Our laboratory develops next-generation imaging and therapeutic technologies built on a simple but powerful idea: light and sound can be converted into each other, and together they let us see, heal, and build inside the human body at depths far beyond the reach of light alone. We design photoacoustic and ultrasound systems that image the brain and body with molecular detail, wearable devices that both image and treat through the intact skull, and acoustic printing methods that manufacture therapeutic structures deep within living tissue. Led by Dr. Junjie Yao, our interdisciplinary team works across engineering, biology, and medicine — translating fundamental discoveries into real clinical impact, from functional brain imaging to image-guided therapy for stroke and beyond.
We are always looking for curious, talented people to join us at Duke PI-Lab. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Junjie Yao (junjie.yao@duke.edu)
