The UK Photoacoustic Standardisation (UK-PAS) Network
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Dundee
Department Name: Biomedical Engineering
Abstract
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Organisations
- University of Dundee (Lead Research Organisation)
- Cochin University of Science and Technology (Collaboration)
- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (Collaboration)
- University of Cambridge (Collaboration)
- iThera Medical (Collaboration)
- Washington University in St Louis (Collaboration)
- Indian Institute Of Science Education & Research (Collaboration)
- Technical University of Munich (Collaboration)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Collaboration)
- Johns Hopkins University (Collaboration)
- Eindhoven University of Technology (Collaboration)
- University of Science and Technology of China USTC (Collaboration)
- Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (Collaboration)
- German Cancer Research Center (Collaboration)
- Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (Collaboration)
- National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) (Collaboration)
- University of Oxford (Collaboration)
- University of Texas (Collaboration)
- UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL (Collaboration)
- Catholic University of South Korea (Collaboration)
- University of Leeds (Collaboration)
- Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (Collaboration)
- Italian National Research Council (Collaboration)
- University College London (Collaboration)
- KING'S COLLEGE LONDON (Collaboration)
- University of Illinois (Collaboration)
- University of Twente (Collaboration)
- University of Bern (Collaboration)
- University of Lyon (Collaboration)
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (Collaboration)
- Institute of Cancer Research UK (Collaboration)
- National Physical Laboratory (Collaboration)
- Erasmus MC (Collaboration)
Publications
Hacker L
(2023)
A Stable Phantom Material for Optical and Acoustic Imaging.
in Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE
Hacker L
(2024)
Tutorial on phantoms for photoacoustic imaging applications.
in Journal of biomedical optics
| Description | The funding provided by the EPSRCfor the UK Photoacoustic Standardisation (UK-PAS) Network has played a crucial role in advancing photoacoustic imaging (PAI)-a revolutionary medical imaging technique that combines light and sound to produce highly detailed images of tissues inside the body. This support has enabled extensive international collaboration, allowing researchers to develop new skills, share expertise, and create new technologies to improve the accuracy and reliability of PAI. A significant achievement has been the establishment of a standardised data format and an open-source software tool, which provides a universal framework for storing, sharing, and analysing PAI data. These efforts ensure consistency across different institutions, promoting reproducibility and accelerating the transition of PAI from the laboratory to clinical applications. Additionally, a consensus document and roadmap for the development of stable test objects and characterisation methods for PAI has been created, setting the foundation for future advancements in imaging quality and reliability. A major focus of this initiative has been the development of standardised test phantoms, which are physical models that allow researchers to evaluate and refine imaging techniques in a controlled manner. Extensive community consultation and literature review have been conducted to identify the optimal geometries and material properties for these phantoms. As a result, a co-polymer-in-oil phantom composition has been proposed for widespread testing, ensuring that all materials used are commercially available and scientifically well-defined. A multi-centre pilot study has been completed and and a new multi-center study involving over 30 research laboratories is currently on the planning stages to assess the accuracy and consistency of these phantoms across different institutions. Once validated, these phantoms will become essential tools for comparing imaging systems worldwide, enhancing research quality and accelerating clinical adoption. The EPSRC funding has also facilitated international research exchanges and conference participation, allowing PhD students and early-career researchers to travel to leading conferences, present their research, and establish essential professional networks. These opportunities have not only fostered the next generation of PAI researchers but have also strengthened global collaboration, ensuring that the UK remains at the forefront of PAI innovation. The activities carried out under this grant have positioned the UK as the global leader in the standardisation of photoacoustic imaging, driving the development of international best practices and regulatory frameworks. With the first PAI systems receiving regulatory approval, these efforts are ensuring that PAI technology is successfully integrated into mainstream healthcare, improving diagnostics and patient outcomes worldwide. Through these strategic initiatives, EPSRC funding has played a transformative role in shaping the future of medical imaging. |
