by | Aug 2, 2023 | Mutic, Sasa, Zhang, Tiezhi
— Existing LINACs inefficiently deliver non-coplanar beams
The goal of radiation treatment is to precisely deliver a prescribed radiation dose to the targeted tissue, while avoiding dosing the surrounding normal tissues and organs. These treatments require radiation beams to be delivered from multipl…
by | Feb 23, 2023 | Brunner, Peter, Genin, Guy, Hacker, Carl, Leuthardt, Eric, Lowe, Halle, Molina, Camilo, Moran, Daniel, Repka, Alicia, Sandler, Jacob
— Technology Description
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a system that uses lenticular arrays to better track pedicle screw placement during spinal fusion surgery. By enabling an accurate assessment of the screws’ locations, this system allows for computer-auto…
by | Oct 18, 2022 | Iqbal, Zahid, Lee, Jin Vivian, Zayed, Mohamed
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Researchers in Dr. Mohamed Zayed’s laboratory have developed a versatile, sealable valve system for airway management devices that can protect healthcare workers by reducing their risk of exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens during risky pulmonary pro…
by | Oct 18, 2022 | Millman, Jeffrey, Zayed, Mohamed
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An interdisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a multi-layered arteriovenous graft device that enhances the survival and function of stem cell transplants to treat Type 1 diabetes or other diseases. Artificial organs derived from stem cells cou…
by | Oct 18, 2022 | Millman, Jeffrey, Zayed, Mohamed
— Technology Description
An interdisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a multi-layered arteriovenous graft device that enhances the survival and function of stem cell transplants to treat Type 1 diabetes or other diseases. Artificial organs derived from stem cells cou…