Progress Report 5February 24, 2004Project Title: Ultrasonic Probe for Image Guided BiopsyTeam Members: Joe Zechlinksi, Megan Buroker, Noelle Simatic, Kevin JohnsonClient: Frederick Kelcz, PhD, MDAdvisor: Justin Williams PhDDate: 02/18/04-02/24/04Problem Statement: The goal of this project is to develop an intravascular ultrasonic probe(IVUS) to provide better imaging without artifact during mammographic and MRI guided biopsy procedures. Usually Biopsy procedures are done with a MRI or CT guidance; however, biopsy needles can obstruct imaging of tumors making it difficult to make fine adjustments in needle placement. An IVUS will theoretically be able to image the area 1-2cm around the needle, allowing for fine adjustments.Statement of Team Goals:1. Understand client requirements2. Complete Product Design Specifications (PDS)3. Continue to familiarize ourselves with related material (MRI, Ultrasound, Image Guided Biopsy, Magnetic Field Interference)4. Begin researching possible solutions to the design project5. Continue the design project.a) Define problem statementb) Research all possible background information.c) Brainstormd) Develop possible alternative deign solutions6. Meet with professionals to discuss design alternative7. Write final mid-semester report8. Create power point presentationSummary of Weekly Team Accomplishments:- Met with Prof Nimmi’s grad students, Carmyln and Changfang, to discuss their project in usingoptical fluorescence probes to increase biopsy yield. - Continued research into alternative designs, yielding several variations using IVUS as a well asseveral methods using alternative methods.- Discussed IVUS probe situation with Dr. Kelcz. - Continued work on midsemester paper, editing and formatting background and introduction.Difficulties: Dr. Kelcz associate Dr. Foltz is currently very busy with upcoming research presentations. Dr. Foltz will not have time to supervise any use of his IVUS probes, but we will be allowed to use equipment as long as proper supervision can be secured. Dr. Kelcz is contacting some colleagues in regard to the matter.Weekly Goals:- Research and contact other professionals on campus regarding the use of IVUS probes and discuss possible sources of IVUS probes with Dr. Kelcz.- Write majority of paper on Friday during group mtg. - Secure sources from Nimmi’s lab concerning their project.- Client meetingJoe1.0 hrs Team meeting1.0 hrs Meeting with Carmyln and ChangfangTotal: 2.0 hrsKevin:1.0 hrs Team meeting1.0 hrs Meeting with Carmyln and Changfang.25 hrs contact with client.5 hrs Progress report1 hrs research and work on paperTotal: 3.75 hrsNoelle:1.0 hrs Team meeting1.0 hrs Meeting with Carmyln and Changfang.5 hrs Library Material Acquisitions.5 hrs researchTotal: 3.0 hrsMegan:1.0 hrs Team meeting1.0 hrs Meeting with Carmyln and Changfang.5 hrs research and correspondence with Nimmi’s TeamTotal: 2.5 hrsTeam Total Hours for this week: 11.25 hrsCumulative Team Hours to date: 70.25 hrsProject Schedule: 2/4-2/10 PDS, continue brainstorming/developing alternative designs, research and prepare rough draft of individual parts of mid semester paper2/11-2/17 Brain storming, finalize three alternative designs, review rough drafts 2/18- 2/24 Continue work on mid semester presentation paper and presentation (oral and power point)3/5 Mid-semester presentations, paper and notebook due3/7-4/22 Work on final design (i.e. Develop a prototype, testing, etc)4/23-4/29 Prepare final presentation and paper4/30 Final poster presentation5/5 Written final report due5/7 Final meeting with
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