Vascular Imaging Lab fellow Mariana Bento Presenting at BRAINN, 2018.

Projects

VIL trainees scanning a volunteer, 2012

Research Activities

Current research activities are focused on imaging in aging, dementia, stroke and related neurovascular diseases. While listed as separate research topics, in practice we seek to integrate knowledge across all of these areas.

Learn about Research Activities

Installation of a focused ultrasound system of our scanner, 2017.

Research Infrastructure

Critical research infrastructure and expertise supporting our activities is provided by the Seaman Family MR Research Centre and the Calgary Image Processing and Analysis Centre. Some of our key facilities include a 3 T MR Scanner, a 3 T intra-operative MR scanner located within a neurosurgical suite, a functioning focused ultrasound systems (FUS), a surgical suite equipped with an x-ray C-Arm, and world-class computational and data storage infrastructure.

Visting Scientist hiking at Banff, 2019.

Research Networks

Participation in research networks and external collaborations significantly augment our local research capacities. We collaborate heavily with networks who champion a variety of causes, from childhood mild traumatic brain injury assessment and treatment to facilitation of disease-focused efforts in multicentre clinical evaluations.

Happy volunteer undergoing scanning, 2019.

Research Volunteers

Many of our ongoing studies rely on individuals in the community to serve as research volunteers. Learn more about how you can make an impact in medical research through out current research studies.

We are looking for good research trainees to join the team in many of these areas. Find out how.