Yale University · Biomedical EngineeringPeters Lab
Dana C Peters · New Haven, Connecticut
Research Focus
Dr. Dana C. Peters' lab focuses on improving cardiac MRI techniques to better diagnose heart failure, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which is often challenging to identify with traditional methods. The lab is developing innovative MRI methods to measure diastolic function and the pressures in the heart that contribute to symptoms like unexplained breathlessness. Their research integrates advanced imaging techniques and deep learning to enhance the accuracy and reliability of cardiac evaluation, especially before and after exercise.
MRIheart failurediastolic dysfunctiondeep learningcardiac evaluationpressure measurementexercise testingtricuspid regurgitation4D flow imaging
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop MRI methods to assess diastolic function in heart failure
AIM 02Improve diagnostic accuracy for HFpEF using advanced imaging
AIM 03Evaluate the impact of exercise on diastolic parameters
AIM 04Measure right heart pressures non-invasively using MRI
AIM 05Test MRI techniques in patients with established hemodynamic data.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imagingdata analysisdeep learning applicationflow velocity measurementvalve-tracking phase-contrast4D flow techniquesphantom testingpatient imagingexercise testing procedures
Output against the department
Publications222top 47% of dept.280th of 595
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Citations5.5kbottom 42% of dept.344th of 595
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