Advanced imaging technology for measuring pulmonary form and function. Studies of the lung are often limited by difficulties associated with imaging the complex network of airways with conventional techniques. This project will develop novel phase contrast image x-ray imaging technologies to enable quantitative measurements of lung structure and function for studying lung development and assessing lung health.
Low dose methods for detecting early lung disease using x-ray phase contrast imaging. This project will develop a highly sensitive, low-dose x-ray imaging technique for the early detection of diseases of the respiratory system. This technology will have the potential to be used as a diagnostic screening tool to reduce the incidence of respiratory related deaths from diseases such as lung cancer and emphysema.