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Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a software algorithm for locally low-rank denoising that improves image quality and diagnostic reliability in multi-coil, multi-contrast MRI by correcting complex noise and preserving fine image details. Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful, non-invasive tool widely used in both research...

Published: 12/1/2025 | Inventor(s): Shu-Fu Shih, Holden Wu

Keywords(s): 3D tissue imaging, AI-guided medical imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Cardiac MRI, Cine MRI, Deep learning MRI, DENSE MRI, Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Carotid Artery Stenosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Hypoxia (Medical), Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical Physics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Microangiopathy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pathology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spin Polarization, Medical artificial intelligence (AI), Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Medical diagnostics, Medical Imaging, MRI, multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), radial MRI

Category(s): Electrical > Imaging, Electrical > Signal Processing, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms

Method and Apparatus for Improving the Signal-To-Noise Ratio in Multi-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Data (Case No. 2025-204)

Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a software-based denoising method that makes cardiac MRI images clearer and more reliable, enabling more accurate heart function measurements without requiring longer scan times. Background: Cardiac MRI is a powerful imaging tool for assessing heart health because it can provide detailed pictures of how the...

Published: 11/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Xiaodong Zhong, Shu-Fu Shih, Holden Wu, Kim-Lien Nguyen

Category(s): Medical Devices > Cardiac, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms

Method and Apparatus for Acceleration of Dense MR Data Acquisition (Case No. 2025-226)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Radiological Sciences have developed a novel acquisition and reconstruction strategy that accelerates Displacement Encoding with Stimulated Echoes (DENSE) MRI, enabling faster and clinically feasible cardiac strain measurement. Background: Myocardial strain is an important biomarker for assessing how...

Published: 11/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Xiaodong Zhong, Shu-Fu Shih

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Category(s): Electrical > Imaging, Electrical > Signal Processing, Medical Devices > Cardiac, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies, Software & Algorithms > Data Analytics, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing

A Novel Method to Reduce Radiation Dose for Dynamic CT Scan (Case No. 2014-9AC)

Summary UCLA researchers have developed a low-dose CT scanning system that uses pulsed X-ray emission at selected rotation angles combined with advanced reconstruction algorithms to maintain image quality while reducing radiation exposure by factors of ~4–8× compared to continuous CT protocols. Background Computed tomography (CT) is...

Published: 9/30/2025 | Inventor(s): John Hoffman, Danny Wang, Thomas Martin

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > CT

Device to Produce X-Rays for Use in Imaging (Case No. 2009-627)

Summary Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a compact, addressable flat-panel x-ray source based on pyroelectric / piezoelectric crystals with integrated field emitters. The design produces electron emission by temperature (or stress) cycling of crystals, which then strike a target to generate x-rays. The array architecture enables selectable...

Published: 9/24/2025 | Inventor(s): Gil Travish, Rodney Yoder, James Rosenzweig

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Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Signal Processing, Electrical > Instrumentation, Electrical > Imaging, Medical Devices, Optics & Photonics, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > X-Ray

Lens-Free Wide-Field Super-Resolution Imaging (Case No. 2010-598)

Summary Researchers at UCLA have developed a lens-free, wide-field super-resolution imaging platform that uses a scanned illumination aperture and computational reconstruction to overcome the pixel size limit and achieve high-resolution imaging across large fields of view. The system captures multiple low-resolution holograms under shifted illumination...

Published: 9/24/2025 | Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Waheb Bishara

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Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Instrumentation, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Optics & Photonics, Optics & Photonics > Holography, Optics & Photonics > Microscopy, Optics & Photonics > Spectroscopy

Automated Detection of Lung Nodules in Medical Images (Case No. 2012-512)

Summary UCLA researchers have developed an automated image processing system that segments lung regions in CT scans, identifies candidate high-intensity structures (like nodules), and classifies lung nodules (including solid and ground glass) using geometric analysis. The system aims to reduce false positives while maintaining high sensitivity in lung...

Published: 9/23/2025 | Inventor(s): Matthew Brown

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Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Digital Health, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems

Discrete Approximation of Permanent Magnet Arrays (Case No. 2025-203)

Summary: UCLA researchers have created a cost-effective method to prototype complex magnet arrays using simple cube magnets and 3D-printed supports, enabling faster and safer development of advanced robotic, medical, and mechatronic systems. Background: Permanent magnets are widely used in mechatronic systems, such as motors, robotic grippers, medical...

Published: 12/23/2025 | Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, He Kai Lim, Will Flanagan, Cameron Taylor

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Medical Devices, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Platforms, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods

An 18F-Labeled Novel Brain Penetrant EGFR Inhibitor to Facilitate Clinical Development for Glioblastoma (UCLA Case No. 2022-316)

UCLA researchers led by Professors Jennifer Murphy and David Nathanson have developed 18F-labeled brain-penetrant EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) as PET tracers specifically designed for imaging glioblastoma (GBM), a highly aggressive brain cancer characterized by aberrant EGFR signaling. The 18F-labeled brain-penetrant EGFR TKI PET tracers represent...

Published: 9/12/2025 | Inventor(s): Jennifer Murphy, David Nathanson

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Category(s): Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging

Organometallic Gold(III) Complexes for Radiolabeling Biomolecules for Applications in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Molecular Imaging (UCLA Case No. 2022-282)

UCLA researchers led by Professor Jennifer Murphy in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology have developed a novel platform that leverages organometallic gold(III) complexes for next-generation radiolabeling of biomolecules in PET molecular imaging. This technology is strategically positioned to meet the rapidly expanding demands of precision...

Published: 9/12/2025 | Inventor(s): Jennifer Murphy

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Category(s): Medical Devices > Medical Imaging

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