Wayne State University · Biomedical Engineering
The TURE Laboratory develops next-generation ultrasound technologies that connect quantitative measurement with image-guided therapeutic intervention.
Our Mission
We integrate ultrasound tomography, photoacoustic imaging, therapeutic ultrasound, computational methods, and ultrasound-responsive drug carriers to create technologies that can characterize disease, guide treatment, and assess therapeutic response.
Our goal is to transform ultrasound from an imaging tool into an integrated platform for quantitative diagnosis and precision therapy.
Research
Our work spans technology development, computation, biological validation, and translation toward clinically meaningful applications.
We develop tomographic methods that characterize tissue using acoustic properties such as speed of sound and attenuation, while advancing reconstruction, acquisition, and computational imaging.
Explore the platformWe combine quantitative imaging with therapeutic ultrasound for acoustic field shaping, ultrasound-responsive nanodroplets, targeted drug delivery, mild hyperthermia, and treatment monitoring.
Explore theranosticsWe integrate ultrasound with photoacoustic, elasticity, and molecular imaging to capture complementary anatomical, functional, and compositional information.
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Recommended: ring-array system + quantitative image + acoustic field
Featured Platform
Our research is developing ultrasound tomography as an integrated imaging and therapeutic platform. A programmable ring-array transducer can provide quantitative information for target identification and treatment planning while enabling spatially controlled acoustic energy delivery.
By accounting for tissue acoustic properties and shaping the transmitted field, we aim to localize therapeutic effects within complex targets while reducing exposure to surrounding tissue.
Applications
Oncology
Quantitative ultrasound, targeted drug delivery, therapeutic ultrasound, and multimodal imaging for solid-tumor diagnosis, treatment planning, and response assessment.
Women's Health
Multimodal ultrasound, photoacoustic, and elasticity imaging for cervical remodeling, placental assessment, and maternal-fetal health.
Frontiers
Computational and point-of-care imaging technologies for neurological imaging, tissue characterization, and other challenging diagnostic applications.
People
The TURE Laboratory brings together researchers interested in biomedical imaging, acoustics, computation, nanomedicine, and translational engineering.
Meet & join the teamPrincipal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Wayne State University
Highlights
Developing quantitative ultrasound technologies that connect imaging, treatment planning, and spatially controlled therapeutic ultrasound.
Recognition of research advancing biomedical ultrasound imaging and tomography.
An interdisciplinary research program focused on quantitative biomedical imaging and image-guided therapy.
Opportunities
We welcome motivated students and researchers interested in biomedical imaging, ultrasound tomography, therapeutic ultrasound, photoacoustic imaging, signal and image processing, nanomedicine, and AI-enabled biomedical technologies.