| Exploitation Route | The outcomes of this EPSRC-funded initiative will have a lasting impact on the photoacoustic imaging (PAI) community, medical research, and healthcare systems worldwide. The standardised data formats, test phantoms, and imaging protocols developed will serve as a foundation for international regulatory bodies such as the FDA, and CE, helping medical device manufacturers certify new PAI systems and accelerating their integration into clinical diagnostics. The open-source software tools and standardised data management systems will continue to be used and expanded by researchers globally, enabling more reproducible experiments and improved imaging techniques. The validated test phantoms will become essential tools for optimising system performance and ensuring consistency in research. The funding has also strengthened international collaboration, leading to new research projects and future grant applications while positioning the UK as the global leader in PAI standardisation. Additionally, the travel grants provided to PhD students and early-career researchers have enabled them to build professional networks, advancing their careers and fostering long-term partnerships between academia, industry, and healthcare. The UK will continue to host and lead major international workshops, conferences, and standardisation initiatives, ensuring its ongoing influence in the global adoption and regulation of PAI technology. |
| Sectors | Education Healthcare |
| URL | https://www.ipasc.science/ |
| Description | The findings from this EPSRC-funded initiative have been actively used to advance photoacoustic imaging (PAI) research, standardisation, and clinical adoption. The standardised data formats, test phantoms, and imaging protocols developed have been integrated into international research collaborations and regulatory discussions, providing a foundation for ensuring consistency in PAI system evaluation. The open-source software tools created have been adopted by researchers worldwide, enabling efficient data sharing, reproducibility, and performance benchmarking. The validated test phantoms are now being used across multiple laboratories in a multi-centre pilot study, ensuring consistency in system calibration and testing across different institutions. Additionally, the funding has facilitated international researcher exchanges, allowing experts to train in new techniques, build collaborations, and initiate new research projects. The findings have also been widely communicated through conferences, workshops, and peer-reviewed publications, strengthening the UK's position as a global leader in PAI standardisation and influencing ongoing efforts to integrate PAI technology into clinical diagnostics and regulatory frameworks. The consensus document and proposed standards developed through this EPSRC-funded initiative will play a crucial role in the standardisation of photoacoustic imaging (PAI) and the approval of PAI devices for clinical use. By providing a unified framework for data handling, imaging protocols, and test object properties, these standards will ensure consistency across different imaging systems and research institutions, accelerating regulatory approvals and the clinical translation of PAI technology. The road mapping exercise and its resultant publication have identified key barriers that must be overcome for PAI to become a widely adopted medical imaging modality. The proposed work areas outlined in this publication will serve as a strategic guide for researchers, helping them prioritise efforts, collaborate effectively, and drive innovation in the field. These developments will not only benefit researchers but also support the medical industry, clinicians, and regulatory bodies in integrating PAI into mainstream healthcare, ultimately improving diagnostics and patient outcomes. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2023 |
| Sector | Education,Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Impact Types | Societal Policy & public services |
| Description | Recommendations for a photoacoustic imaging phantom material |
| Geographic Reach | Multiple continents/international |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to new or improved professional practice |
| URL | https://www.ipasc.science/themes/test-objects-and-methods/ |
| Title | Tutorial on phantoms for photoacoustic imaging applications |
| Description | The protocols described in the tutorial on phantoms for photoacoustic imaging applications b provide a structured multi-step approach for the development, characterisation, and validation of tissue-mimicking phantoms used in photoacoustic imaging (PAI). These protocols offer detailed guidance on defining phantom material properties, selecting fabrication methods, and ensuring reproducibility across multiple research sites. By establishing standardised methodologies, these protocols address the lack of universally accepted test objects, thereby improving comparability and calibration of PAI systems. Developed through a consensus process within the International Photoacoustic Standardisation Consortium (IPASC), the protocols enable objective performance testing, device validation, and inter-laboratory consistency in PAI research. Additionally, the protocols introduce robust characterisation techniques for assessing phantom optical and acoustic properties, including double-integrating sphere systems for optical measurements and pulse-echo and through-transmission ultrasound techniques for acoustic analysis. These standardised procedures ensure that phantom properties such as optical absorption, scattering coefficients, acoustic attenuation, and speed of sound are accurately quantified, thereby improving device calibration and imaging system validation. The inclusion of multi-centre validation protocols ensures that phantoms can be consistently reproduced across laboratories, reducing experimental variability and minimising reliance on animal models in preclinical imaging studies. These protocols significantly advance the clinical translation of PAI technology, enhance regulatory compliance for medical imaging devices, and support global collaboration in biomedical imaging standardisation. |
| Type Of Material | Technology assay or reagent |
