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Name

Tamas Ungi MD, PhD, Associate Director (Clinical Translations)

Short Biography

Tamas Ungi received MD degree in 2006 and PhD degree in Radiology in 2011 from the University of Szeged, Hungary. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Senior Research Scientist at the School of Computing and at the Department of Surgery at Queen's University in Canada. He joined the Laboratory for Percutaneous Surgery (Perk Lab) in 2009, where he is the Associate Director of Clinical Translations. His research interests are image-guided medical interventions, and interventional skills education. He is a primary contributor to the SlicerIGT open-source software that facilitates technology development for navigated medical interventions for several academic and industrial projects.

Tamas Ungi's full CV

Affiliation

Institution: Queen's University

Department: School of Computing

Designation: Adjunct faculty

Lab membership period: since 2009

Projects

Publications

2016
Vaughan, T., Brastianos H., Lasso A., Westerland M., Ungi T., Falkson C., et al. (2016). Electromagnetically-guided catheter insertions in breast phantoms for brachytherapy. 14th Annual Imaging Network Ontario Symposium (ImNO). Google Scholar BibTeX
Carter, K., Vaughan T., Holden M., Gauvin G., Pezeshki P., Lasso A., et al. (2016). Visual feedback mounted on surgical tool: proof of concept. SPIE Medical Imaging 2016. 9786, Google Scholar BibTeX
McGraw, R. C., Chaplin T., McKaigney C., Rang L., Jaeger M., Redfearn D., et al. (2016). Development and evaluation of a simulation-based curriculum for ultrasound guided central venous catheterization. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine. 18, 405-413. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX
Kapur, T., Pieper S., Lasso A., Ungi T., Pinter C., Fichtinger G., et al. (2016). Increasing the impact of medical image computing using community-based open-access hackathons: The NA-MIC and 3D Slicer experience. Medical Image Analysis. 33, 176-180. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Kapur2016.pdf (1011.66 KB)
Ungi, T., Lasso A., & Fichtinger G. (2016). Open-source platforms for navigated image-guided interventions. Medical Image Analysis. 33, 181-6. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Ungi2016a.pdf (868.77 KB)
Gauvin, G., Ungi T., Lasso A., Yeo C. T., Fichtinger G., Jabs D., et al. (2016). Breast-Conserving Surgery using NaviKnife Technology: Pilot Study on Non-Palpable Tumors. Canadian Surgery Forum 2016. Google Scholar BibTeX Gauvin2016a.pdf (66.46 KB)
Vaughan, T., Brastianos H., Lasso A., Westerland M., Ungi T., Falkson C., et al. (2016). Catheter targeting under electromagnetic guidance in breast brachytherapy – a demonstration of concept. 30th International Congress & Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS). Int J CARS(11), S60-62. Google Scholar BibTeX
Gauvin, G., Ungi T., Lasso A., Walker R., Rudan J., Fichtinger G., et al. (2016). Safety and Feasibility Study for Real-Time Electromagnetic Navigation in Breast-Conserving Surgery. Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 30th International Congress. 11(Suppl. 1), S106-7. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Gauvin2016a.pdf (492.77 KB)
Ungi, T., Vaughan T., Gauvin G., Pezeshki P., Lasso A., C. Engel J., et al. (2016). Intraoperative user interface for navigated breast tumor surgery. Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 30th International Congress. 11(Suppl. 1), S108-9. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Ungi2016c.pdf (137.38 KB)
Heffernan, E., Ungi T., Vaughan T., Pezeshki P., Lasso A., Gauvin G., et al. (2016). Accuracy of lesion boundary tracking in navigated breast tumor excision. SPIE Medical Imaging 2016. 9786, 97860Y-1-6. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Heffernan2016-manuscript.pdf (303.45 KB)
Marker, D. R., U-Thainual P., Ungi T., Flammang A. J., Fichtinger G., Iordachita I., et al. (2016). MR-guided perineural injection of the ganglion impar: technical considerations and feasibility. Skeletal Radiology. Google Scholar BibTeX
Yan, C., Tabanfar R., Kempston M., Borschneck D. P., Ungi T., & Fichtinger G. (2016). Comparison of portable and conventional ultrasound imaging in spinal curvature measurement. SPIE Medical Imaging. Google Scholar BibTeX Yan2016a.pdf (410.12 KB)
Harish, V., Baksh A., Ungi T., Lasso A., Baum Z. M. C., Gauvin G., et al. (2016). Monitoring electromagnetic tracking error in computer-navigated breast cancer surgery. 14th Annual Imaging Network Ontario Symposium (ImNO). Google Scholar BibTeX Harish2016c.pdf (1.25 MB)
Baksh, A., Harish V., Ungi T., Pal R., & Fichtinger G. (2016). An inexpensive system for competency-based pericardiocentesis training. 14th Annual Imaging Network Ontario Symposium (ImNO). Google Scholar BibTeX Baksh2016a.pdf (919.93 KB)
Baum, Z. M. C., Lasso A., Ungi T., & Fichtinger G. (2016). Real-time self-calibration of a handheld augmented reality overlay system. 14th Annual Imaging Network Ontario Symposium (ImNO). Google Scholar BibTeX Baum2016b.pdf (679.99 KB)
Harish, V., Baksh A., Ungi T., Pal R., & Fichtinger G. (2016). A low-cost system for image-guided computer-navigated pericardiocentesis training. 30th International Congress & Exhibition on Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS). Int J CARS (2016) 11 (Suppl 1), S112. Google Scholar BibTeX Harish2016b.pdf (959.69 KB)
Yan, C., Tabanfar R., Kempston M., Borschneck D. P., Ungi T., & Fichtinger G. (2016). Vertebral landmark visualization with portable ultrasound imaging in scoliosis monitoring. 14th Annual Imaging Network Ontario Symposium (ImNO). Google Scholar BibTeX Yan2016b.pdf (388.09 KB)
Baum, Z. M. C., Lasso A., Ungi T., & Fichtinger G. (2016). Real-time self-calibration of a tracked augmented reality display. SPIE Medical Imaging 2016. 9786, Google Scholar BibTeX Baum2016a.pdf (1.85 MB)
Harish, V., Baksh A., Ungi T., Lasso A., Baum Z. M. C., Gauvin G., et al. (2016). Measurement of electromagnetic tracking error in a navigated breast surgery setup. SPIE Medical Imaging 2016. 9786, Google Scholar BibTeX Harish2016a.pdf (4.07 MB)
Tabanfar, R., Yan C., Kempston M., Borschneck D. P., Ungi T., & Fichtinger G. (2016). Clinical feasibility of pediatric scoliosis monitoring using portable ultrasound. Imaging Network Ontario (IMNO). Google Scholar BibTeX Tabanfar2016b.pdf (82.18 KB)

