Michael Insana

Michael Insana

Professor, Bioengineering

Areas of Research

Bioengineering, Breast Cancer, Cancer Imaging

Research Program and Theme

Cancer Technology and Data Science | Cancer Imaging

Research Focus

Michael Insana’s research includes the development of ultrasonic methods for imaging soft tissue viscoelasticity and developing task-based array beamforming techniques for sonographic tumor imaging. He works with interdisciplinary teams to create new systems-biology techniques to select molecular probes for cancer biomarker imaging and targeted therapeutics. With his lab’s experience in developing novel ultrasonic systems and tissue-like materials for image analysis, Insana’s team has developed innovative concepts aimed at breast cancer diagnosis.

Education

  • Ph.D., Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, 1983

Campus Affiliations

Select Honors and Recognitions

  • AIMBE Fellow, 2007
  • IEEE Fellow, 2012