Vanderbilt University · Biomedical EngineeringMahadevan-Jansen Imaging Lab
Anita Mahadevan-Jansen · Nashville, Tennessee
Research Focus
Dr. Anita Mahadevan-Jansen's lab focuses on developing imaging technologies to improve surgical outcomes, especially in pediatric patients. One major project uses near infrared autofluorescence to help surgeons identify parathyroid glands during thyroid surgeries, reducing the risk of complications like hypocalcemia. Another area of research involves using Raman spectroscopy to study changes in cervical tissue during pregnancy, aiming to better understand the biochemical and structural processes that can lead to premature birth.
near infrared autofluorescenceRaman spectroscopypediatric thyroidectomytissue imagingcervical remodeling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify the spectral properties of parathyroid gland tissue in children.
AIM 02Investigate the variations of near infrared autofluorescence in pediatric neck tissues over time.
AIM 03Modify imaging technology for pediatric surgical applications.
Skills the Lab Values
Raman spectroscopyoptical imaging techniquesbiomedical engineering principlesdata collection and analysisclinical trial methodologies
Output against the department
Publications371top 24% of dept.145th of 595
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Citations12ktop 29% of dept.170th of 595
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