UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Biomedical Engineering
Liver Health Imaging Lab
Ali Pirasteh · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Ali Pirasteh's lab focuses on improving the diagnosis and treatment of chronic liver diseases, which affect a large portion of the global population. The primary research involves developing a new non-invasive imaging technique using positron emission tomography (PET) to detect liver fibrogenesis, the process that leads to liver scarring and various complications including liver failure. By targeting activated liver cells, this method aims to provide critical information about liver health and treatment efficacy over traditional biopsy methods, enhancing care for millions who suffer from chronic liver conditions.
liver fibrogenesisnon-invasive imagingPETchronic liver diseasefibrosis biomarkers
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a non-invasive PET method to assess liver fibrogenesis.
AIM 02Evaluate the correlation between PET imaging and tissue markers of liver injury.
AIM 03Conduct a pilot clinical study to validate PET findings in chronic liver disease patients.
Skills the Lab Values
positron emission tomography (PET)animal modelsbiomarker analysisimage interpretationdata collection
Output against the department
Publications86bottom 13% of dept.518th of 595
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Citations1.1kbottom 7% of dept.553rd of 595
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