WMCWeill Medical College of Cornell University · Biomedical Engineering
Advanced Brain Imaging Lab
Sadek Nehmeh · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Sadek Nehmeh's lab focuses on advancing brain imaging technology to enhance the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological disorders and brain tumors. His team is developing a new ultra-high performance PET scanner that promises superior imaging capabilities compared to existing technologies, enabling early diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases. With a collaborative approach, the lab combines expertise in engineering, imaging, and clinical applications to create a cutting-edge tool for neurology and neuro-oncology.
PET imagingbrain diseasesneuro-oncologydiagnostic imagingmedical devices
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop an ultra-high performance brain-dedicated PET scanner with improved spatial resolution.
AIM 02Incorporate advanced image reconstruction techniques to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
AIM 03Evaluate the scanner's performance in clinical studies involving neurological diseases.
Skills the Lab Values
image reconstructionMonte Carlo simulationsmachine learningdata analysis3D imaging techniques
Output against the department
Publications138bottom 29% of dept.424th of 595
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Citations5.6kbottom 43% of dept.341st of 595
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