Track I. Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging

Mentor: Joseph A. Izatt, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering Department

Research opportunities in this area use light which allows subsurfacing imaging at the micron level include:

• Three dimensional imaging of cardiac morphology and development in the chick embryo (M. Kirby, J. Izatt).
• Use of OCT in retinal imaging (J. Izatt)
• Gastrointestinal imaging using OCT (J. Izatt)

Related Coursework:
Several graduate -level courses in the Biomedical Engineering Department are required to obtain a quantitative understanding of optical coherence tomography in the context of modern biomedical imaging systems. BME 233 "Modern Diagnostic Imaging Systems" provides an introduction to clinical biomedical imaging modalities and to quantitative assessment of image quality and lesion recognition. BME 270"Introduction to Biomedical Optics" provides an introduction to theoretical models of light propagation in biological tissues and biophotonic instrument design. BME 265.05 "Biomedical Optical Diagnostics" provides an introduction to optical microscopy and spectroscopy instrumentation and a detailed treatment of optical coherence tomography.
Research Seminars and Meetings:
Several ongoing seminar series, journal clubs, and research meetings are open to Neonatology fellows interested in optical coherence tomography imaging.
Seminar Series: Fitzpatrick Center Biophotonics Colloquium
Journal Club: Bioiphotonics Journal Club
Research Meeting: Izatt research grouop meeting

To refer a patient, 24 hours a day: Ask for the neonatologist on call at: 1-800-MED-DUKE (1-800-633-3853) or dial the pager directly at: (919) 970-1714. Phone (919) 668-1592 Fax (919) 681-6065