Vascular Imaging Laboratory
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The Vascular Imaging Laboratory (VIL) at the University of Washington is comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of researchers who are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, education, and training in the field of medical imaging. We develop high resolution imaging technology for the medical community.
Mission Statement
The Vascular Imaging Lab is committed to advancing imaging technology and identifying the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease initiation, progression, and complications.
Upcoming Events
3rdAnnual MRI of Carotid Atherosclerosis Workshop, September 16-18th, 2009NOTICE: Due to unforeseen conflicts with most of our course instructors, we are having to cancel this year’s carotid imaging workshop originally scheduled for September 16-18, 2009.
If you are still interested in attending our workshop, please send us an e-mail to vil@u.washington.edu and we will add your name and contact information to our Early Notification list so that you will be notified as soon as we decide on when we will reschedule.
VIL in the News
"VIL Research Transitions to Market: VPDiagnostics Announces Plaque Analysis Software for MRI"
VIL’s technology and work from several NIH grants transitions to the commercial market with VPDiagnostics FDA approved MRI-PlaqueView software.
"VIL Participates in High Risk Plaque (HRP) Initiative to Identify Patients with Elevated Risk of Stroke"
VIL is proud to contribute its carotid imaging protocol and act as the core-reading center for the HRP project.
"Looking Beyond the Lumen to Predict Cerebrovascular Events"
a Stroke editorial by Winfried A. Willinek, MD
"UW Licenses Innovative Cardiovascular Software to VPDiagnostics "
from Medical News Today
Past Events
MRI of Carotid Atherosclerosis Workshop - September 24-25th, 2008The VIL held its second annual workshop on 3T MR imaging of vulnerable carotid plaque.
Carotid Atherosclerosis Imaging Symposium - September 26th, 2008In conjunction with the imaging workshop, the VIL held its second imaging symposium, entitled Carotid Atherosclerosis Imaging: Application in Clinical Trials and Natural History Studies
