Abdominal Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory
The Abdominal Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory is a multi-modality laboratory that is engaged in cutting-edge research involving interventional strategies for the minimally- or non-invasive treatment of a variety of benign and malignant diseases. We also study imaging solutions, particularly those that have high potential to guide, monitor and assess image-guided interventions.
Advanced Mapping and Recovery using Imaging Technology (AMRIT) Research Program
At the AMRIT Research Program, we are dedicated to further our understanding of brain health, injury, and recovery across the entire lifespan. We harness the power of cutting-edge neuroimaging and cognitive science to explore the brain's incredible resilience and the profound impact of various conditions. Our dynamic research spans a broad spectrum of neurological conditions and cognitive processes, allowing us to delve deep into the intricate mechanisms that underpin both vibrant brain function and the challenges posed by disease and injury.
Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Lab
The UW Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Laboratory focuses its research on fluid dynamics analysis of physiological and pathological flows using a combination of medical imaging, additive manufacturing, and computational fluid dynamics. The results of the lab are used to develop improved diagnostic and surgical planning techniques through a collaboration with physicians.
Hormone Receptor Molecular Imaging and Biology Lab
The Hormone Receptor Molecular Imaging and Biology Lab researches advancing the use of molecular imaging to better understand the biology of breast cancer, including its response to targeted drug therapies and early identification of drug resistance. Predictive and pharmacodynamic molecular imaging biomarkers may help physicians choose the best treatment tailored to each patient based on their specific tumor signaling characteristics and ultimately improve survival.
Imaging Disparities Research Program
The Radiology Health Disparities Virtual Research Group is a multi-institutional collaborative dedicated to conducting research focused on bridging gaps in imaging access and outcomes. Projects provide medical students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience developing, conducting, presenting, and publishing health equity research projects. Our group provides opportunities for networking and mentorship in a mutually supportive environment focused on helping medical students navigate their journeys toward becoming radiologists.
Integrated Diagnostics and Analytics (IDiA) Program for Precision Medicine
The IDiA Program develops artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and statistical modeling approaches for translational applications in oncology (with a focus on brain, breast, and pancreatic cancers) and neurological disorders (including Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.) Our primary focus is on advancing tools for disease prediction, prognosis, and treatment assessment. A key approach of research involves identifying radiomic (image-based) phenotypes from medical imaging and exploring their associations with genomics (radiogenomics) and histopathology (radiopathomics) to enhance disease characterization.
Integrated Systems Neuroimaging Laboratory
The Integrated Systems Neuroimaging Laboratory aims to understand and non-invasively image the molecular and cellular drivers of neurocognitive, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric illness across the lifespan. Our methods span the breadth and depth of the modern neuroscience and neuroimaging techniques from molecular neuroscience and animal behavior, advanced quantitative MRI and PET/MR technologies, to state-of-the-art machine and deep learning data science approaches.
Learning Algorithms in Radiology Lab
The Learning Algorithms in Radiology (LAIR) Lab focuses on developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms that improve radiology practices. This includes developing image analysis algorithms, large language models, and multimodal vision-language models.
Liver Imaging Research Program
The Liver Imaging Research Program (LIRP) is a diverse multidisciplinary group of physicists, engineers, radiologists, surgeons, hematologists, endocrinologists, pathologists and pediatricians interested in the advancement of human health through improved abdominal imaging technologies. We focus on development and translation of new imaging methods, particularly MRI, for improved detection and quantification of diseases affecting the abdomen.
Magnetic Resonance Technology and Use Design Program
The Magnetic Resonance Technology and Use Design (MRTUD) group focuses on building technology that is broadly impactful and holistically designed. We develop novel ways to sample data and reconstruct MRI images that are optimized for clinical impact, and combine it with approaches to greatly improve the operation and utilization of MRI in clinical settings.
Molecular Imaging & Image-Guided Therapy (MIIGT) Research Program
The Molecular Imaging & Image-Guided Therapy (MIIGT) research program, led by Mosa Alhamami, PhD focuses on developing advanced image-guided focused ultrasound technologies for interventional applications, advancing cancer imaging through innovative molecular, cellular, and quantitative MRI approaches, and engineering nanomaterials designed to improve the targeted delivery of contrast agents and cancer therapeutics.
Molecular Imaging and Nanotechnology Laboratory
The Molecular Imaging and Nanotechnology Laboratory focuses on the development of multimodality molecular imaging agents, molecular therapy of cancer, and nanotechnology and its biomedical applications.
Molecular Imaging Technology Research Program
The Molecular Imaging Technology Research Program (MITRP) within the Department of Radiology is located in the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) Building at the University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. This group seeks to advance MRI, PET/MR, PET/CT, and other imaging techniques and technology to gain new structural and functional information to better detect and assess human disease.
Neuroimaging Research Program
The Neuroimaging Research Program is a source of comprehensive neuroimaging research and advanced neuroimaging clinical services such as fMRI, DTI, and more, for the entire neuroimaging community at the UW–Madison. This program provides access to a wide variety of current modalities available within the Department of Radiology and at WIMR as well as in-development modalities and resources.
Neuro-Oncological Imaging Program
The Neuro-Oncological Imaging Program is tasked with improving the detection of brain malignancies using advanced multi-modality neuroimaging, including hybrid brain PET/MRI, in the clinical care of patients. Other goals of the program are to facilitate preclinical and clinical research initiatives across various multidisciplinary neurological subspecialties, including quantitative MR imaging, PET radiotracers, targeted therapies, and theranostics agents. This work spans the full spectrum from bench to bedside.
Quantitative Imaging Methods Lab
The Quantitative Imaging Methods Lab focuses on multidimensional signal processing, estimation theory and algorithms, and the development of imaging techniques for rapid and quantitative MRI. We are particularly interested in contributing to transforming MRI into a truly quantitative imaging modality. By measuring physically meaningful properties of tissue, our group aims to develop quantitative imaging biomarkers to improve the detection, staging and treatment monitoring of various diseases.
Sports Imaging and Intervention Research Program
The Sports Imaging and Intervention research program is a multi-disciplinary team striving to find effective quantitative diagnostic and minimally invasive treatments for common musculoskeletal tendon injuries such as tennis elbow, patellar tendinitis, and Achilles tendinitis including hamstring injuries and cartilage aging. Using a Team Science approach, we incorporate tools such as biomechanical sensors, special ultrasound measurements, and state-of-the-art MRI to stratify disease severity and assess healing response.
Theranostic and Contrast Agent Development Lab
The Theranostic and Contrast Agent Development Lab is involved in the design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel targeted molecular imaging agents for computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and nuclear medicine including PET. Our design strategy is based on a biochemical approach, whereby naturally occurring compounds known to be stored and or metabolized in the organ or tissue of interest serve as carriers for the radiologic moiety.