Columbia University in the City of New York · ChemistryThe Multispectral Lab
Wei Min · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Wei Min's lab at Columbia University focuses on developing innovative imaging technologies to study complex biological systems. They aim to break existing limitations in optical imaging by creating new tools that can simultaneously observe many different biological components with high precision and resolution. This research is crucial for understanding how various cells and tissues interact in living organisms, ultimately contributing to advancements in disease diagnosis and biology.
optical imagingspectroscopyvibrational spectroscopyRaman imagingbiomedical applicationsmultiplex imagingbiological systemstissue pathology
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop novel vibrational spectroscopy techniques to enhance optical imaging capabilities.
AIM 02Create a library of imaging probes for super-multiplex imaging applications.
AIM 03Implement advanced imaging methods to study tissue pathology and cell interactions.
AIM 04Investigate the architecture of biological systems at varying length scales.
AIM 05Transform disease diagnosis through innovative imaging technologies.
Skills the Lab Values
Raman spectroscopyoptical microscopyfluorescence microscopysample preparation techniquesimaging probe designdata acquisition and processingtissue sectioningimage analysis softwarechemical synthesis
Output against the department
Publications396top 27% of dept.58th of 216
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most publishedleast published
Citations21ktop 24% of dept.52nd of 216
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most citedleast cited
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