Stony Brook University · Biomedical EngineeringBreast Cancer Imaging Innovation Lab
Wei Zhao · Stony Brook, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Wei Zhao's lab focuses on enhancing breast cancer detection through the development of a new imaging technology called the dual-layer flat-panel detector. By creating a system that captures two x-ray images at different energy levels, they aim to improve the accuracy of breast cancer screenings while reducing patient motion artifacts. The lab is dedicated to moving these innovations from the research phase into clinical settings to benefit patients directly.
breast cancer detectiondual-layer flat-panel detectordigital mammographyspectral imagingclinical translation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a prototype dual-layer flat-panel detector for spectral breast imaging.
AIM 02Establish spectral image processing techniques for breast imaging.
AIM 03Integrate the DLFPD with clinical systems and evaluate performance in real patient studies.
Skills the Lab Values
image processingprototype fabricationclinical imaging techniquessimulation methodsx-ray imaging
Output against the department
Publications758top 8% of dept.45th of 595
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Citations19ktop 18% of dept.107th of 595
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