Reference number : GC-2017-Q3-00874, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Bao, Xiaoyi (University of Ottawa)|Bao, Xiaoyi (Université d’Ottawa), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Ontario, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Strategic Projects - Group, program name french : Projets stratégiques - groupe, program purpose english : Ultrasound systems are the most commonly used equipment in medical settings for diagnosis or internal_x000D_
observation of bio-tissues in real-time. However, the imaging potential of these equipment is surprisingly_x000D_
currently quite limited due to technical constraints. Therefore, to counterpart these limitations, doctors have no_x000D_
other choices than to direct their patients towards other potentially harmful and more expensive imaging_x000D_
systems, such as XRays. This research proposal aims at pushing back many of these technical limitation by_x000D_
developing a fiber-optic high-frequency ultrasound generation and detection system for ultrasonic and_x000D_
photoacoustic imaging. Our results will help develop a more flexible ultrasound system with higher image_x000D_
resolution, smaller captor size, easier and larger calibration options for application in a variety of settings and_x000D_
places such as internal tissues or organs. Working with two industrial partners, who are well positioned for_x000D_
applicability and distribution of the potential product, this collaboration offers a unique chance to quickly_x000D_
develop a well-designed product and to distribute it widely. One of the expected outcome of this research is a_x000D_
novel biomedical imaging modality to be used, for instance, in Intensive Care Units Sonology for diagnosis and_x000D_
treatment guidance. The proposed research will design a graphene-coated nanofiber device, to be used as a_x000D_
high-frequency ultrasound generator. Note that together, our research team and collaborators, we gather an_x000D_
unique mix of expertise that are required to successfully complete this proposed research, and to position_x000D_
Canada as a leader in biomedical ultrasound imaging technics, as well as high frequency ultrasound generation_x000D_
and detection techniques. Four graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow will participate in this project and_x000D_
therefore benefit from a multidisciplinary and highly qualifying training in academia and industry settings._x000D_
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_x000D_, program purpose french : Ultrasound systems are the most commonly used equipment in medical settings for diagnosis or internal_x000D_
observation of bio-tissues in real-time. However, the imaging potential of these equipment is surprisingly_x000D_
currently quite limited due to technical constraints. Therefore, to counterpart these limitations, doctors have no_x000D_
other choices than to direct their patients towards other potentially harmful and more expensive imaging_x000D_
systems, such as XRays. This research proposal aims at pushing back many of these technical limitation by_x000D_
developing a fiber-optic high-frequency ultrasound generation and detection system for ultrasonic and_x000D_
photoacoustic imaging. Our results will help develop a more flexible ultrasound system with higher image_x000D_
resolution, smaller captor size, easier and larger calibration options for application in a variety of settings and_x000D_
places such as internal tissues or organs. Working with two industrial partners, who are well positioned for_x000D_
applicability and distribution of the potential product, this collaboration offers a unique chance to quickly_x000D_
develop a well-designed product and to distribute it widely. One of the expected outcome of this research is a_x000D_
novel biomedical imaging modality to be used, for instance, in Intensive Care Units Sonology for diagnosis and_x000D_
treatment guidance. The proposed research will design a graphene-coated nanofiber device, to be used as a_x000D_
high-frequency ultrasound generator. Note that together, our research team and collaborators, we gather an_x000D_
unique mix of expertise that are required to successfully complete this proposed research, and to position_x000D_
Canada as a leader in biomedical ultrasound imaging technics, as well as high frequency ultrasound generation_x000D_
and detection techniques. Four graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow will participate in this project and_x000D_
therefore benefit from a multidisciplinary and highly qualifying training in academia and industry settings._x000D_
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_x000D_, agreement title english : Fiber optic ultrasound generator and detector for high resolution ultrasound imaging, agreement title french : Fiber optic ultrasound generator and detector for high resolution ultrasound imaging, agreement number : STPGP, agreement value : 565300.0, agreement start date : 2017-10-18, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2020-2021)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2020-2021)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada