Imaging technologies play a vital role in diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of diseases, and Creare is developing technologies that improve imaging hardware and provide advanced image processing and visualization capabilities. Our unusual combination of diverse skills and experience in materials engineering, data processing algorithms, sensor design, miniature and precision hardware, and graphics software development enable us to create sophisticated multidisciplinary solutions for challenging imaging requirements.

In one example of Creare’s work, we are currently developing a novel system for planning minimally-invasive surgical procedures. This system integrates existing imaging technology with innovative image processing and visualization software to provide the surgeon with the ability to view three-dimensional images of each patient’s anatomy. The images can be used preoperatively for planning purposes or intraoperatively for surgical navigation when combined with deformable tissue models. Creare is also pursuing development of novel technology for three-dimensional characterization of the shape of physiological structures and pathological lesions. This technology could be applied to a variety of diseases ranging from glaucoma to colon cancer.

Other examples of Creare R&D efforts include development of unique ultrasound transducers (such as ultra-high-frequency arrays for in vivo acoustic microscopy and transducers for high resolution imaging of the eye), gas recovery for lung imaging, and visualization software for microwave dosimetry.