| Year Produced | 2024 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| Impact | The development of these standardised protocols for tissue-mimicking phantoms in photoacoustic imaging (PAI) has had a significant impact on the field of biomedical imaging, particularly in enhancing system calibration, validation, and reproducibility. By providing a structured framework for phantom development, these protocols have addressed the lack of universally accepted test objects, enabling more accurate and consistent performance assessments across different imaging systems and research institutions. This has strengthened inter-laboratory comparability, reducing variability in experimental outcomes and facilitating regulatory approval processes for medical imaging devices. Additionally, the protocols have contributed to advancing clinical translation efforts, ensuring that PAI technology can be reliably applied in healthcare settings for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Another notable impact of these protocols is their potential to reduce reliance on animal models in preclinical imaging research. By providing biologically relevant, reproducible phantoms, researchers can conduct system validation and performance testing without the ethical and logistical constraints associated with in vivo studies. Furthermore, these protocols have fostered international collaboration and knowledge exchange through the International Photoacoustic Standardisation Consortium (IPASC), uniting researchers from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies. This collaborative effort is accelerating the development of universally recognised imaging standards, ultimately contributing to higher quality, more reliable photoacoustic imaging for both research and clinical applications. |
| URL | https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-biomedical-optics/volume-29/issue-8/080801/Tu... |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Catholic University of South Korea |
| Country | Korea, Republic of |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres |
| Department | Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Johns Hopkins University |
| Department | Whiting School of Engineering |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | National Physical Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Technical University of Munich |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | University College London |
| Department | Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | University College London |
| Department | Division of Surgery & Interventional Science |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Department | Department of Physics |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | University of Leeds |
| Department | School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | University of Twente |
| Department | Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | Washington University in St Louis |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Consensus Document |
| Organisation | iThera Medical |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | I am currently involved in the development of a consensus document for establishing the candidate materials and phantom fabrication approach for the international photoacoustic standardisation consortium. The first draft of the consensus document was prepared and circulated to more than 112 academic and industrial partners across the world. Based on the feedback received, we are currently in the process of revising the document |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners were greatly involved in drafting the document, analysing the feedback and editing the document. They were also involved in the organisation and management of this effort. The mentioned collaborators are members of the leadership panel. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Impact | A consensus document is expected to be published by the end of 2023. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. However, this information can be found at https://www.ipasc.science/people/ |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Host Visiting Student Researchers |
| Organisation | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| Country | India |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | By hosting final year PhD students Sreelakshmi from Cochin University of Science and Technology India, Madhavanunni from IIT Palakkad India and Nan from University of Twente, I played a key role in facilitating knowledge exchange and advancing research in photoacoustic imaging at the University of Dundee. I contributed to setting up a double-integrating sphere (DIS) system for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials, while also assisting in the development of biopolymer-based photoacoustic gels and fabricating microvasculature phantoms for imaging validation. Additionally, I transferred valuable expertise by bringing skin-pigmentation phantom samples and protocols from the University of Twente and implementing the Filtered Delay Multiply and Sum (F-DMAS) algorithm for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM), improving imaging resolution and contrast. This partnership significantly contributed to efforts in phantom standardisation and cross-institutional research alignment, paving the way for future joint studies and publications. The collaboration allowed the students to gain hands-on experience with fabrication, characterisation, and imaging techniques, strengthening our research capabilities while also supporting the skill development and mentorship of the students involved. Through this engagement, I not only enhanced my expertise but also played a crucial role in fostering international research collaborations in biomedical imaging. