Seeing through the Skull with Sound: Safety Testing and Field Mapping
Standing
Undergraduate
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Challenges Theme
Open Challenge
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Roman Maev
Proposal
Ultrasound imaging is a safe and affordable method for obtaining real-time results without using radiation. However, imaging through bone tissue is challenging because sound waves are absorbed and scattered. To address this problem, Tessonics Inc. in Windsor, Ontario, has developed the Transcranial Ultrasound Brain Imaging (TRUBI) device with a custom-designed probe that corrects for distortions caused by the skull. This makes it easier to diagnose intracranial hemorrhages in the brain. To ensure patient safety, it's crucial to verify the acoustic output and prevent heat generation or bubble formation. The presented work will focus on the safety testing and field mapping process for the TRUBI device.
Grand Challenges
Viable, Healthy and Safe Communities
Seeing through the Skull with Sound: Safety Testing and Field Mapping
Ultrasound imaging is a safe and affordable method for obtaining real-time results without using radiation. However, imaging through bone tissue is challenging because sound waves are absorbed and scattered. To address this problem, Tessonics Inc. in Windsor, Ontario, has developed the Transcranial Ultrasound Brain Imaging (TRUBI) device with a custom-designed probe that corrects for distortions caused by the skull. This makes it easier to diagnose intracranial hemorrhages in the brain. To ensure patient safety, it's crucial to verify the acoustic output and prevent heat generation or bubble formation. The presented work will focus on the safety testing and field mapping process for the TRUBI device.