further specialize in minimally invasive percutaneous (through the skin) interventions performed under image guidance, with primary application in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Image-guided surgery software, computer-assisted surgery application prototyping, open source software platforms
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| OEC 9880 C-arm fluoroscope | X-ray imaging |
| Sonix ouch ultrasound system with GPS extension | Ultrasound imaging |
| SonixTablet ultrasound with GPS extension | Ultrasound imaging |
| Ultrasound-guided prostate brachytherapy experimental setup | Transperineal needle guide |
| Ascension trakSTAR electromagnetic tracker system | Position tracking |
| NDI Polaris Spectra optical tracker | Position tracking |
| NDI Aurora electromagnetic tracker system with tabletop field generator | Position tracking |
| Robotic needle guide (B-Rob I) | 4-DOF needle guidance |
| Commercial and in-house made anatomical phantoms | Phantom experiments |
| MicronTracker Hx40 optical tracker | Position tracking |
| Image overlay augmented reality needle guidance system – experimental setup (Perk Station) |
Private and public sector research partners
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Johns Hopkins University
- Robarts Research Institute – Western University
- Burdette Medical Systems Inc.