For decades now, photoacoustic imaging (PAI) has been investigated to realize its potential
as a niche biomedical imaging modality. Despite its highly desirable optical contrast and …

Hypoxia causes the expression of signaling molecules which regulate cell division, lead to
angiogenesis, and further, in the tumor microenvironment, promote resistance to …

Ultrasound detection is one of the major components of photoacoustic imaging systems.
Advancement in ultrasound transducer technology has a significant impact on the translation …

This paper reviews the advances made in recent years on modeling approaches and
experimental techniques to characterize the mechanical properties of human skin. The skin …

Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is an emerging functional and molecular imaging technology
that has attracted much attention in the past decade. Recently, many researchers have used …

Optoacoustic (OA, photoacoustic) imaging capitalizes on the synergistic combination of light
excitation and ultrasound detection to empower biological and clinical investigations with …

Accurate assessment of the size and depth of infiltration is critical for effectively treating and
removing skin cancer, especially melanoma. However, existing methods such as skin biopsy …

Significance Cutaneous melanoma (CM) has a high morbidity and mortality rate, but it can
be cured if the primary lesion is detected and treated at an early stage. Imaging techniques …

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and remains a diagnostic challenge in the
dermatology clinic. Several non-invasive imaging techniques have been developed to …

Photoacoustic tomography (PAT), a hybrid imaging modality that acoustically detects the
optical absorption contrast, is a promising technology for imaging hemodynamic functions in …