<strong>Research: </strong>In the Optical Imaging Laboratory (OIL), a near-infrared optical scanner called (NIROS) has been developed, which can be used to objectively determine relative oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin levels in the wound and the surrounding tissue. The goal of her study is to measure perfusion changes in terms of saturated oxygen in blood in response to breath-holding paradigm using NIROS in comparison to measurements obtained using a standard pulse oximeter. Comparison of perfusion changes between the two devices can assist in correlating these measurements and thus calibrate and validate their recently developed NIROS device. This can help demarcate regions of poor oxygen flow, thus aiding clinicians assess the potential to heal in chronic or acute wounds.

<strong>Mentor: </strong>Dr. Anuradha Godavarty