Application of engineering grade vector flow ultrasound in human physiological study

This project will stimulate discovery into blood flow dynamics and strengthen ties between Canada and Japan. By learning advanced techniques from Japan’s cutting-edge Verasonics ultrasound system, the intern will study large veins and the heart during physiological stressors including body tilting, breathing maneuvers and exercise. The potential discoveries may help uncover diagnostic imaging capabilities to better characterize normal and pathological cardiovascular function. This knowledge transfer can expand Canadian research, allowing Waterloo’s innovation capacity to advance work in application of next-generation ultrasound in cardiovascular physiology.
Importantly, the project fosters collaboration across physiology and engineering, leveraging expertise from Dr. Saijo’s Japanese team and Waterloo’s Dr. Au. Together, they aim to develop imaging techniques that will not only enhance Canadian capacity in physiological and ultrasound research but also contribute new methodologies for application of biomedical engineering globally.
The University of Waterloo is already recognized for promoting interdisciplinary projects and will serve as a hub to further grow ideas learned from Japan, creating opportunities for Canadian researchers. Through the Mitacs Globalink program, this project stands to drive Canada’s role in biomedical engineering innovation forward, bridging diverse fields for impactful, pioneering discoveries.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jason Au;Michaela Devries-Aboud

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Partner:

Tohoku University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Technology

University:

University of Waterloo

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