Our mission is to understand and control how sound waves interact with living systems to enable new ways to diagnose and treat disease.
Ultrasound is widely used to create images of the body. In our lab, we go beyond imaging: we use carefully controlled sound waves to interact with tissues in targeted and measurable ways. These interactions can help clear infections, map tumor environments, deliver therapeutics, or stimulate immune responses. By integrating biological experiments, advanced imaging, and computational modeling, we study how mechanical forces generated by sound affect cells and tissue. This foundation in physics allows us to design ultrasound-based tools that are safe, precise, and adaptable across a wide range of medical applications.
Research
The Keller Lab develops image-guided ultrasound technologies to measure and control acoustic bioeffects in living systems. By combining ultrasound system design, cavitation imaging, contrast agent engineering, and biologically relevant models, we develop quantitative tools for applications ranging from drug delivery and biofilm treatment to tumor microenvironment sensing and super-resolution imaging.
People
We are always looking for intellectually curious, self-driven trainees who are eager to develop tools to understand and control how ultrasound interacts with biological systems. We foster a collaborative environment that empowers students and trainees from all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and develop the skills needed for successful careers as scientists and engineers.
Courses and Teaching Resources
Bioengineering course descriptions, and ultrasound outreach initiatives from Professor Keller.
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