
As a Research Volunteer at BMEII, I apply engineering principles to improve MRI calibration and imaging accuracy for cancer research.
The BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute (BMEII) at the Icahn School of Medicine is a hub for bridging basic science and translational medicine. It unites engineers and clinicians to develop next-generation technologies, including AI, nanomedicine, and advanced robotics, to solve the world's most pressing medical challenges.
Led by Dr. Akbar Alipour, our lab specializes in UHF (7T) MRI and Radiofrequency (RF) engineering. We develop novel hardware, such as wireless resonators and meta-structure, to boost signal sensitivity and image quality, allowing doctors to see human tissue with unprecedented detail.

Currently, my primary focus is bioengineering phantoms, matierials that mimic human biological tissue. By precisely adjusting chemical compositions, I am creating accurate representations of prostate tissue to test MRI sensitivity and standardize imaging across machines.
I am in the process of writing a formal research paper. This publication will document our calibration techniques and the specific dielectric properties of our phantoms, aimed at helping other researchers acquire more accurate imaging data.
As my research evolves, I plan to branch into hardware engineering. I will be applying my CAD and 3D printing skills to design custom Radiofrequency (RF) Coils, the "antennas" of the MRI, to further improve signal reception in UHF scanners.
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