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Clinical Trials Imaging Core Lab (CTI Core) Visible Solutions, Expert Imaging for Clinical Trials The CTI Core Lab in the Department of Radiological Sciences at UC Irvine School of Medicine provides consistent, standardized and high-quality medical image analysis for clinical research trials. Our core competency of delivering exceptional-quality medical image analysis, combined with our world-leading expertise in radiology and oncology and cutting-edge imaging solutions for diagnosis, staging, follow-up assessment and monitoring, makes us a perfect partner for all clinical trial needs. CTI CORE WEBSITE Computational Abdominal Radiology (CAR) Lab The CAR lab consists of radiology attendings, fellows, residents and medical students who are interested in radiology. We collaborate across many subspecialties within the UC Irvine Douglas Hospital, including Urology, Interventional Radiology and Hematology. We are specifically interested in using computational methods to improve diagnostic image interpretation and reporting. CAR Lab Website Molloi Lab Imaging Physics The Molloi Lab studies the quantitative aspects of medical x-ray imaging and its applications to cardiac and breast imaging. MOLLoI LAB WEBSITE Mukherjee Labs Preclinical Imaging Design and Development of Novel Imaging Methods for Early Diagnosis of Diseases The mission of preclinical imaging is to promote the development and use of non-invasive molecular imaging technology by supporting service, research and teaching. These imaging modalities include positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), computer-assisted tomography (CT), optical imaging methods and other emerging technologies. Radiopharmaceuticals for PET and SPECT play a key role in advancing this technology. Using state-of-the-art techniques and appropriate quality control procedures, preclinical imaging designs produce novel radiopharmaceuticals suitable for preclinical research. Advancements in imaging are carried out at preclinical imaging with an emphasis on five areas of research: 1. Biomarker Research and Development; 2. Radiopharmaceutical Design and Production; 3. In Vitro Testing and Pharmacology; 4. In Vivo Imaging in normal and disease animal models; and 5. Image Analysis and Quantitation. MUKHERJEE LAB WEBSITE Theranostics with Radiation-induced Ultrasound Emission (TRUE) Lab The TRUE Lab focuses on biomedical imaging, particularly exploring new ways to generate ultrasound for imaging. The TRUE Lab has invented or discovered X-ray-induced acoustic computed tomography (XACT), fast proton-induced acoustic imaging (PAI) and electroacoustic tomography (EAT). Broad applications include image-guided cancer treatment, bone density measurement, and brain imaging and modulation. TRUE LAB Website Translational Imaging Lab (Zhang Lab) Development of Novel Methods for Cancer Treatment and Prediction of Prognosis The Translational Imaging Lab (Zhang Lab) aims to develop novel treatment approaches to further advance the fight to cure cancer. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for cancer research, our research group focuses on novel image-guided cancer immunotherapy, including natural killer and dendritic cell-based immunotherapy; image-guided small molecular inhibitor and antibody immunotherapy; image-guided combination therapies of local ablation and targeted immunotherapy; and image-guided drug delivery for cancer. Our research team investigates rabbit, mouse and rat tumor models to optimize and develop MRI sequences to assess therapeutic response. Zhang Lab website Research Centers Many of our faculty members and scientists conduct or lead research at one of our four Department of Radiological Sciences research centers, applying their knowledge and skills in radiological imaging to major, multidisciplinary projects that aim to improve the future of healthcare. Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Research (A2IR) A cross-disciplinary initiative with the mission to empower health care providers, researchers and patients through the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare applications. A2IR Website Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (A3) Committed to transforming healthcare delivery through the strategic use of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies. A3 WEBSITE Center for Functional Onco-Imaging (CFOI) Promotes the development and application of imaging techniques in cancer research. CFOI Website UCI Medical Products Evaluation (UCI MPE) Assists UC Irvine faculty and medical device companies in pre-clinical testing of medical products in large animals before conducting human studies. UCI MPE Website