University of Illinois Chicago · Biomedical EngineeringAvanaki Imaging Lab
Kamran Avanaki · Chicago, Illinois
Research Focus
Kamran Avanaki's lab focuses on improving the diagnosis and treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful skin disease that affects many people. The research involves developing an innovative imaging system that combines photoacoustic and ultrasound technologies to create detailed 3D images of HS lesions. This system aims to enhance clinical assessments, leading to more accurate treatment plans and a better understanding of the disease.
hidradenitis suppurativaphotoacoustic imagingultrasound imaging3D imagingbiomarkers
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a 3D photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging system with a hand-held probe to analyze HS lesions.
AIM 02Identify and validate specific biomarkers for HS to generate likelihood maps of disease involvement.
AIM 03Demonstrate the utility of the imaging system for planning surgeries and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
Skills the Lab Values
photoacoustic imagingultrasound imaging3D modelingalgorithm developmentbiomarker quantification
Output against the department
Publications189bottom 44% of dept.334th of 595
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Citations2.8kbottom 20% of dept.474th of 595
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