Our faculty and their graduate students conduct research in partnership with globally recognized faculty supervisors and clinicians at state-of-the-art facilities located at The University of Western Ontario, London Regional Cancer Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, Robarts Research Institute, and the London Health Sciences Centre. After graduation, students find rewarding careers in the healthcare sector, biomedical industry, and academia; others pursue further training in professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, or business. Apply to Our Graduate Program On-line Research Divisions
Imaging Research at The Robarts Research Institute
If you have a 4 year Honours Degree (or M.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Medical Sciences or a related field, and are interested in biomedical research, you are invited to apply to our graduate program.
View the Medical Biophysics Graduate Supervisors' Websites
whose research groups are located at the Robarts Research Institute and on the Western Campus
Robarts Research Institute
Imaging Research
Video Gallery
Introduction to the
Robarts Research Institute
Research Facilities
Robarts Research Institute
Celebrates
25 Years of World Renowned Research
Dr. Aaron Fenster
Medical Imaging Holds Key
to Prostate Cancer Detection
Take A Tour of the Robarts's Imaging
Fabrication Labs with
Dr. Aaron Fenster
Dr. Grace Parraga
Discusses Her COPD* Research
*chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease
Dr. Grace Parraga is an award-winning
scientist who is a strong believer
in teamwork. READ MORE ....
Dr. Rob Bartha
Discusses
Early Detection of
Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Rob Bartha
Discusses the Biological Markers
for the Early Diagnosis and Treatment
of Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Rob Bartha, Dr. Neil Duggal, and their
PhD student, Izabela Kowalcyk discuss
new research which identifies changes in the
brain in patients with spinal
cord compression
Dr. Ravi Menon
Director
Functional and Metabolic Mapping
at RRI
Dr. Ravi Menon
Canadian Research Chair (CRC)
in
Functional and Molecular Imaging
Dr. Ravi Menon,
in conjunction with
the world-renowned
Centre for Brain and Mind,>
helps us understand the brain
Dr. Ravi Menon
Discusses the Arrival of the
7 Tesla MR Magnet at RRI in 2008
(one of only 3 in the world)
One of Drs. James White's (left) and Terry Peters's (right) goals is to create 3D models that will allow surgeons to perform interventions inside a beating heart through vitual surgery.
READ MORE ....
Take A Tour of the Virtual Image-Guided
Surgery Laboratory at RRI with the
Director, Dr. Terry Peters.
Dr. Paula Foster is an intregal part of
a team of scientists and graduate students whose research will benefit
the recovery of military personnel and civilians suffering from severe spinal cord injuries. READ MORE ....
Medical Biophysics
Faculty Members
at the
Robarts Research Institute
(click on name to view his/her website)
The term 'Graduate Supervisory Privileges' infers that the faculty member has an active research program which may include graduate recruitment for admission during Summer and Fall Terms 2012
The term 'CAMPEP Supervisory Privileges' infers that the faculty member is clinically certified (FCCPM or MCCPM) to serve as primary or joint supervisor for a CAMPEP student
Geographical Location
and
Keywords Describing Research Expertise
Phone No.
(519 area code)
E-mail Address
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Rob Bartha
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Alzheimer’s disease, magnetic resonance imaging, metabolic biomarkers
685-8300
x 34039
Gordon Campbell
Adjunct Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
800 Collip Circle
Research Park
UWO, London, ON N6G 4X8
Keywords:
Development of medical devices, biomaterials, tissue mimicking phantoms, artificial heart valves, joint replacements
430-7072
gord.campbell@nrc.ca
Medical Physics
Physics & Astronomy
The Centre for Brain and Mind
Room 206
The Natural Sciences Centre
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Mathematical transform algorithm for detecing and correcting artefact in magnetic resonance imaging, peripheral nerve stimulation in the magnetic resonance environment
x 86455
Imaging Research
Keywords:
Coherent scatter computed tomography, early detection of kidney stones, dual energy computed tomography
x 34130 or 52342
Rhodri Cusack
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
The Centre for Brain and Mind
Room 206
The Natural Sciences Centre
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Human neuroimaging,
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), real time fMRI,
studying distributed neural representations with methods from machine learning, cognitive neuroscience of attention and memory
661-2111
x 86057
rcusack@uwo.ca
Imaging Research
Keywords:
Cardiovascular imaging using magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, cardiovascular imaging guided intervention, device development
685-8300
x 34064
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Image guided prostate cancer therapy, carotid atherosclerosis, magnetic resonance imaging, 3D carotid ultrasound imaging
Paula Foster
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Cellular imaging using iron-labeled cells and magnetic resonance imaging, imaging tissue inflammation, traumatic spinal cord injury, tissue histology
685-8300
x 34040
pfoster@imaging.robarts.ca
David W. Holdsworth
Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Advanced Doppler ultrasound techniques to characterize diseased blood vessels leading to the brain, x-ray, micro-computed tomography, metal implants, joint replacement
685-8300
x 34059
dholdswo@imaging.robarts.ca
Thomas Jenkyn
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Mechanical & Materials Engineering
Spencer Engineering Bldg., UWO
Keywords:
Multi-segment foot model and foot joint motion, injury causation biomechanics, gait analysis of knee osteoarthritis, elite and recreational sport biomechanics
661-2111
x 88339
tjenkyn@eng.uwo.ca
James Lacefield
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Ultrasound micro-imaging of tumor progression in mouse cancer models, nondestructive evaluation of heart valve biomaterials using high-frequency ultrasound, ultrasound-guided robotic needed positioning system, computational modeling of ultrasound breast cancer imaging
685-3900
x 34171
jlace@imaging.robarts.ca
Hanif Ladak
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Medical Biophysics
Room 407
Medical Sciences Bldg.
