Transcatheter Neurosurgical Technologies Lab at UCSF

We are a translational research lab creating new standards of care for neurosurgical diseases through creative disruption and state-of-the-art technology development. We strive to find unmet clinical needs, unravel complex basic science problems, and bring solutions back to our patients in the form of new technologies and surgical techniques.

 

 

Two frames showing multimodal imaging of carotid arteries
Multimodal Imaging of Carotid Plaques

We leverage novel imaging techniques to better understand the biomechanical factors underlying carotid artery plaque disruption and healing.

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Glass model closeup showing catheters removing clot
Science of Mechanical Thrombectomy

We create new technologies for endovascular treatment of vessel occlusion causing stroke and infarctions.

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Two schematic illustrations of testing models, with the cerebrovascular system of a rabbit shown on the right and and the human cerebrovascular system shown on the right
Innovative Testing Platforms

We develop highly realistic preclinical testing platforms with the goal of creating safer and more effective treatments for neurosurgical diseases.

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