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Chien-Min Kao is a Professor in the Department of Radiology specializing in Medical Physics at the University of Chicago. His research interests focus on advancements in positron emission tomography (PET) and molecular imaging technologies. Dr. Kao's laboratory has made significant contributions to developing novel detector technologies that enhance PET imaging performance. He pioneered the use of waveform sampling PET detectors and the multi-voltage threshold (MVT) method for digital acquisition of PET data. His work involves creating compact, modular PET systems that integrate advanced data processing methods. Dr. Kao is also exploring organ-specific PET imaging systems and hybrid PET/MRI systems. In addition to his technical contributions, he collaborates with other researchers in PET-based biomedical research, aiming to improve treatments for cancer and neurological diseases. Furthermore, he investigates machine learning methods for analyzing multi-modality studies and compartmental modeling in population studies.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Professor in the Department of Radiology, focusing on Medical Physics and advanced imaging technologies.
Department of Philosophy