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Junjie Yao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where he also holds positions as Associate Director for External Partnerships at the Fitzpatrick Institute of Photonics and is affiliated with the Duke Global Health Institute. His research focuses on the development of state-of-the-art photoacoustic tomography (PAT) technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. His work emphasizes functional brain imaging and early cancer theranostics. Dr. Yao's research utilizes PAT, which is a sensitive imaging modality known for its rich optical absorption contrast and high resolution across diverse spatial scales, from cellular to organ level imaging. He has received multiple grants for projects aimed at advancing medical technologies, including innovations in wearable ultrasound systems and super-resolution imaging techniques. He has contributed significantly to understanding deep brain functions and improving therapeutic approaches for stroke recovery. Dr. Yao's teaching includes various graduate-level courses in biomedical engineering, particularly in imaging systems and advanced topics.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)