Direction of Research
The direction of research at the Northwestern Cardiovascular Imaging Program is driven by the aim to provide new insights into structure and function of neurovascular and cardiovascular diseases. The goal is to improve diagnosis and therapy planning by developing novel and innovative imaging techniques for the evaluation of morphology, blood flow, perfusion, function, and tissue mechanics. The purpose of this multi-modular approach is to merge different functional aspects of each anatomical region into a more complete picture of local and global anatomy and function of the heart muscle, valve systems, ventricular chambers, and vessels throughout the human body.
Research interests are centered within the field of cardio- and neurovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with a focus on the development of new MRI techniques, advanced data analysis tools, and biophysical modeling. Clinical applications are expected to provide new insights into the specific links between pathology, therapy, intervention and functional changes within the entire cardiovascular system.
Northwestern Cardiovascular Imaging looks back on 14 years of experience in cardio- and neuro-vascular MRI. We have been instrumental in establishing novel diagnostic imaging techniques. Collaborations between Radiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Neurology, Vascular Surgery, and Preventive Medicine continue to be at the center of research activities.
Numerous methods developed in the framework of the program have successfully been integrated into the clinical workflow and are today considered state-of-the art and part of routine neuro- and cardiovascular MRI. The evaluation of new technical methods, translation into novel clinical applications, and the eventual integration into clinical workflow within Northwestern Medicine are at the core of past and ongoing scientific activities.
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