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	Three-dimensional rendering of a microCT scan of a human femur.

The field of medical imaging has exploded during the past decade, and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers are at the forefront of developing new technologies, such as Raman microscopy, as well as creating novel applications of existing technologies. Image processing algorithms are written for specific applications.

• Infrared -- Keith Bartels, Ph.D.

• X-ray -- Keith Bartels, Ph.D.

• Endoscopy -- Keith Bartels, Ph.D.

• Ultrasound -- Keith Bartels, Ph.D.

• Fluorescence  -- Jian Ling, Ph.D.

• Raman -- Jian Ling, Ph.D.

• Thermal -- Keith Bartels, Ph.D.

• Spectroscopy -- Keith Bartels, Ph.D. and Jian Ling, Ph.D.

SwRI has live cell imaging capabilities to support project work. View the video in QuickTime or Windows Media

For more information about medical imaging capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Keith Bartels, Ph.D., at kbartels@swri.org or (210) 522-6062, or Jian Ling, Ph.D., at jling@swri.org or (210) 522-3953.

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June 16, 2011