Stephen Rudin
PhD
SUNY Distinguished Professor
Director, Division of Radiation Physics
Specialty/Research Focus
Diagnostic radiology; neurological surgery; neuroradiology - diagnostic radiology; neuroradiology - radiology; pediatric radiology - radiological physics; radiological physics; radiology; vascular and interventional radiology
Research Expertise
Medical Imaging Physicist: Diagnostic and interventional neurovascular imaging and endovascular devices. We pursue studies in medical physics involving new methods for imaging with x-rays, gamma rays, ultrasound, radioisotopes, and magnetic resonance. As part of the multidisciplanary UB-Canon(Toshiba) Stroke Research Center, we are investigating new imaging detectors, exposure optimization methods, and means to evaluate and modulate 3D neuro-vascular flow using phantoms made by our 3D printer. These imaging methods will be used to aid in the development and application of new therapies our group is developing to replace neurovascular surgical procedures for treatment of pathologies such as aneurysms, stenoses, and malformations. New image-guided, minimally-invasive, catheter-based treatments involve the development of specialized stents, flow diverters, embolic material, filters, and other devices. We are developing high spatial and high temporal detectors including advance single counting photon imagers. Some if the imagine processing involves machine learning techniques for artifact and noise reduction. Additionally, we have quality assurance and radiation safety responsibilities and access to university teaching hospitals which provides a practical training ground for graduate students while they pursue post-graduate research.
Research Centers
- Toshiba Stroke Research Center
- Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths
- Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
Grants and Sponsored Research
- November 2017–October 2018
Research Agreement Continuation with Canon Corp.
Canon Corp.
Role: Principal Investigator
$80,000 - November 2015–October 2017
Research Agreement Continuation with Toshiba Corp.
Toshiba Medical Systems
Role: Co-Investigator
$200,000 - August 2012–July 2016
Microangiographic guidance of flow modifying stents - renewal
NIH
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,526,475 - November 2012–October 2015
Research Agreement with Toshiba, continued support for UB TSRD
Toshiba Medical Systems Corp
Role: Co-Investigator
$300,000 - April 2008–March 2012
Solid State X-ray Image Intensifier Development
NIH (NIBIB)
Role: Co-Investigator
$2,659,346 - January 2007–January 2012
Radiation Safety and Physics Services 4 (continuation)
ECMC
Role: Co-Investigator
$195,260 - October 2010–September 2011
Development of a Small Animal Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Computed Tomography (CT) Dual Function Imager with an X-ray Detector
Buffalo Clinical and Translational Research Center
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$32,887 - May 2008–April 2011
Research Agreement with Toshiba Corp. continuation 4
Toshiba Medical Systems
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$900,000 - September 2003–July 2010
Microangiographic guidance of flow modifying stents
NIH (NIBIB)
Role: Co-Investigator
$3,199,913 - April 2004–March 2010
Radiographic guidance for a new cerebral aneurysm stent
NIH (NINDS)
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,589,418
- May 2005–April 2008
Research Agreement with Toshiba Corp. continuation 3
Toshiba Medical Systems
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$600,000 - September 2003–July 2007
Image-guided treatment planning for neuro-interventions
NIBIB-NIH
Role: Co-Investigator
$1,210,912 - May 2003–April 2007
On Line 3D Vasculature from Biplane Angiograms
NIHLB-NIH
Role: Co-Investigator
$1,245,808 - January 2002–January 2007
Radiation Safety and Physics Services 3 (continuation)
ECMC
Role: Co-Investigator
$287,768 - January 2006–December 2006
New Real-time, High-Resolution, Radiographic Imager Based on Electron Multiplier Charged Coupled Devices (EMCCD)
UB-IRDF
Role: Principal Investigator
$47,000 - February 1999–April 2005
Micro-radiographic imager for neurovascular intervention
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Role: Principal Investigator
$1,173,159 - March 2004–February 2005
Exploratory Centers (P20) for Interdisciplinary Research Grant Submission: Patient Specific Neurovascular Interventions/Devices
UB-IRCAF
Role: Principal Investigator
$4,200 - August 2002–July 2004
Patient dose tracking system for fluoroscopic procedures
Food and Drug Administration
Role: Co-Investigator
$343,133 - January 2003–January 2004
Asymmetric, variable porosity stents for cerebrovascular aneurysm
UB Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR)
Role: Principal Investigator
$75,000 - January 2002–January 2004
Research Agreement with Toshiba Corp continuation 2
Toshiba Medical Systems
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$430,000 - January 2003–January 2003
Grant of 85 stent systems
Guidant Corp.
Role: Principal Investigator
$85,000 - January 1999–January 2003
Support grant for the Toshiba Stroke Center
Oishei Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
$1,700,000 - January 2002–January 2002
Real Time Medical Imaging Analysis and Visualization
UB Office of Provost
Role: Co-Investigator
$10,000 - January 1997–January 2002
Radiation Safety and Physics Services 2 Continued
ECMC
Role: Co-Investigator
$250,614 - January 1999–January 2001
A new energy sensitive radiographic imager for high resolution tissue differentiation
Dr. Louis Sklarow Memorial Fund, Key Trust Company National Association
Role: Co-Investigator
$70,000 - January 1998–January 2001
Research agreement Toshiba Corp. for continued support of the UB Toshiba Stroke Research Center
Toshiba Medical Systems
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$534,561 - July 1996–June 1999
High Resolution and Sensitivity digital x-ray imager for mammagraphy
U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity Grant
Role: Principal Investigator
$325,303 - March 1992–December 1997
Radiation Safety and Physics Services
Erie County Medical Center
Role: Principal Investigator
$241,020 - September 1993–August 1997
Region of Interest Fluoroscopy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Role: Principal Investigator
$590,000 - January 1997–January 1997
Flow velocity measurement in arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) using droplet path angiography
UB Office of Provost
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$20,000 - June 1995–January 1995
Sun Microsystems Inc. equipment start-up grant for UB Toshiba Neuro Imaging project.
Sun Microsystems
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$9,628 - January 1993–January 1994
Real-time light weight x-ray imager
Sensor Plus Inc.
Role: Consultant
$15,600 - January 1987–January 1988
Teleradiology imaging workstation, continuation
UB Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$5,000 - January 1987–January 1988
Intensity compensated radiographic illuminator, continuation
UB Foundation Inc.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$13,000 - January 1987–January 1988
Three-dimensional reconstruction and display of CT images
UB Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$6,000 - July 1982–August 1987
Radiographic Contrast Improvement Using Rotating Aperture Wheels
National Cancer Institute
Role: Co-Investigator
$547,172 - January 1986–January 1987
The Assemblage of a digital imaging facility for acquisition processing and transmission /reception of medical images
UB Foundation
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$10,000 - October 1980–September 1981
Fluoroscopic dose reduction using iris control
Bureau of Radiologic Health
Role: Principal Investigator
$8,800 - April 1977–June 1978
Computerized Medical Diagnostic Imaging Device
NIH
Role: Principal Investigator
$14,550 - January 1996
Toshiba Equipment Support
Toshiba Medical Systems
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
$3,650,000