Northwestern University · Biomedical EngineeringGolestani Rad Lab
Laleh Golestani Rad · Evanston, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Laleh Golestani Rad's lab focuses on improving the safety of patients with implantable medical devices who require MRI scans. They research how radiofrequency heating can affect these devices, particularly in low-field MRI systems. Their goal is to create safe imaging practices that will allow more patients to benefit from necessary MRI diagnostics without risking injury.
MRI safetyradiofrequency heatingimplantable medical devicesdeep brain stimulationcardiac implantslow-field MRIpatient safetymedical imaging standardsdevice testing
Research Aims
4AIM 01Assess RF heating of deep brain stimulation devices during low-field MRI scans.
AIM 02Evaluate RF heating effects on cardiac implantable devices at 0.55 T.
AIM 03Develop predictive models for RF exposure in MRI based on device specifics and age.
AIM 04Create guidelines for safe MRI practices for patients with active implants.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI computational modelingRF heating assessmentISO TS 10974 testingdata analysiscomputer modelingradiological safety protocolsexperimental designtissue temperature mappingpediatric imaging techniques
Output against the department
Publications2bottom 1% of dept.590th of 595
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Citations0bottom 1% of dept.592nd of 595
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