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Synchrotron imaging of blood flows - getting a closer look

Biological Engineering is working with Australian Synchrotron to develop novel approaches to 3D blood flow imaging.

Engineering methods such as laser-based particle image velocity capture (PIV), together with synchrotron x-ray photonics, are revolutionizing how whole-body imaging of blood flow is performed.

This exciting new approach is expected to provide new platforms for medical diagnostic imaging of vascular structure and function, as well as for other dynamic tissues such as lung and heart.

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High resolution 3D reconstructions of blood flow imaged through a model vessel. Profiles were made using newly developed flow visualization software designed for use with synchrotron-based xray imaging of vessel networks

High resolution image of an arterial tree using synchrotron-based x-ray imaging

Growing tissues by remote control

computer-based 3D simulation of a flow field through a model vessel taken using synchtrotron-based x-ray imaging in combination with PIV