Christos E. Constantinou
Academic Appointments
- Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council, Urology
- Member, Bio-X
- Member, Stanford Cancer Institute
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Professional Overview
Honors and Awards
- International Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Urology, CE Alken, Swizterland (1977)
Professional Education
| PhD: | Stanford University, Biomedical Engineering (1973) |
| MS: | Stanford University, Biomedical Engineering (1968) |
Graduate & Fellowship Program Affiliations
Scientific Focus
Current Research Interests
1. Pharmacologic methods in identifying alpha adrenergic receptors in the obstructed urinary tract.
2. Fluid mechanics and physiological mechanisms of contractility in the urinary tract.
3. Biomedical Engineering approaches in the characterization of static and dynamic properties of soft tissues.
4. Image processing and 3D reconstruction of magnetic resonance.
5. Computer models and vector analysis of pelvin floor musculature.
6. Software for interactive teaching.
Publications
- Novel insight into the dynamics of male pelvic floor contractions through transperineal ultrasound imaging. J Urol. 2012; (4): 1224-30
- Simulation of vaginal wall biomechanical properties from pelvic floor closure forces map. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2011: 218-23
- Stiffness mapping prostate biopsy samples using a tactile sensor. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2011: 8515-8
- Visualization of pelvic floor reflex and voluntary contractions. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2011: 138-43
- Mechanisms of pelvic floor muscle function and the effect on the urethra during a cough. Eur Urol. 2010; (6): 1101-10
- Dynamics of female pelvic floor function using urodynamics, ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2009: S159-65
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