Medical Imaging

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Trackerless Image-Guidance Using a Surgical Microscope

Researchers at Vanderbilt have developed a new image-guided, trackerless surgical microscope system to be used in soft tissue surgeries. The current method is to use a surgical microscope along with an image-guided system. This new design eliminates the need for a separate image-guidance system; the entire guidance environment can be realized within the microscope environment.

Licensing Contact

Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Michael Miga
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Systems and Methods for Non-destructive Evaluation of Optical Material Properties and Surfaces

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a novel system and method for non-destructive characterization of compound lenses. The approach uses optical coherence tomography and reflectance confocal microscopy to fully characterize lens geometry and glass materials, enabling accurate modeling of compound lenses.

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Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Yuankai Tao, Mohamed El-Haddad
Category:
Medical Imaging

Non-invasive Fiducial Marker for Imaging and Radiation Delivery in the Eye

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a novel fiducial marker for use during radiosurgery of the eye. The fiducial is a non-invasive, comfortable method for performing registration of preoperative medical images and the radiotherapy target during therapy. The device aims to remove the need for existing invasive registration procedures, while still providing accurate localization to the clinician.

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Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

John Grimes, Diandra Ayala Peacock, Guozhen Luo, Adrian Sanchez, Adam Yock
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Image-Guided Navigation System for Endoscopic Eye Surgery

A flexible endoscope for ophthalmic orbital surgery is presented. The endoscope has illuminating fiber, image fiber and a free conduit to deliver purge gas/fluid in addition to instruments such as ablation instruments, coagulating instrument or a medication delivery instrument.

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Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Louise Mawn, Robert Galloway, Jr.
Category:
Computer Science & Communications Medical Imaging

PosiSeat(TM): Assured Seating of Threaded Surgical Components

Vanderbilt presents an intraoperative device for taking the guesswork out of whether or not a threaded component is securely affixed to bone. This device is an anchor driver that automatically releases upon proper seating of the anchor on the bone of interest.

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Taylor Jordan

615.936.7505

Inventors

J Michael Fitzpatrick, Robert Labadie, Jason Mitchell
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Portfolio of Image-Guidance and Organ Localization Technologies from the Lab of Professor Michael Miga

The focus of Dr. Miga's laboratory is on the development of new paradigms in detection, diagnosis, characterization, and treatment of disease through the integration of computational models into research and clinical practice.

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Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

William Chapman, Michael Miga, Logan Clements, Benoit Dawant, Prashanth Dumpuri, Robert Galloway, Jr., Ingrid Meszoely, Thomas Pheiffer, Daniel Rucker, Richard Chun-Cheng, Rebekah Griesenauer, Tuhin Sinha, Jim Stefansic, Alan Herline, David Cash, Candice Pinson-Seybold, Steven Hartmann, Steve Gebhart, Richard Chen, Zhujiang Kao, Rui Li
Category:
Computer Science & Communications Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Image Guidance System for Breast Cancer Surgery

Vanderbilt researchers have developed an image guidance system that aims to reduce the revision rate for breast conserving surgeries through the use of intraoperative tumor location. The platform integrates MRI imaging, optical tracking, tracked ultrasound, and patient specific biomechanical models to provide a superior tumor localization end result.

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Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Michael Miga, Ingrid Meszoely, Rebekah Griesenauer, Thomas Pheiffer
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Speculum-Free Diagnostic Probe for Optical Assessment of the Cervix

A new approach for obtaining less invasive optical measurements of the cervix has been developed that does not require the use of a speculum exam. This technology can visualize the cervix in vivo to find unique biomarkers that indicate various conditions such as preterm labor, cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and dysplasia.

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Ashok Choudhury

615.322.2503

Inventors

Christine O'Brien, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Katherine Cochran, Kristen Findley, William Stokes, Lowell Hays, Mohsin Tejani, Anne-Marie Crowe (nee Crochet)
Category:
Diagnostics Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Self-Decoupled RF Coils for Optimized Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most important and versatile tools in the repertoire of diagnostics and medical imaging. Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel, geometry independent, self-decoupling radiofrequency (RF) coil design that will allow MRI machines to generate images at a faster rate and with greater image quality.

Licensing Contact

Philip Swaney

615.322.1067

Inventors

Xinqiang Yan, John Gore, William Grissom
Category:
Medical Devices Medical Imaging

Low-Cost Non-Invasive Handheld Ultrasound Device for Measuring Tissue Stiffness

Vanderbilt University researchers have developed a hand-held device to quantitatively measure tissue stiffness for medical monitoring. This device is non-invasive, low-cost, and can be used at the point of care.

Licensing Contact

Masood Machingal

615.343.3548
Category:
Diagnostics Medical Devices Medical Imaging