Northwestern University · Biomedical EngineeringGlaucoma Imaging Innovation Lab
Hao F Zhang · Evanston, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Hao F Zhang's lab focuses on advancing glaucoma diagnosis and treatment through innovative imaging techniques. Their main project involves developing a novel visible-light optical coherence tomography (vis-OCT) system that can visualize retinal structures and measure oxygen levels in the eye more accurately than existing technologies. This work aims to detect early signs of glaucoma and monitor its progression, ultimately improving patient care.
optical coherence tomographyglaucomaretinal imagingoxygen saturationbiomedical engineeringclinical diagnosticsfunctional imagingearly detectionmetabolic changes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a new visible-light optical coherence tomography system for glaucoma diagnosis.
AIM 02Characterize retinal sublayer structures to identify early biomarkers of glaucoma.
AIM 03Assess local retinal hemoglobin oxygen saturation in glaucomatous eyes.
AIM 04Validate imaging protocols that can reveal metabolic changes in early glaucoma.
AIM 05Improve clinical management strategies based on advanced imaging data.
Skills the Lab Values
optical coherence tomographydata processingimage analysisexperimental designlab protocolsfunctional imaging techniquessignal processingcollaborative researchclinical research methods
Output against the department
Publications373top 24% of dept.144th of 595
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Citations12ktop 28% of dept.169th of 595
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