2015
Yeo, C. T., Davison C., Ungi T., Holden M., Fichtinger G., & McGraw R. C. (2015). Examination of learning trajectories for simulated lumbar puncture training using hand motion analysis. Academic Emergency Medicine. 22, 1187-1195. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX
Ungi, T., Gauvin G., Lasso A., Yeo C. T., Pezeshki P., Vaughan T., et al. (2015). Navigated breast tumor excision using electromagnetically tracked ultrasound and surgical instruments. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Ungi2015b.pdf (567.29 KB)
Keri, Z., Sydor D., Ungi T., Holden M., McGraw R. C., Mousavi P., et al. (2015). Computerized training system for ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture on abnormal spine models: a randomized controlled trial. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 62, 777-784. Google Scholar BibTeX Keri2015a.pdf (1.65 MB)
Holden, M., Ungi T., McKaigney C., Bell C., Rang L., & Fichtinger G. (2015). Objective Evaluation Of Sonographic Skill In Focussed Assessment With Sonography For Trauma Examinations. Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 29th International Congress and Exhibition. 10(Supplement 1), S79-S80. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Holden2015a-Abstract.pdf (182.24 KB) Holden2015a-Slides.pptx (9.77 MB)
Ungi, T., Gauvin G., Yeo C. T., C. Engel J., Rudan J., & Fichtinger G. (2015). Real Time Navigation In Breast Tumor Surgery. Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 29th International Congress. 10(Suppl 1), S59-60. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Ungi2015a.pdf (123.39 KB)
Ungi, T., Gauvin G., Lasso A., Yeo C. T., Rudan J., C. Engel J., et al. (2015). Clinical Translation of Real Time Cautery Navigation for Breast Surgery. The Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics. 19-20. Google Scholar BibTeX Ungi2015c.pdf (364.42 KB)
Abou-Seido, N., Ungi T., Lasso A., McGraw R. C., & Fichtinger G. (2015). Data Management Workflow And Architecture For Simulation-Based Medical Training. 29th International Congress and Exhibition of Computer Assisted Radiology Surgery. 10(Suppl 1), s78. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX AbouSeido2015.pdf (251.59 KB)
Carter, K., Lasso A., Ungi T., Morin E., & Fichtinger G. (2015). Current sensing for navigated electrosurgery . 13th Imaging Network of Ontario Symposium (ImNO 2015). 37. Google Scholar BibTeX Carter2015b-slides.pptx (935.35 KB) Carter2015b-poster.pptx (841.73 KB) Carter2015b.pdf (148.88 KB)
Carter, K., Lasso A., Ungi T., Morin E., & Fichtinger G. (2015). Visual feedback mounted on surgical tool. 13th Imaging Network of Ontario Symposium (ImNO 2015). 36. Google Scholar BibTeX Carter2015a.pdf (123.23 KB) Carter2015a-poster.pptx (3.24 MB) Carter2015a-slides.pptx (21.62 MB)
Carbajal, G., Gómez Á., Fichtinger G., & Ungi T. (2015). Portable Optically Tracked Ultrasound System for Scoliosis Measurement. Recent Advances in Computational Methods and Clinical Applications for Spine Imaging (MICCAI 2014). 20, 37-46. DOI Google Scholar BibTeX Carbajal2015.pdf (209.38 KB)

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