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The contributions made by my partners, Sreelakshmi from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Madhavanunni from IIT Palakkad, and Nan from the University of Twente, were instrumental in advancing our collaborative research in photoacoustic imaging at the University of Dundee. Sreelakshmi contributed by developing biopolymer-based photoacoustic gels, synthesising and characterising biosonographic gels doped with optical dyes, and assessing their potential as photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging targets. Her work played a key role in improving phantom-based calibration and validation techniques for integrated imaging systems. Madhavanunni brought expertise in ultrasound signal processing, adapting and implementing the Filtered Delay Multiply and Sum (F-DMAS) algorithm for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM). He also designed and fabricated microvasculature phantoms with sub-micron features for flow dynamics studies, enabling better validation of optoacoustic imaging techniques. Nan focused on setting up the double-integrating sphere (DIS) system for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials. She transferred valuable protocols and skin-pigmentation phantom samples from the University of Twente, contributing to phantom standardisation efforts and enabling comparative analysis across institutions. Together, their expertise in phantom fabrication, imaging system validation, and computational modelling significantly enriched the collaboration, leading to knowledge exchange, skill development, and the establishment of strong cross-institutional research partnerships in biomedical imaging. |
| Impact | These collaborations have led to several significant outputs and outcomes, contributing to advancements in photoacoustic imaging and phantom development. These include: 1. Research and Technological Developments Successful Setup of a Double-Integrating Sphere (DIS) System Implemented at the University of Dundee for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials. Facilitated improved standardisation and reproducibility of phantom measurements across institutions. Development of Biopolymer-Based Photoacoustic Gels Fabrication of Microvasculature Phantoms Designed and fabricated sub-micron scaled phantoms to mimic vascular structures and flow dynamics for photoacoustic imaging validation. Provided a valuable testbed for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM) research. Contributed to technical validation and system optimisation. 2. Knowledge Exchange and Skill Development Transfer of phantom fabrication expertise from the University of Twente to Dundee. Hands-on training in photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging, fabrication of phantoms, and characterisation of tissue-mimicking materials. Exchange of computational techniques for image reconstruction and ultrasound signal processing. 3. Publications, Presentations, and Future Research Data generated from this collaboration is being prepared for journal publications in biomedical imaging, photoacoustics, and phantom standardisation. Results have been or will be presented at international conferences related to photoacoustic imaging, biomedical engineering, and imaging system validation. Potential inclusion in multi-centre round-robin studies for phantom standardisation. 4. Multidisciplinary Nature of the Collaboration This partnership is highly multidisciplinary, bringing together expertise from multiple fields, including: Biomedical Engineering - Development and validation of photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging systems. Medical Physics - Understanding the optical and acoustic properties of tissue-mimicking materials. Materials Science - Fabrication and characterisation of biocompatible phantoms and imaging targets. Computational Imaging and Signal Processing - Implementation of image reconstruction techniques. Chemistry and Biophotonics - Synthesis of biocompatible hydrogels and modification of optical absorption properties for imaging applications. 5. Future Collaborative Opportunities Strengthened international research ties between University of Dundee, Cochin University of Science and Technology, IIT Palakkad, and the University of Twente. Potential for further funding applications for collaborative research projects in biomedical imaging. Ongoing discussions for continued student exchanges and joint research initiatives in phantom standardisation and multi-modal imaging. These outcomes and outputs reflect the success of this multidisciplinary collaboration in pushing the boundaries of photoacoustic imaging research and technology development. |
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Description | Host Visiting Student Researchers |
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad |
| Country | India |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | By hosting final year PhD students Sreelakshmi from Cochin University of Science and Technology India, Madhavanunni from IIT Palakkad India and Nan from University of Twente, I played a key role in facilitating knowledge exchange and advancing research in photoacoustic imaging at the University of Dundee. I contributed to setting up a double-integrating sphere (DIS) system for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials, while also assisting in the development of biopolymer-based photoacoustic gels and fabricating microvasculature phantoms for imaging validation. Additionally, I transferred valuable expertise by bringing skin-pigmentation phantom samples and protocols from the University of Twente and implementing the Filtered Delay Multiply and Sum (F-DMAS) algorithm for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM), improving imaging resolution and contrast. This partnership significantly contributed to efforts in phantom standardisation and cross-institutional research alignment, paving the way for future joint studies and publications. The collaboration allowed the students to gain hands-on experience with fabrication, characterisation, and imaging techniques, strengthening our research capabilities while also supporting the skill development and mentorship of the students involved. Through this engagement, I not only enhanced my expertise but also played a crucial role in fostering international research collaborations in biomedical imaging. