UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Physics
Advanced MRI Techniques Lab
Kevin Michael Johnson · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Kevin Michael Johnson's lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focuses on developing advanced MRI techniques to better understand complex health issues in pediatric patients and Alzheimer's disease. The lab's innovative approaches aim to combine multiple imaging techniques into a single, efficient MRI scan, improving the diagnosis and treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases in children and helping to explore the connections between cardiovascular health and Alzheimer's disease progression. Through their work, they seek to revolutionize clinical practice with state-of-the-art imaging methods that capture vital physiological functions.
MRIpediatric cardiopulmonary diseasesAlzheimer's diseasevascular healthdeep learning imagingnon-invasive imagingcongenital heart diseasecardiovascular diseasemotion correction techniques
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop MRI methods for integrated cardiopulmonary evaluation in pediatric patients.
AIM 02Improve diagnostic capabilities for congenital heart disease with comprehensive imaging.
AIM 03Explore the relationship between vascular health and Alzheimer's disease pathology.
AIM 04Create novel non-invasive imaging markers for cerebrovascular involvement in dementia.
AIM 05Enhance MRI efficiency and reduce the need for multiple separate imaging exams.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imaging techniquesdeep learning for image reconstructionmotion management using RF navigatorscerebrovascular flow dynamics assessmentvascular stiffness measurementimage processingdata analysisoptical imaging validation