Stanford University · EngineeringWireless MRI Innovations Lab
John M. Pauly · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. John M. Pauly's lab focuses on developing innovative wireless technology to improve MRI receiver arrays. By eliminating cumbersome cables, their research aims to enhance image quality and make MRI technology more accessible and practical for both doctors and patients. They are working on creating lightweight, wearable MRI systems that offer non-contact vital signs monitoring and streamline patient care in medical settings.
MRIwireless technologywearable technologymedical imagingvital signs sensing
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop wireless MRI receive array technology to eliminate bulky cabling.
AIM 02Create lightweight, wearable MRI systems that improve patient handling.
AIM 03Enable non-contact vital signs monitoring using MRI arrays.
AIM 04Stream MRI data efficiently using microwave channels.
AIM 05Establish an open standard for MRI technology that is vendor-neutral.
Skills the Lab Values
wireless power transfermedical electronics designdata compressionmicrowave technologysoftware development
Output against the department
Publications466top 13% of dept.34th of 278
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Citations38ktop 6% of dept.18th of 278
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