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The contributions made by my partners, Sreelakshmi from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Madhavanunni from IIT Palakkad, and Nan from the University of Twente, were instrumental in advancing our collaborative research in photoacoustic imaging at the University of Dundee. Sreelakshmi contributed by developing biopolymer-based photoacoustic gels, synthesising and characterising biosonographic gels doped with optical dyes, and assessing their potential as photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging targets. Her work played a key role in improving phantom-based calibration and validation techniques for integrated imaging systems. Madhavanunni brought expertise in ultrasound signal processing, adapting and implementing the Filtered Delay Multiply and Sum (F-DMAS) algorithm for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM). He also designed and fabricated microvasculature phantoms with sub-micron features for flow dynamics studies, enabling better validation of optoacoustic imaging techniques. Nan focused on setting up the double-integrating sphere (DIS) system for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials. She transferred valuable protocols and skin-pigmentation phantom samples from the University of Twente, contributing to phantom standardisation efforts and enabling comparative analysis across institutions. Together, their expertise in phantom fabrication, imaging system validation, and computational modelling significantly enriched the collaboration, leading to knowledge exchange, skill development, and the establishment of strong cross-institutional research partnerships in biomedical imaging. |
| Impact | These collaborations have led to several significant outputs and outcomes, contributing to advancements in photoacoustic imaging and phantom development. These include: 1. Research and Technological Developments Successful Setup of a Double-Integrating Sphere (DIS) System Implemented at the University of Dundee for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials. Facilitated improved standardisation and reproducibility of phantom measurements across institutions. Development of Biopolymer-Based Photoacoustic Gels Fabrication of Microvasculature Phantoms Designed and fabricated sub-micron scaled phantoms to mimic vascular structures and flow dynamics for photoacoustic imaging validation. Provided a valuable testbed for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM) research. Contributed to technical validation and system optimisation. 2. Knowledge Exchange and Skill Development Transfer of phantom fabrication expertise from the University of Twente to Dundee. Hands-on training in photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging, fabrication of phantoms, and characterisation of tissue-mimicking materials. Exchange of computational techniques for image reconstruction and ultrasound signal processing. 3. Publications, Presentations, and Future Research Data generated from this collaboration is being prepared for journal publications in biomedical imaging, photoacoustics, and phantom standardisation. Results have been or will be presented at international conferences related to photoacoustic imaging, biomedical engineering, and imaging system validation. Potential inclusion in multi-centre round-robin studies for phantom standardisation. 4. Multidisciplinary Nature of the Collaboration This partnership is highly multidisciplinary, bringing together expertise from multiple fields, including: Biomedical Engineering - Development and validation of photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging systems. Medical Physics - Understanding the optical and acoustic properties of tissue-mimicking materials. Materials Science - Fabrication and characterisation of biocompatible phantoms and imaging targets. Computational Imaging and Signal Processing - Implementation of image reconstruction techniques. Chemistry and Biophotonics - Synthesis of biocompatible hydrogels and modification of optical absorption properties for imaging applications. 5. Future Collaborative Opportunities Strengthened international research ties between University of Dundee, Cochin University of Science and Technology, IIT Palakkad, and the University of Twente. Potential for further funding applications for collaborative research projects in biomedical imaging. Ongoing discussions for continued student exchanges and joint research initiatives in phantom standardisation and multi-modal imaging. These outcomes and outputs reflect the success of this multidisciplinary collaboration in pushing the boundaries of photoacoustic imaging research and technology development. |
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Description | Host Visiting Student Researchers |
| Organisation | University of Twente |
| Department | Developmental BioEngineering (Twente) |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Hospitals |
| PI Contribution | By hosting final year PhD students Sreelakshmi from Cochin University of Science and Technology India, Madhavanunni from IIT Palakkad India and Nan from University of Twente, I played a key role in facilitating knowledge exchange and advancing research in photoacoustic imaging at the University of Dundee. I contributed to setting up a double-integrating sphere (DIS) system for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials, while also assisting in the development of biopolymer-based photoacoustic gels and fabricating microvasculature phantoms for imaging validation. Additionally, I transferred valuable expertise by bringing skin-pigmentation phantom samples and protocols from the University of Twente and implementing the Filtered Delay Multiply and Sum (F-DMAS) algorithm for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM), improving imaging resolution and contrast. This partnership significantly contributed to efforts in phantom standardisation and cross-institutional research alignment, paving the way for future joint studies and publications. The collaboration allowed the students to gain hands-on experience with fabrication, characterisation, and imaging techniques, strengthening our research capabilities while also supporting the skill development and mentorship of the students involved. Through this engagement, I not only enhanced my expertise but also played a crucial role in fostering international research collaborations in biomedical imaging. