Detection and molecular characterization of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque - We are pursuing several research directions on the general topic of atherosclerotic plaque imaging. Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease.
The Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics at UPMC is a multidisciplinary translational research facility designed to develop the science and technology of ultrasound contrast agents and ultrasound imaging systems with the goal of moving basic discoveries in ultrasound-based molecular imaging and treatments into clinical practice.
The Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics is a program of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh.