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Medical Imaging Seminar Series
Tue, Oct 02, 2012 @ 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Juan Santos, CEO, Heart Vista Inc.
Talk Title: Real-Time Interactive MRI and HeartVista Inc.
Abstract: Real-time MRI is an invaluable technique to capture the dynamic characteristics of physiologic and temporal anatomical changes. Challenges to achieve the necessary temporal and spatial resolution required for a particular study involve the design of fast pulse sequences, minimum latency reconstruction and interactive display and control. We have taken the experience developed for many years in this field to create a comprehensive cardiac evaluation system that can provide rich information in significant less time than a traditional MRI examination. Additionally, the tools and software infrastructure developed for this project have found great value in other areas like interventional MRI, where dynamic procedure feedback is an important advantage.
Biography: Juan Santos is the co-founder and CEO at HeartVista, inc, a medical device company that provides Magnetic Resonance Imaging applications for diagnostic cardiac imaging and interventional MRI. Before HeartVista, Juan was a Consulting Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University where he developed novel applications for real-time MRI. He is the author of more than 20 journal articles, 100 conference proceedings and 5 patents. He has been the principal investigator on five NIH grants and co investigator in several others. Juan obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad Catolica de Chile.
Host: Prof. Krishna Nayak
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia Veal
