Case Western Reserve University is a world leader in developing novel biomedical imaging technologies for translational and basic science applications. Research programs in imaging serve as the cornerstones for numerous interdisciplinary programs, including cancer diagnosis and prognosis, gene therapy, nanotechnology and drug delivery, cardiac physiology and understanding of metabolic diseases.
Our imaging program collaborates extensively with biomedical research programs in the Case School of Medicine, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, resulting in rapid translation of imaging technologies developed here to the patient bedside and scientists’ bench-side. Our major research thrusts include developing and optimizing novel imaging technologies, creating new capabilities for existing imaging systems and applying novel imaging technologies to clinical and preclinical investigations. These areas include:
Imaging Technology – Innovation of image acquisition and reconstruction technologies for faster image acquisition, higher spatial resolution and more comprehensive evaluation of anatomic structure and physiological functions.
Computational Algorithms – New computational imaging analysis tools to identify subtle sub-visual cues that can enable predictions of disease behavior and progression, as well as lead to innovative developments in imaging quality.
Imaging-Guided Interventions – Development of new and integrated devices and imaging technologies to provide real-time, imaging-guided surgery, neuromodulation and other interventions.
Molecular Imaging – Development of new imaging contrast agents that provide imaging biomarkers and molecular details of disease progression, better delineation of tumor margins and more sensitive detection of tumor metastasis.
Affiliated Labs and Centers
Faculty
James P. Basilion, PhD
ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineEmail: james.basilion@case.edu
Phone: 216.983.3264
William Grissom, PhD
ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineEmail: wag57@case.edu
Michael Jenkins, PhD
Associate ProfessorBiomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineEmail: michael.jenkins@case.edu
Efstathios (Stathis) Karathanasis, PhD
Associate ChairDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringSchool of MedicineProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineEmail: efstathios.karathanasis@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.4617
Shuo Li, PhD
Associate ProfessorBiomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineAssociate ProfessorComputer Data ScienceCase School of EngineeringEmail: shuo.li11@case.edu
Zheng-Rong Lu, PhD
ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineM. Frank Rudy and Margaret Domiter Rudy Professor of Biomedical EngineeringEmail: zheng-rong.lu@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.0187
Dan Ma, PhD
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineMemberCancer Imaging ProgramCase Comprehensive Cancer CenterEmail: dan.ma@case.edu
Phone: 216.844.5935
Debra McGivney, PhD
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineEmail: debra.mcgivney@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.6248
Christopher Nguyen
Director, Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center
Andrew Rollins, PhD
ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineMemberCancer Imaging ProgramCase Comprehensive Cancer CenterEmail: andrew.rollins@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.1917
Satish Viswanath, PhD
Associate ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineAssociate ProfessorDepartment of RadiologySchool of MedicineAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Electrical, Computer, and Systems EngineeringCase School of EngineeringMemberCancer Imaging ProgramCase Comprehensive Cancer CenterCo-LeaderCCCC Machine Learning Working GroupEmail: satish.viswanath@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.3888
David L. Wilson, PhD
Robert J. Herbold Professor of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineProfessorDepartment of RadiologySchool of MedicineMemberCancer Imaging ProgramCase Comprehensive Cancer CenterEmail: david.wilson@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.4099
Xin Yu, ScD
F. Alex Nason Professor II of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of Engineering, School of MedicineProfessorDepartment of Physiology and BiophysicsSchool of MedicineProfessorDepartment of RadiologySchool of MedicineEmail: xin.yu@case.edu
Phone: 216.368.3918
Mei Zhang, PhD
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of EngineeringMemberImmune Oncology ProgramCase Comprehensive Cancer CenterEmail: mei.zhang2@case.edu
Phone: 216.844.3098
Research Faculty
Juhwan Lee
Research Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of EngineeringEmail: juhwan.lee@case.edu
Phone: 216.258.3527
Xinning Wang, PhD
Research Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringCase School of EngineeringMemberCancer Imaging ProgramCase Comprehensive Cancer CenterEmail: xinning.wang@case.edu
Phone: 216.844.4848
Associated Faculty
Name | Title | Contact Information |
---|---|---|
Exner, Agata A. |
Associate Professor |
University Hospitals Department of Radiology Phone: 216.844.3544 Fax: 216.844.5922 Email: agata.exner@case.edu |
Flask, Christopher |
Associate Professor |
University Hospitals Dept of Radiology Phone: 216.844.4963 Email: flask@uhrad.com |
Griswold, Mark |
Professor |
University Hospitals Department of Radiology Phone: 216.844.8085 Fax: 216.844.8062 |
Gulani, Vikas |
Associate Professor |
University Hospitals Department of Radiology Phone: 216.844.3112 Fax: 216.844.8062 Email: vikas.gulani@case.edu |
Jenkins, Michael |
Assistant Professor |
University Hospitals Pediatrics Email: michael.jenkins@case.edu |
Lee, Zhenghong |
Professor |
University Hospitals Radiology, Div. Nuclear Medicine Phone: 216.844.7920 Fax: 216.844.3106 Email: zhenghong.lee@case.edu |
Muzic, Raymond F. |
Professor |
University Hospitals Radiology Phone: 216.844.3543 Fax: 216.844.3106 Email: raymond.muzic@case.edu |