I am managing and developing medical image archive and retrieve software infrastructures, providing support for data access.
I am interested in the design and synthesis of small molecules and radiolabeling with C-11, F-18 as well as Tc-99m as novel radioligands for PET/SPECT imaging use.
My research efforts are towards radiotracers production for preclinical studies and performance radiotracers production for clinical use related to activities in compliance with protocols and cGMP and FDA regulations.
Kusunose J, Caskey C, Fast, low frequency plane-wave imaging for ultrasound contrast imaging. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 2018 Oct; 44(10):2131-2142
Ilovitsh T, Ilovitsh A, Foiret J, Caskey C, Kusunose J, Fite B, Zhang H, Mahakian L, Tam S, Butts-Pauly K, Qin S & Ferrara K, Enhanced microbubble contrast agent oscillation following 250 kHz insonation. Scientific Reports volume 8, Article number: 16347 (2018)
Kusunose J, Zhang H, Gagnon MK, Pan T, Simon SI, Ferrara KW: Microfluidic system for facilitated quantification of nanoparticle accumulation to cells under laminar flow. Ann Biomed Eng 2013, 41:89-99.
My research focus is on diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound using contrast agents, as well image-guided cancer therapy and neuromodulation.
My current projects include using image-guided ultrasound to increase particle delivery to breast tumors, as well as using focused ultrasound to illicit neuronal activation in brain
I enjoy being involved in Human Imaging studies. Each study is unique and interesting, offering great new data. I am constantly being amazed by the creativity coming from each of the groups, and have truly enjoyed my time working with them.
I screen and position participants and perform research MR protocols. I also provide MR technologist services and support for Investigators and research staff.
I enjoy all the people. Since there are many people working here from other countries, I like to learn about their home countries. My goal is to make sure that their experience at the VUIIS is a pleasant and productive one.
My job is to make sure that the day to day operations of the VUIIS run smoothly
Working at VUIIS provides an environment of perpetual learning and growth in the world of research. My focus in PET/CT imaging allows me to apply my clinical knowledge of nuclear medicine to help participants and investigators in preclinical trial studies.
I am responsible for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals for PET studies at VUIIS. I also provide PET/CT imaging services and support to clinical trial participants, research staff and investigators.
I like the collaborative environment that I have experienced at VUIIS.
I help with the maintenance of imaging systems and design of supporting hardware.
Colvin DC, Does MD, Yue Z, Quarles C, Yankeelov TE, Gore JC. New Insights into Tumor Microstructure with Temporal Diffusion Spectroscopy. Cancer Res 2008; 68:5941-47.
Gore JC, Xu J, Colvin DC, Yankeelov TE, Parsons EC, Does MD. Characterization of tissue structure at varying length scales using temporal diffusion spectroscopy. NMR Biomed. 2010 Aug; 23(7):745-56. Review
Colvin DC, Loveless ME, Does MD, Yue Z, Yankeelov TE, Gore JC. Earlier detection of tumor treatment response using magnetic resonance diffusion imaging with oscillating gradients. Magn Reson Imaging. 2011 Apr; 29(3):315-23.
Atuegwu NC, Colvin DC, Loveless ME, Xu L, Gore JC, Yankeelov TE. Incorporation of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging data into a simple mathematical model of tumor growth. Phys Med Biol. 2011 Dec 7;57(1):225-240.
Attia AS, Schroeder KA, Wilson KJ, Seeley EH, Hammer ND, Colvin DC, Manier ML, Nicklay JJ, Rose KL, Gore JC, Caprioli RM, Skaar EP. Monitoring the inflammatory response to infection through the integration of MALDI IMS and MRI. Cell Host Microbe 2012 Jun 14;11(6): 664-73
My interests include the development of novel magnetic resonance imaging techniques for preclinical and translational research, with applications ranging from lung cancer to brain cancer to staph infection to stroke.
My work at the VUIIS involves collaborating with scientific investigators in developing magnetic resonance imaging protocols for use in preclinical and translational research, as well as assisting in the management of the magnetic resonance imaging resources within our facility. My daily activities range from programming, testing, and optimizing novel imaging pulse sequences, to acquisition and analysis of MRI data, to providing technical support for collaborators both within the VUIIS and the Vanderbilt medical research community.