Marvin Doyley Receives NIH Funding for IVUS Research
July 15, 2009
Marvin Doyley (ECE) has been awarded a new NIH R01 grant titled IVUS Detection of Rupture Prone Plaques
. The overall goal of the project is to develop ultrasonic methods to assess the functional and structural properties of life-threatening atherosclerotic plaques and the arterial wall. Dr. Doyley will measure the functional properties of coronary arteries using a prototype intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system, equipped with a dual frequency IVUS transducer (15 MHz and 30 MHz), to visualize molecules that are expressed preferentially by life-threatening atherosclerotic plaques. Ultrasound contrast agents will be used to target specific blood vessels. The outcome of the project will advance the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of atherosclerosis.