Keller Lab Resources

Department of Bioengineering

The Keller Lab

Building better ultrasound tools for the diagnosis and treatment of disease 

Courses Summaries 

FUNDAMENTAlS of Bioengineering II (Bioe 252)

This course introduces students to foundational principles in bioengineering. Topics include linear circuits, Fourier transforms, fluid pressure, the Bernoulli Equation, conservation principles in fluid control volumes, and laminar fluid flow.

Requisites: Prereq: MATH 247 or MATH 252Z; recommend co-req: PHYS 202 or PHYS 252.

Medical imaging (bioe 410)

This course introduces the fundamental physics, engineering, instrumentation, and signal processing underlying the four most widely used medical imaging modalities: X-ray/Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine (e.g., PET/SPECT), MRI, and Ultrasound. The primary focus is on the methods used to construct medical images, as well as on key performance characteristics such as resolution, contrast, and signal-to-noise across modalities, along with their clinical applications. Students will also gain hands-on experience reconstructing images from raw data and will present a final project on a novel application of medical imaging.

 

Science Outreach in the Keller Lab

We believe that stepping beyond the academic ivory tower is essential not only for translating research into public awareness and impact, but also for inspiring more young people into pursuing careers in STEM. The Keller lab has had the pleasure of designing and running public-facing outreach activities and hosting local students in the lab, and are looking forward to continuing this as we grow!

People standing in front of a banner that reads 'Bioengineering' wtih tables that have monitors and handouts

Members from the department of bioengineering tabled an event at the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's week of research and innovation, to showcase bioengineering research for undergraduate students. 

Sara Keller talking to some students, in front of a table, by a brick wall, speaking about bioengineering

Talking ultrasound at the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's week of research and innovation! 

Sara Keller, wearing a large blazer, pointing at a screen, giving an public talk about her research

Professor Keller giving a public lecture on her research. You can watch a recording of this talk, here. 

Bubbling and cavitation dynamics in real time! 

Sara Keller with other scientists in front of a table with some images of skeletons and the human body

Professor Keller, with students, demonstrating all things bioengineering and ultrasound. 

Sara Keller, with another woman holding a small glass vial in front of some equipment

Professor Keller showcasing ultrasound technology at a public event. 

Sara Keller explaining and drawing something on a whiteboard for a child

Professor Keller teaching a young student about the basics of bioengineering research at a public event. 

Sara Keller and another woman demoing ultrasound technology at a public event

Professor Keller demoing ultrasound at a public event.

 

The Keller Lab 

Founded in 2026, the Keller Lab is a therapeutic ultrasound research group within the University of Oregon's Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. Based in the Department of Bioengineering in Eugene, Oregon, the Keller Lab develops image-guided ultrasound technologies for targeted diagnosis and therapy.