Dr. Steven Conolly's lab at UC Berkeley is focused on advancing a new imaging technology called Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI). This technology aims to provide rapid, non-invasive imaging without radiation, crucial for monitoring treatments like CAR-T immunotherapy and diagnosing conditions like strokes and pulmonary embolisms. By improving the spatial resolution of MPI, the lab seeks to enhance medical imaging capabilities significantly, making diagnoses faster and safer.

Professor Ian H. Holmes leads a research lab at UC Berkeley focusing on developing user-friendly bioinformatics tools for genomic analysis. The lab works on enhancing the GMOD suite, specifically JBrowse, to make genome annotations and analysis more accessible to biologists. Their innovative approaches include machine learning features to assist users in navigating complex genomic datasets and user-friendly design improvements.