Musculoskeletal Imaging

Dr. Matthew Bucknor of the University of California San Francisco's Radiology Department, talks about his research with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and it's application in Radiology and Imaging.

Dr. Sharmila Majumdar of University of California San Francisco's Radiology Department, speaks about her research using quantitative imaging techniques and methodoligies to analyze the musculoskeletal system.

Dr. Valentina Pedoia of University of California San Francisco's Radiology Department, explains how Machine Learning helps provide precision medicine for Musculoskeletal Imaging.

Dr. Thomas Link of the University of California San Francisco's Radiology Department, shares his research in observing degenerative joint disease using advanced imaging technology to identify risk and create preventative measures.

Dr. Richard Souza of University of California San Francisco's Radiology Department, investigates osteoarthritis using technology based research involving biomechanics. 

Human Performance and Functional Testing Core (HPFTC) provides state-of-the-art accurate and reliable assessment of a wide range of human movements, and acts as a catalyst for introducing these technologies into a broad range of translational research projects across the University. It also provides educational sessions to current and future users increasing research collaborations and disseminating information.

Imaging and Data Analysis Core (IDAC) provides all projects in the CORT with the infrastructure, expertise and tools to support customized imaging acquisition as well as image and data analysis. It acts as a catalyst for introducing these technologies into a broad range of translational research projects, through UCSF and its Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and through the UC Davis Medical Center and its Clinical and Translational Science Center and other forms of outreach.

Center of Research Translation for the Study of Osteoarthritis (CORT). Our goals are to translate new non-invasive quantitative imaging biomarkers that describe the biological processes in osteoarthritis, from proof of principle to studies in humans and widely available clinical tools directly impacting patient care, and to develop models and relationships between the quantitative imaging measures and functional biomechanics, not only for monitoring and diagnosing osteoarthritis, but also for assessing pharmaceutical or surgical therapies and interventions.

Dr. Matthew Bucknor, MD, Assistant Professor in the Musculoskeletal Imaging subspecialty at UCSF, works to improve treatments for bone tumors, soft tissue tumors, and joint disease.

Daria Motamedi, MD and Tara Morgan, MD discuss imaging technologies specific to diagnosing to sports injuries and to using ultrasound guided interventions. Recorded on 10/20/2015. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public".