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The contributions made by my partners, Sreelakshmi from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Madhavanunni from IIT Palakkad, and Nan from the University of Twente, were instrumental in advancing our collaborative research in photoacoustic imaging at the University of Dundee. Sreelakshmi contributed by developing biopolymer-based photoacoustic gels, synthesising and characterising biosonographic gels doped with optical dyes, and assessing their potential as photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging targets. Her work played a key role in improving phantom-based calibration and validation techniques for integrated imaging systems. Madhavanunni brought expertise in ultrasound signal processing, adapting and implementing the Filtered Delay Multiply and Sum (F-DMAS) algorithm for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM). He also designed and fabricated microvasculature phantoms with sub-micron features for flow dynamics studies, enabling better validation of optoacoustic imaging techniques. Nan focused on setting up the double-integrating sphere (DIS) system for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials. She transferred valuable protocols and skin-pigmentation phantom samples from the University of Twente, contributing to phantom standardisation efforts and enabling comparative analysis across institutions. Together, their expertise in phantom fabrication, imaging system validation, and computational modelling significantly enriched the collaboration, leading to knowledge exchange, skill development, and the establishment of strong cross-institutional research partnerships in biomedical imaging. |
| Impact | These collaborations have led to several significant outputs and outcomes, contributing to advancements in photoacoustic imaging and phantom development. These include: 1. Research and Technological Developments Successful Setup of a Double-Integrating Sphere (DIS) System Implemented at the University of Dundee for optical characterisation of photoacoustic phantom materials. Facilitated improved standardisation and reproducibility of phantom measurements across institutions. Development of Biopolymer-Based Photoacoustic Gels Fabrication of Microvasculature Phantoms Designed and fabricated sub-micron scaled phantoms to mimic vascular structures and flow dynamics for photoacoustic imaging validation. Provided a valuable testbed for optoacoustic localisation microscopy (OALM) research. Contributed to technical validation and system optimisation. 2. Knowledge Exchange and Skill Development Transfer of phantom fabrication expertise from the University of Twente to Dundee. Hands-on training in photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging, fabrication of phantoms, and characterisation of tissue-mimicking materials. Exchange of computational techniques for image reconstruction and ultrasound signal processing. 3. Publications, Presentations, and Future Research Data generated from this collaboration is being prepared for journal publications in biomedical imaging, photoacoustics, and phantom standardisation. Results have been or will be presented at international conferences related to photoacoustic imaging, biomedical engineering, and imaging system validation. Potential inclusion in multi-centre round-robin studies for phantom standardisation. 4. Multidisciplinary Nature of the Collaboration This partnership is highly multidisciplinary, bringing together expertise from multiple fields, including: Biomedical Engineering - Development and validation of photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging systems. Medical Physics - Understanding the optical and acoustic properties of tissue-mimicking materials. Materials Science - Fabrication and characterisation of biocompatible phantoms and imaging targets. Computational Imaging and Signal Processing - Implementation of image reconstruction techniques. Chemistry and Biophotonics - Synthesis of biocompatible hydrogels and modification of optical absorption properties for imaging applications. 5. Future Collaborative Opportunities Strengthened international research ties between University of Dundee, Cochin University of Science and Technology, IIT Palakkad, and the University of Twente. Potential for further funding applications for collaborative research projects in biomedical imaging. Ongoing discussions for continued student exchanges and joint research initiatives in phantom standardisation and multi-modal imaging. These outcomes and outputs reflect the success of this multidisciplinary collaboration in pushing the boundaries of photoacoustic imaging research and technology development. |
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Eindhoven University of Technology |
| Department | Department of Biomedical Engineering |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Erasmus MC |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Hospitals |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | German Cancer Research Center |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Indian Institute Of Science Education & Research |
| Country | India |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Institute of Cancer Research UK |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Italian National Research Council |
| Country | Italy |
