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My main recent interest is the application of Biomedical Engineering approaches for the clinical visualization and characterization of the static and dynamic properties of pelvic floor function. This extends to ultrasound Imaging and image processing, construction of computer models and biomechanics analysis of pelvic floor function. It is envisioned that these considerations are important constituents of the clinical evaluation of patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction and urodynamics.
Academic Appointments
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Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council, Urology
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Member, Bio-X
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Member, Stanford Cancer Institute
Administrative Appointments
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Human Biology Program, Stanford University (1979 - 2012)
Honors & Awards
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Pyeloureteral Pacemaker Systems, NIH Principal Investigator (1977)
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International Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Urology, CE Alken, Swizterland (1977)
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Detrusor/Urethral Neuromascular Function, NIH Principal Investigator (1981)
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Alpha 2 Adrenergic agonists/Antagonists, Farmos (1995)
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Experimental Prostate Growth, Fournier Debat (1997)
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Prize in Experimental Urological Research, German Pharma Association (2000)
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Direction Sensitive Sensor, NIH Principal Investigator (2004)
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Visualization of Pelvic Floor Reflexes, NIH Principal Investigator (2009)
Professional Education
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PhD, Stanford University, Biomedical Engineering (1973)
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MS, Stanford University, Biomedical Engineering (1968)
Patents
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Omata, Constantinou, Yamaguchi, Usui. "United States Patent 7,615,014 B2 Device for measuring elastic properties of tissue", Nihon University, Japan, Nov 10, 2009