UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Biomedical Engineering
Center for Advanced Kidney Imaging
Andrew L Wentland · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Andrew L. Wentland's lab focuses on improving CT urography, a technique used to diagnose causes of blood in urine. They have developed a novel synthetic imaging method that enhances the accuracy of kidney imaging while significantly reducing the radiation dose and the time required for the examination. The lab combines advanced image processing with deep learning to create images that help in diagnosing kidney conditions more safely and efficiently.
CT urographyimage processingdeep learningradiation dose reductionmedical imagingsynthetic imageskidney diagnosisimage reconstructionclinical validation
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a diffusion-based deep learning model to enhance image quality in CT urography.
AIM 02Validate the synthetic nephrographic phase images for diagnostic accuracy.
AIM 03Reduce examination time through two-phase CT studies.
AIM 04Assess the impact of synthetic images on radiation dose reduction.
AIM 05Ensure the new imaging technique is clinically actionable and effective.
Skills the Lab Values
CT imagingimage reconstruction techniquesdeep learning applicationsdata analysisclinical researchradiation safety protocolsprogramming in Pythondiffusion modelingimage quality assessment
Output against the department
Publications73bottom 10% of dept.534th of 595
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Citations2.6kbottom 19% of dept.479th of 595
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