Theresa Urban

Cross-species structure-mechanics prediction in the intervertebral disc

This study develops a cross-species framework linking collagen structure to mechanical vulnerability in intervertebral discs using multiscale imaging and modeling.

Revealing multiscale architecture of the intact human spine using hierarchical phase contrast tomography

This paper uses HiP-CT to image the human spine at high resolution, revealing multiscale anatomy and microstructural features without exogenous contrast.

Multiscale mapping of venous remodelling in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

This study maps venous remodelling in IPF using multiscale imaging and molecular data, showing venous enlargement correlates with disease severity and poor survival.

BigHeart: Mapping connectivity in the adult human heart at the micron scale

This paper maps the connectivity of the adult human heart at the micron scale using hierarchical phase-contrast tomography, revealing structural relationships between myocardial, vascular, and neural systems.

Evolution of Hierarchical Phase-Contrast Tomography on the European Synchrotron beamlines BM05 and BM18: a whole adult human brain imaging case study

This paper demonstrates the evolution of HiP-CT for whole adult human brain imaging, showing improvements in data quality, resolution, and speed through hardware and scanning technique advancements.

Altered Myocardial Structure in Post-natal Tetralogy of Fallot: A Substrate for Interpretation of Ventricular Function and Dysfunction?

This study uses HiP-CT to show altered myocardial structure in pediatric ToF hearts, revealing structural changes that align with clinical observations of ventricular dysfunction.

Hierarchical X-ray microscopy and mesoscopic diffusion MRI in the same brain reveal the human connectome across scales

The paper presents a multimodal imaging pipeline that combines diffusion MRI and high-resolution X-ray microscopy to map the human connectome across multiple scales.

Neuroanatomy of the clitoris

This study uses high-resolution imaging to reveal detailed anatomical structures of the clitoris, including the trajectory and branching of the dorsal nerve.

The Human Organ Atlas

The Human Organ Atlas provides open access to multiscale 3D imaging of human organs, along with tools and resources for analysis and research.

Hierarchical Phase-Contrast Tomography Imaging: Applicability in biomedical research

This paper demonstrates the application of Hierarchical Phase-Contrast Tomography (HiP-CT) in three biomedical case studies, revealing detailed organ structures at multiple scales.

Resolving near-micron scale features within a whole sheep head using Hierarchical Phase-Contrast Tomography

This paper demonstrates HiP-CT with EPR for high-resolution imaging of a whole sheep head, enabling near-micron scale visualization of anatomical features without sectioning.

The Heterogeneous Nature of Atrioventricular Conduction Tissues in Tetralogy of Fallot demonstrated by Hierarchical Phase-contrast Tomography - redefining the anatomic substrate

This paper uses HiP-CT to analyze the atrioventricular conduction system in ToF specimens, revealing structural anomalies and surgical risks.