Imaging

The Centre has a long history of developing new techniques for medical imaging (particularly in magnetic resonance imaging), transforming them from a primarily diagnostic modality into an interventional and therapeutic platform. This is facilitated by the Centre's strong engineering background in practical imaging and image analysis platform development, as well as advances in minimal access and robotic assisted surgery. Hamlyn has a strong tradition in pursuing basic sciences and theoretical research, with a clear focus on clinical translation.

In response to the current paradigm shift and clinical demand in bringing cellular and molecular imaging modalities to an in vivo – in situ setting during surgical intervention, our recent research has also been focussed on novel biophotonics platforms that can be used for real-time tissue characterisation, functional assessment, and intraoperative guidance during minimally invasive surgery. This includes, for example, SMART confocal laser endomicroscopy, time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy and flexible FLIM catheters.

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Cardiovascular Imaging

Cardiovascular Imaging

At the Hamlyn Centre, we work on a broad range of imaging modalities, particularly in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. These include the development of accurate cardiac function measurement including phase contrast velocity mapping, myocardial perfusion and coronary imaging.

Image-guided Navigation

The use of minimally invasive and flexible access surgery has imposed significant challenges on surgical navigation. Our work focuses on combining prior knowledge of the anatomical model with subject specific information derived from pre- and intra-operative imaging for image-guided surgery.

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Surgical Imaging and Vision

Surgical Imaging and Vision

At the Hamlyn Centre, we are working towards the development of lightweight, cost-effective, flexible manipulators with minimum footprint in the operative theatre that enhance current surgical workflow as well as new techniques for providing synergistic control between the surgeon and the robot.
Biophotonics

Surgical Imaging and Biophotonics

Our work in biophotonics focuses on in situ, in vivo tissue characterisation and surgical guidance. Our key research interests include the development and application of photonics technology to surgical imaging and surgical robotics.

Citation

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@article{Kong:2022:1361-6463/ac471f,
author = {Kong, L and Evans, C and Su, L and Elson, DS and Wei, X},
doi = {1361-6463/ac471f},
journal = {Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics},
title = {Special issue on translational biophotonics},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/ac471f},
volume = {55},
year = {2022}
}
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TY  - JOUR
AB  - This special issue on 'Translational Biophotonics' was initiated when COVID-19 started to spread worldwide in early 2020, with the aim of introducing the advances in optical tools that have the ability to transform clinical diagnostics, surgical guidance, and therapeutic approaches that together can have a profound impact on global health. This issue achieves this goal comprehensively, covering various topics including optical techniques for clinical diagnostics, monitoring and treatment, in addition to fundamental studies in biomedicine.
AU  - Kong,L
AU  - Evans,C
AU  - Su,L
AU  - Elson,DS
AU  - Wei,X
DO  - 1361-6463/ac471f
PY  - 2022///
SN  - 0022-3727
TI  - Special issue on translational biophotonics
T2  - Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
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UR  - https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6463/ac471f
UR  - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/95191
VL  - 55
ER  -
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