Ultrasound

The institute of Ultrasonics and Biomedical
Research (IUBR) focuses on developing theoretical
concepts that could form the basis for new
ultrasound devices. The institute works with
industry R&D programs. Recent research examines
development of an implanted transcranial Doppler
(TCD) device for thrombolysis - US. Patent
6468219, other ongoing work centers on
development of artificial intelligent ultrasound
probes that autosteers the probe to find vessels in
the brain - US Pat 6547737. Work in the institute
also examines applications of the newly developed
transcranial Doppler spectroscopy (TCDS) such as
for facial recognition algorithms - US Pat 6773400
and 20040158155. The institute has two affiliate
laboratories:
1. Mckinney Neurosonology laboratory named in
memory of Prof. William McKinney, for his life work
in training medical professionals worldwide in
neurosonology.
2. Koelbl Echocardiography Laboratory named in
recognition of the work by Erwin Koelbl whose
tireless effort has brought donated diagnostic
instrumentation to many countries in Africa.