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

The Vascular Imaging Laboratory is proud to announce the 3^rd annual MRI of Carotid Atherosclerosis Workshop, a three-day intensive course for 3T MR imaging of vulnerable carotid plaque.   The curriculum will focus on small-group, hands-on scanning and analysis of carotid plaque and will provide a solid foundation in Carotid Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  More details will be posted soon.

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

The VIL held its second annual workshop on 3T MR imaging of vulnerable carotid plaque.

In conjunction with the imaging workshop, the VIL held its second imaging symposium, entitled Carotid Atherosclerosis Imaging: Application in Clinical Trials and Natural History Studies