Our Mission
Our lab studies novel therapies of focused ultrasound, a versatile technology with many applications, including treating neurological diseases and cancer. We use image guidance to better plan, monitor, and evaluate treatment efficacy as well as to understand basic science mechanisms. By leveraging our own lab's scientific and engineering expertise and working in collaboration with other labs, our goal is to improve these focused ultrasound therapies as they become more commonly used in the clinic.
Recent Research and News
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New publication: A rapid beam simulation framework for transcranial focused ultrasound
The Hybrid Angular Spectrum (HAS) framework can be used to simulate the position, temperature, and shape of a focused ultrasound focal spot.
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Aurea and Ningrui present at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory BBB meeting
Aurea and Ningrui recently presented their work on the inflammatory response associated with ultrasound-mediated BBB opening at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
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New publication: Elimination of peripheral auditory pathway activation does not affect motor responses from ultrasound neuromodulation
Transcranial ultrasound with a rectangular waveform envelope activates the auditory system when intended for a motor area, but these waveforms can be smoothed to eliminate the auditory responses while maintaining motor responses.
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Congratulations to Dr. Webb and Dr. Ye!
Taylor Webb and Patrick Ye successfully defended their theses this autumn.
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KBP Lab presents at the 6th International Symposium on Focused Ultrasound
Many of us recently presented our research at the 6th International Symposium on Focused Ultrasound in Reston, VA.
Kim Butts Pauly, PhD
Professor of Radiology, and by courtesy Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering