Development of Computer Vision Techniques for use with a Multi-Camera Panoramic Fluorescence Imaging System for Cardiac Imaging
Jan Christoph, Professor
UC San Francisco
Applications for Spring 2025 are closed for this project.
Are you a computer vision enthusiast and are you interested in applying your skills in biological research? Our group develops computational and experimental methods for the imaging of the heart and heart rhythm disorders. We have developed a novel panoramic high-speed fluorescence imaging setup for the imaging of the heart, as described in https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.07943
The imaging setup consists of 12 high-speed cameras with which we are able to reconstruct the heart's 3D shape, perform 'motion capture', and measure mechanical contraction and electrophysiological wave phenomena across the heart's surface.
Role: The goal of this project is to contribute to the development of and further enhance the optical imaging system, and we are looking for people who would like to further develop and validate this system. The exact work will depend on the experience, availability, interest, and progress of the student. Research in this area is at the intersection of computer vision, biology, bioengineering, biophysics, cardiology and computer science. At least 12 hours are typically needed to make significant progress and students who can devote at least 12 hours will be given preference. The work will involve developing computer vision and optical techniques, testing imaging configurations, generating data, and performing data analysis. Depending on time and interests of the student, the work can have an emphasis on either of these aspects.
Qualifications: Familiarity with computer vision, 3D graphics, libraries such as OpenCV or Open3D, and at least 2 programming languages (e.g. Python and C++). At least 12 hours are typically needed to make significant progress and students who can devote at least 12 hours will be given preference.
Day-to-day supervisor for this project: Jan Christoph
Hours: 12 or more hours
Off-Campus Research Site: Initially, the work will be performed at our institute, the Cardiovascular Research Institute on UCSF's Mission Bay Campus on 1-2 days a week. With increasing experience and independence (4+ months), the student may also work from home. It is required to participate in a 1-2h long lab meeting every 2 weeks on Thursdays between 4-6pm, join work-related discussions on Discord, as well as regular 1-on-1 meetings once per week to discuss the student's progress in person or on Zoom. Please state your availability (which weekdays work best for you) when applying.
Related website: http://cardiacvision.ucsf.edu
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