2025

November 17th

SOURCE: “Finnish delegation visits CSU to strengthen research partnerships”

This November, CSU welcomed a delegation of Finnish scientists, led by Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Finnish ambassador to the U.S.. 

CSU has a long history of collaboration with Finnish scientists, and our laboratory is no different. We were able to meet with longtime collaborator Dr. Samuli Siltanen, who co-authored “Linear and Nonlinear Inverse Problems with Practical Applications” with Dr. Mueller.

September 12th

CBS: “CSU students are on the edge of how cystic fibrosis patients receive care”

Lab member Kyler Howard places EIT electrodes around the torso of co-member Chris Rocheleau. An EIT reconstruction is visible on a large screen behind them.

Based on our ongoing collaboration with Kim and Jay Norvell, we sat down with CBS Colorado to talk about the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration across CSU’s campus. 

We’re incredibly lucky that the Norvells are using their influence to bring more attention to CF research, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll be able to accomplish with their support going forward.

July 7th

Colorado State Athletics: “Money Well Spent With a Greater Return on Investment”

Dr. Jennifer Mulller explains the setup of an EIT system to Kim and Jay Norvell, using her laptop. Lab members Chris Rocheleau and Kyler Howard observe.

Recently, the CSU athletics department highlighted our working relationship with CSU football coach Jay Norvell, and his wife Kim.

Their support of cystic fibrosis research has allowed us to greatly expand the scope of our projects, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and continued interest in our work. 

We’re very proud to be a part of connecting the athletics department with STEM research on campus, and hope to see similar collaborations in the future!

June 25-27

International Conference on Electrical BioImpedance and Electrical Impedance Tomography

Lab Members Chris Rocheleau and Kyler Howard pose in front of a billboard for the ICEBI - EIT - CNIBi 2025 poster.

This month, Chris and Kyler attended the 25th International Conference on Electrical BioImpedance and Electrical Impedance Tomography, held in Monterrey, Mexico!

Both Chris and Kyler presented their work on the first day of the conference, and dedicated the rest of the event to learning from and networking with other professionals in the field. 

They arrived in Mexico a day early so that they could explore Monterrey together and learn about the city, state, and country. The trip was an exciting trip for them both, and they appreciated the opportunity to attend.

June 11th

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SOURCE: “Researchers solve ultrasound imaging problem using seismology technique”

A demonstration of a computed ultrasound system set up on a torso made of ballistic gel.

We recently sat down with SOURCE to discuss our current work with ultrasound computed tomography (USCT).

This project, which we are working on with our collaborators at the University of São Paulo, is testing the feasibility of using geological seismology techniques in a clinical setting.

These novel adjustments are helping us adapt to the variations of the human body as we place ultrasound sensors.

2024

September 18th

SOURCE: “Researchers leverage data from animal study to inform noninvasive imaging technique”

Dr. Jennifer Mueller and Maggie Vanbuskirk demonstrate an EIT reconstruction with a tank of water that has been covered in electrodes. Several other lab members watch on from the background, out of focus.

This summer, we completed a proxy study in which we used intubated piglets as a proxy for human infants in order to test the efficacy of our EIT system. 

Additionally, we have begun to create an anatomical atlas using CT data in the hopes of improving our resolution even further.

These projects were incredibly successful, and have served to help us fine-tune our methods before we begin a human study with Stanford University next year.

April 10th

CSU College of Natural Sciences:

“Seven math majors represent CSU at the Joint Mathematics Meeting”

Lab member Trevor Overton poses with his EIT poster at the Joint Mathematics Meeting.

Lab member Trevor Overton recently represented our group (and CSU as a whole) at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in San Francisco! 

2023

August 29th

CSU College of Natural Sciences:

“Jennifer Mueller named Albert C. Yates Endowed Chair of Mathematics”

An image of the CSU administration building, framed by trees in the Oval.

After an international search, Dr. Mueller was named the Yates Endowed Chair of Mathematics!

The position, created in honor of previous CSU president Albert C. Yates, is awarded to mathematicians who show excellent teaching skills, a commitment to applied research, a record of community service and a practical approach to mathematics.

2022

CSU College of Natural Sciences:

“Kim and Jay Norvell tour mathematics professor’s lab to learn about cystic fibrosis research”

Dr. Jennifer Mueller, Kim Norvell, and Jay Norvell pose with an EIT system. A reconstruction of a human torso is displayed on the screen.

We were recently able to welcome CSU’s football coach and his wife, Jay and Kim Norvell, to learn about our cystic fibrosis research! 

It was incredibly exciting to be their first experience with on-campus research, and their interest in the field combined with their personal connection to CF made it especially wonderful to share our work with them.

2021

CSU College of Natural Sciences: “Getting to the heart of the matter, with COVID-19 patients”

Dr. Jennifer Mueller stands in front of a computer screen displaying an EIT reconstruction.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become increasingly clear to our group that EIT research has the potential to assist in monitoring the lung function of severely ill patients.

On a ventilator, it’s vital to have an understanding of how both air and blood are reaching the lungs. We talked with SOURCE about our ongoing projects at UCHealth Anschutz and Children’s Hospital Colorado in this area.