Dr. Kevin Michael Johnson's lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focuses on developing advanced MRI techniques to better understand complex health issues in pediatric patients and Alzheimer's disease. The lab's innovative approaches aim to combine multiple imaging techniques into a single, efficient MRI scan, improving the diagnosis and treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases in children and helping to explore the connections between cardiovascular health and Alzheimer's disease progression. Through their work, they seek to revolutionize clinical practice with state-of-the-art imaging methods that capture vital physiological functions.

Dr. Guang-Hong Chen's research lab focuses on advancing imaging technologies for medical applications, particularly in computed tomography (CT). The lab aims to create new imaging systems that improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing patient exposure to radiation. Key projects include developing a next-generation cone beam CT system that incorporates photon counting technology and introducing a one-stop-shop CT imaging method for abdominal examinations, which enhances the diagnostic process by simplifying image acquisition and analysis.

Dr. Marina Emborg's lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studies neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on how specific genetic mutations in primates lead to conditions like frontotemporal dementia and anxiety-related disorders. Using rhesus macaques that carry genetic mutations similar to those found in humans, the lab aims to identify early biomarkers of disease and understand the neural mechanisms behind anxiety and depression. This research could help in developing preventive treatments for these devastating conditions.

Dr. Andrew L. Alexander's lab focuses on developing advanced MRI techniques to study brain development in infants and toddlers. The research addresses challenges in imaging young children, such as movement during scans and the duration and noise of traditional MRI methods. By optimizing imaging technologies for use during natural sleep, the lab aims to provide reliable tools for both clinical and research settings to assess brain health, particularly in infants at risk for conditions like cerebral palsy.