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Adam Waspe
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Research
Latest papers
Ultrasound imaging using single-element biaxial beamforming.
Journal of medical imaging (Bellingham, Wash.) · 2026
Preliminary Study of a Modular MR-Compatible Robot for Image-Guided Insertion of Multiple Needles.
Frontiers in oncology · 2022
Turning down the heat: The case for mild hyperthermia and thermosensitive liposomes.
Nanomedicine : nanotechnology, biology, and medicine · 2022
Latest funding
- $612,000
An MRI-compatible focused ultrasound platform for non-invasive treatment of intraventricular hemorrhage of prematurity
CIHR · 2022 · Principal investigator
- $424,576
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound for Incisionless Musculotendinous Contracture Release
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
- $325,250
Development of a Magnetic Resonance guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Platform for Perinatal*Applications
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
7 publications.
Ultrasound imaging using single-element biaxial beamforming.
Meulenbroek N, Curiel L, Waspe A, Pichardo S
Preliminary Study of a Modular MR-Compatible Robot for Image-Guided Insertion of Multiple Needles.
Aleong AM, Looi T, Luo K, Zou Z, Waspe A, Singh S, Drake JM, Weersink RA
Turning down the heat: The case for mild hyperthermia and thermosensitive liposomes.
Regenold M, Bannigan P, Evans JC, Waspe A, Temple MJ, Allen C
An MR-based quantitative intraventricular hemorrhage porcine model for MR-guided focused ultrasound thrombolysis.
Looi T, Piorkowska K, Mougenot C, Waspe A, Hynynen K, Drake J
An In vivo Multi-Modal Structural Template for Neonatal Piglets Using High Angular Resolution and Population-Based Whole-Brain Tractography.
Zhong J, Chen DQ, Walker M, Waspe A, Looi T, Piorkowska K, Drake JM, Hodaie M
A rapid magnetic resonance acoustic radiation force imaging sequence for ultrasonic refocusing.
Mougenot C, Pichardo S, Engler S, Waspe A, Colas EC, Drake JM
Variable ultrasound trigger delay for improved magnetic resonance acoustic radiation force imaging.
Mougenot C, Waspe A, Looi T, Drake JM
An MRI-compatible focused ultrasound platform for non-invasive treatment of intraventricular hemorrhage of prematurity
Principal investigators: Drake, James M; Waspe, Adam C
Keywords: Animal Model; Cavitation Monitoring; Focused Ultrasound; Histotripsy; Hydrocephalus; Intraventricular Hemorrhage; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Sonothrombolysis; Surgical Robotics; Ultrafast Doppler Ultrasound Imaging
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound for Incisionless Musculotendinous Contracture Release
Principal investigators: Drake, James M
Keywords: Focused Ultrasound; Magnetic Resonance Guided Treatment; Muscle Contractures; Tendon Lengthening
Development of a Magnetic Resonance guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Platform for Perinatal*Applications
Principal investigators: Waspe, Adam
Development of simulation tools and enhanced image-guidance for optimized planning and monitoring of high intensity focused ultrasound energy delivery
Principal investigators: Waspe, Adam
Development of simulation tools and enhanced image-guidance for optimized planning and monitoring of high intensity focused ultrasound energy delivery
Principal investigators: Waspe, Adam
Development of a Magnetic Resonance guided High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Platform for Perinatal Applications
Principal investigators: Waspe, Adam C; Allard, Mathieu; Drake, James M
Keywords: Fetal Intervention; Fetal Malformations; High Intensity Focused Ultrasound; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Medical Robotics; Motion Compensation; Mri Compatibility; Pregnant Rabbit Model; Thermometry; Treatment Planning
Thermosensitive Liposome Formulation of Vinorelbine in Combination with MR-Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Mediated Hyperthermia: An Innovative Approach to Treatment of Rhabdomyosarcoma
Principal investigators: Allen, Christine J; Gerstle, Justin T
Keywords: Chemotherapy; Drug Delivery; Hyperthermia; Liposomes; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Nanoparticles; Pediatric Cancer; Rhabdomyosarcoma
Temperature measurement in cortical bone and bone marrow during magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound thermo-therapy in a porcine model
Principal investigators: Drake, James M; Cheng, Hai-Ling M; Sivaloganathan, Sivabal
Keywords: Biomedical Engineering (1102); Biophysics (3113); Bone Tumour Therapy; High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound; Magnetic Resonance Thermometry; Mathematical Modelling (2960); Medical And Health Sciences (1211); Relaxation Time Mapping; Temperature Modeling; Thermal Ablation
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
Frequent collaborators
- Medical Biophysics
- Neurosciences and Mental Health
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Surgery
- Department of Surgery
Co-authors at University of Toronto, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.
Thomas Looi
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
4 shared papers, latest 2022
James Drake
Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2018
Christine Allen
Medical Biophysics
1 shared papers, latest 2022
Mojgan Hodaie
Department of Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2016
Kullervo Hynynen
Medical Biophysics
1 shared papers, latest 2018
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