Ultrasound Elasticity Imaging Laboratory at Columbia University

The Ultrasound Elasticity Imaging Laboratory at Columbia University is a research laboratory located in New York, New York. The laboratory is led by Professor Elisa Konofagou and employs 15 people. The laboratory focuses on developing innovative ultrasound-based techniques for both imaging and therapeutic applications. Their research encompasses a range of areas, including targeted drug delivery to the brain, mapping the mechanical properties of the heart, monitoring HIFU ablation therapy, assessing arterial wall stiffness, and modulating neural activity. The UEIL utilizes advanced imaging techniques such as myocardial elastography, electromechanical wave imaging, and harmonic motion imaging to achieve its research goals. For more information about the Ultrasound Elasticity Imaging Laboratory, please visit their website at uei.bme.columbia.edu.