University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Biomedical EngineeringKinahan Lab
Paul E. Kinahan · Seattle, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Paul E. Kinahan's lab at the University of Washington focuses on improving cancer detection and treatment through advanced imaging technologies. They work on optimizing positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to better identify and characterize early-stage cancers, particularly in breast cancer therapy. The lab employs cutting-edge techniques, including machine learning and advanced imaging algorithms, to enhance diagnostic accuracy and potentially save lives by allowing earlier interventions.
PET imagingbreast cancercancer detectionimage reconstructionartificial intelligencemedical imagingneoadjuvant therapydiagnostic imagingmachine learning
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop methods to measure detection performance for FDG PET imaging.
AIM 02Optimize cancer detection performance using model observers.
AIM 03Create a standard for cancer detection that works across different imaging systems.
Skills the Lab Values
PET imagingimage reconstruction algorithmsdeep learningdata analysisclinical imaging studiesscanner calibrationmedical data interpretationquantitative imagingpatient trials
Output against the department
Publications523top 14% of dept.86th of 595
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Citations27ktop 11% of dept.67th of 595
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