Search Results - erik+shapiro

3 Results Sort By:

X-RAY CONTRAST AGENTS

VAlue proposition X-ray computed tomography (CT) is an important imaging tool that is propelled forward by innovations in contrast agents, imaging systems, image acquisition schemes and image analysis strategies. Contrast agents attenuate x-rays by giving rise to a signal in CT images. Iodine is the most used contrast agent. However,...
Published: 3/13/2026   |   Inventor(s): Shatadru Chakravarty, Erik Shapiro
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Medical, Nanotechnology

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED BIOMATERIAL IMPLANT

VAlue proposition The use of implantable biomedical tissue engineering scaffolds (TES) in the clinic is growing rapidly. Often, TES are engineered to perform critical functions in regenerative medicine, including providing mechanical support, delivering therapeutic molecules, and creating protective barriers. Clinically approved TES for these purposes...
Published: 1/9/2026   |   Inventor(s): Kendell Pawelec, Erik Shapiro, James Siegenthaler
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Medical, Biotechnology

Quantifying Cell Number in MRI

IntroductionCell therapy is a rapidly growing medical technology that involves transplanting cellular material into an individual to treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a standard medical imaging instrument, can be used to track transplanted cell material....
Published: 8/20/2022   |   Inventor(s): Erik Shapiro, Muhammad Jamal Afridi, Arun Ross, Xiaoming Liu
Keywords(s):   Category(s): Medical, Biotechnology, Computer Software, Data Processing/Analysis