Daniella Jimenez will be presenting her virtual poster titled "Clinically relevant FUS-BBBO increases the extent of the opening volume and microglial activation compared to pre-clinical parameters" at the Brain Barriers Conference hosted by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The conference will take place from Tuesday evening, April 8 to Saturday, April 12.
Congrats to Daniella on this opportunity to share her work!
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Alec Batts has been selected to present at the Zuckerman Institute Postdoctoral Seminars (ZIPS) this Fall/Winter 2025.
ZIPS is a prestigious seminar series at Columbia University, featuring postdoctoral researchers presenting their work in an engaging and collaborative setting. Alec will be giving a 20-minute talk followed by a Q&A session on April 9th, 2025, at 4 PM at the Zuckerman Institute. The seminar will conclude with a social and refreshments, fostering discussions and networking among researchers.
Congratulations to Alec on this exciting opportunity…
Columbia University's Dr. Elisa Konofagou was featured on the latest episode of the Curing with Sound podcast by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation. The episode, titled Breaking Barriers: Focused Ultrasound Innovations with Elisa Konofagou, PhD, highlights Dr. Konofagou’s pioneering research in focused ultrasound and its impact on advancing noninvasive medical treatments.
The episode is now live and available for streaming on all major platforms. Listeners can tune in to hear Dr. Konofagou discuss the latest breakthroughs in focused ultrasound research, the clinical applications of this cutting-edge…
We are excited to share that Columbia University has been named a Focused Ultrasound Center of Excellence by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation (FUSF)—one of only 14 institutions worldwide to receive this designation. This recognition highlights Columbia’s pioneering research in focused ultrasound (FUS) and its impact on advancing non-invasive therapeutic technologies.
At the forefront of this achievement is Dr. Elisa Konofagou, Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology. For over two decades, Dr. Konofagou and the team have been leading …
We are really proud to share that Xiaoyue (Judy) Li successfully defended her dissertation on February 25, 2025! Her research, Development and Optimization of a Clinical Harmonic Motion Imaging System for Focused Ultrasound Ablation Monitoring and Assessment, is a remarkable contribution to the field of ultrasound imaging.
After the defense, we gathered to celebrate this incredible milestone. Shiqi surprised us all with a fantastic dance performance, filling the room with joy and laughter. And of course, we shared a delicious cake in Judy’s honor—a perfect way to wrap up such a special day…
We are excited to announce that Professor Elisa Konofagou and Georges Chabouh will be presenting at the European Molecular Imaging Meeting (EMIM) 2025 next month. Professor Konofagou will deliver a focus session talk on functional ultrasound imaging, while Georges Chabouh will present a poster on transcranial ultrasound localization microscopy in non-human primates.
Presentation 1: Focus Session Talk
- Speaker: Professor Elisa Konofagou
- Title: Functional Ultrasound Imaging of the Brain for Monitoring Ultrasound Neuro- and Vasomodulation
- Session Type: Focus Session
- Session Name: Functional…
Congratulations to Julien Grondin and Hannah Schleifer on their recent publication in PLOS ONE!
Read more about "High volume-rate echocardiography for simultaneous imaging of electromechanical activation and cardiac strain of the whole heart in a single heartbeat in humans" here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0313410
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than with hot chocolate and good company? The lab will host a Hot Chocolate Party on Tuesday, December 17th, at 3:00 PM in the conference room.
This festive event invites everyone to take a break from their busy schedules, enjoy a warm cup of rich hot chocolate, and connect with colleagues in a cozy, holiday atmosphere.
We also offer some delicious grant money, for anyone interested!
We hope to see you there, mugs in hand!
The UEIL lab recently came together to celebrate Alec’s PhD achievement with a relaxed day downtown during our annual lab retreat. It was a perfect chance for everyone to unwind and connect outside the lab while playing ping-pong.
Congratulations Alec!
Congratulations to Christina Proestaki for winning the 1st place at the student awards at the International Tissue Elasticity Conference, 2024 for her work "Sparse EWI: Towards an automated and real-time arrhythmia mapping technique"!
This Halloween, UEIL transformed into a realm of myths and legends! With a mythology theme, lab members showcased costumes inspired by ancient gods, creatures, and legends, blending science with mythical tales.
Happy Halloween!
The UEIL team recently gathered to celebrate a special occasion—the upcoming arrival of Pam's and Sergio’s baby! The lab hosted a baby shower to congratulate the couple and share in the excitement of this new chapter.
We wish Pam and Sergio all the best as they prepare for parenthood, and we look forward to meeting the newest member of the UEIL family!