UWOKeywords:
Development of interactive computer-based simulators for surgical training, outcome prediction with applications to the ear, nose and throat, computer modeling, image processing, virtual reality, biomechanics, laser vibrometry
661-2111
x 86551
hladak@uwo.ca
Ting-Yim Lee
Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
CAMPEP Supervisory Privileges
Imaging
Lawson Health
Research Institute
Grosvenor Street Campus
St. Joseph's Health Ctre
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Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Using computed tomography for accute and early detection of stroke imaging, measurement of myocardial blood flow, tumor hypoxia imaging (3D intensity modulated radiotherapy)
685-8300
x 34131
tlee@imaging.robarts.ca
Charles McKenzie
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Medical Biophysics
Room 407
Medical Sciences Bldg.
UWO
Keywords:
Construction of radiofrequency coil arrays for parallel magnetic resonance imaging, optimization of pulse sequences, using these methods to study respiratory disease, cancer and fatty liver disease. Hyperpolarized magnetic resonance imaging, prostate cancer
661-2123
x 85686
cmcken@uwo.ca
Ravi S. Menon
Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Functional magnetic resonance imaging, development and validation of novel optical, electrophysiological and magnetic resonance imaging techniques to visualize bran function and metabolism in vivo, blood oxygenation level dependent effect
685-8300
x 34148
rmenon@imaging.robarts.ca
Grace Parraga
Associate Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Magnetic resonance imaging, 3D ultrasound, computed tomography to measure stroke risk, chronic lung diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and lung cancer
685-8300
x 33274
gep@imaging.robarts.ca
Terry M. Peters
Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
CAMPEP Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Ultrasound imaging and virtual reality to provide guidance to surgeons during heart surgeries, magnetic resonance imaging to assess abnormalities in brain structure and function that cause epilepsy, using computed tomography to assist surgeons in tumor removal
685-8300
x 34159
tpeters@imaging.robarts.ca
Tamie Poepping
Associate Professor
(on sabbatical during 2012)
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
& Medical Physics
Physics & Astronomy
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Ultrasonic techniques for non-invasive imaging and flow visualization, local hemodynamics in vascular disease, computational fluid dynamics, Doppler ultrasound imaging, atherosclerotic plaques and flow turbulence
661-2111
x 86431
poepping@uwo.ca
Abbas Samani
Associate Professor
Undergraduate Chair
(on sabbatical until July 2012)
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Medical Biophysics
Room 407
Medical Sciences Bldg.
UWO
Keywords:
Soft tissue modeling, magnetic resonance elastography, electrical impedance tomography, medical image registration, imaging of myocardial biomechanical parameters
661-2111
x 82723
Giles Santyr
Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
CAMPEP Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Improving soft tissue contrast to optimize conventional magnetic resonance imaging for improved detection and treatment of disease, use of hyperpolarized noble gases for increased contrast, measuring alveolar oxygen concentration and diffusion coefficients and dynamic ventilation
661-2111
x 34170
gsantyr@imaging.robarts.ca
Timothy Scholl
Assistant Professor
Graduate Supervisory Privileges
Imaging Research
Robarts Research Institute
UWO Campus
Keywords:
Hyperpolarized probes for metabolic imaging such as for characterizing and staging a tumor, and early stage treatment
663-5777
x 20019
scholl@uwo.ca
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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