| Sector | Public |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Johns Hopkins University |
| Department | Whiting School of Engineering |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | King's College London |
| Department | Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | National Physical Laboratory |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Technical University of Munich |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | Technion - Israel Institute of Technology |
| Department | Faculty of Electrical Engineering |
| Country | Israel |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University College London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Bern |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Cambridge |
| Department | Department of Physics |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Leeds |
| Department | School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Liverpool |
| Department | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Lyon |
| Country | France |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Oxford |
| Department | Department of Engineering Science |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Science and Technology of China USTC |
| Country | China |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Texas |
| Department | M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | University of Twente |
| Department | Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Multicentre Phantom Fabrication Study |
| Organisation | iThera Medical |
| Country | Germany |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | A multicentre phantom fabrication study was designed and conducted. The study involved the participation of more than 23 academic labs and 2 industrial partners across the world. The study aims to establish a standardised phantom fabrication methodology for photoacoustic imaging studies. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The partners involved in this study performed the fabrication of the phantom based on a supplied protocol. The partners mentioned in this section worked on the design and organisation of the studies, the development of the phantom fabrication protocol and performing the characterisation studies. A full list of collaborators is not currently provided. |
| Impact | We expect to publish the outcomes of this multicentre study by the end of 2024 |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Title | Co-polymer in oil based phantoms |
| Description | We established a stable material that can be used to fabricate phantoms for photoacoustic imaging |
| Type Of Technology | New Material/Compound |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| Open Source License? | Yes |
| Impact | A phantom fabrication protocol was developed and is available as open source |
| Description | A proposal for a standard metadata format |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A talk that gave an update on the multicentre study efforts at the largest international conference in photoacoustic imaging |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/PC12379/PC1237910/A-proposal-for-a... |
| Description | International Workshop on Photoacoustic Imaging Phantoms |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | The International Workshop on Photoacoustic Imaging Phantoms, held at the University of Dundee, successfully brought together PhD students, early-career researchers, and industry experts, leading to several significant outcomes and impacts: Enhanced Practical Skills - Over 18 participants gained hands-on experience in phantom fabrication and acoustic characterisation, equipping them with essential skills for their research. Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration - The workshop facilitated new research connections, with participants reporting potential joint projects and institutional collaborations in photoacoustic imaging. Strengthening of UK Research Reputation - The event highlighted the UK's leadership in biomedical imaging standardisation, attracting international researchers and reinforcing the University of Dundee's role as a key research hub. Career Development - Early-career researchers benefited from mentorship, career guidance, and training in intellectual property and commercialisation, improving their professional development prospects. Advancements in Standardisation Efforts - The knowledge gained during the workshop is expected to contribute to phantom standardisation studies, improving the reproducibility and validation of photoacoustic imaging for future clinical applications. Feedback from attendees indicated increased confidence in using photoacoustic imaging techniques, and several participants expressed interest in further collaboration and extended research visits to UK institutions. The workshop successfully fostered a growing international community committed to advancing biomedical imaging research and technology development. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://www.ipasc.science/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1st-International-Workshop-on-Photoacoustic-Pha... |
| Description | Roadmapping Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A road mapping workshop was organised at the University of Cambridge whereby members from academic labs, policy-making bodies, industry and standards organisations were able to come together and discuss various aspects of photoacoustic imaging technology. The outcomes of the road-mapping workshop will be published by summer 2023 |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.ipasc.science/publications/ |
| Description | Strategic road mapping to accelerate the development of photoacoustic imaging standards |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A talk at the largest international conference in photoacoustic imaging |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/PC12379/PC1237909/Strategic-road-m... |