Temperature dependent photoacoustic imaging

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PATENT NO 8904871
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13190334

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The present disclosure relates to methods and systems relating to temperature dependent photoacoustic imaging are provided. In such methods and systems, a tissue sample may be exposed to thermal energy and electromagnetic radiation to generate an acoustic signal, which may be detected. The amplitude of the acoustic signal may be determined and correlated with a tissue property, such as the presence or absence of macrophages or foam cells.

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  • BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Yun-Sheng Austin, US 50 154
Emelianov, Stanislav Austin, US 16 397
Frey, Wolfgang Austin, US 10 48
Shah, Jignesh San Jose, US 39 310
Sokolov, Konstantin Austin, US 16 271
Su, Jimmy Austin, US 15 132
Wang, Bo Austin, US 631 3576

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