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Images from past and current computational and applied research projects.

  • Top: dielectric measurement of biological tissues and dielectric property sensing for tissue and interface detection;

  • Middle: numerical and experimental electromagnetic modelling of the head, bladder, and breast;

  • Bottom: prototype testing of microwave ablation on excised animal tissue; microwave breast health monitoring; and wearable electrodes for skin abnormality detection.

In the Electromagnetic Medical Technologies (EMT) Lab, we are interested in electromagnetic (EM)-based solutions with applications in diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive or assistive medical technologies.  Primarily based in the radio-frequency and microwave frequency ranges, these EM-based technologies are promising due to their low-cost, minimally invasive nature, ability to provide highly frequent scan data, and the potential for combined diagnosis and treatment (i.e., theranostics), or combined monitoring and proactive intervention or correction. Our research approach incorporates innovation in engineering with knowledge from multiple fields in order to deliver results that are timely, and of interest to both the medical and engineering communities. We strive to keep research driven by concrete needs, with a clinically-informed and commercially-validated approach to medical technologies. Working in this area can be very rewarding, as any contributions we make can hopefully directly help both patients and the general public, and improve their health and quality of life.

 Electromagnetic Medical Technologies Lab
now at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre 

Interested in working with us?  

  • Prospective Master's or PhD students: The lab regularly has new positions available.  We look for electrical, computer, or biomedical engineering background primarily but others may be considered. 

  • Potential collaborators? We are always happy to collaborate on projects!

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Contact Dr. Porter @ emily.porter@mcgill.ca 
I look forward to hearing from you

Professor Emily Porter

Department of Biological&Biomedical Engineering 

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Cancer Research Program
1001 Decarie Blvd, Block E
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1

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