(February 12, 2026) Webinar: Sharper Images, Stronger Studies- Optimizing Your Preclinical Ultrasound Techniques


Watch our recorded virtual workshop dedicated to strengthening your preclinical ultrasound imaging skills. This interactive session covered practical techniques for optimizing image acquisition, improving workflow, and enhancing data quality across a range of research models. Participants can asked questions in real time, troubleshoot challenges and explored new applications; from advanced Doppler methods to guided injections and functional imaging. Whether you’re refining existing skills or expanding into new modalities, this workshop offered hands-on guidance to elevate your ultrasound research.

Overview:

This virtual workshop provided a deep dive into the full spectrum of preclinical ultrasound imaging, covering applications across oncology, cardiology, abdominal research, and developmental biology. Attendees learned how to optimize B-mode, M-mode, Doppler, contrast-enhanced imaging, and 3D acquisitions to capture reliable, high-resolution physiological data. Case-based demonstrations will highlighted tumor growth monitoring, vascular remodeling, cardiac function assessment, fetal development imaging, and noninvasive abdominal organ evaluation, showing how ultrasound can be integrated into longitudinal, multimodal research pipelines.

Participants were encouraged to arrive with specific questions, imaging challenges, and new applications they want assistance with. The workshop provided hands-on guidance for advanced techniques such as shear wave elastography, high-frequency 3D imaging, and ultrasound-guided injections for precise delivery of cells, therapeutics, and viral vectors. Through interactive discussions, live feedback, and real-time troubleshooting tailored to attendee needs, researchers left with improved imaging skills, clearer workflows, and customized strategies for applying ultrasound across diverse preclinical models.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand core preclinical ultrasound modes (B-mode, M-mode, Doppler, Contrast, and 3D) and how to optimize them for various research models.
  • Learn practical workflows for imaging in oncology, cardiology, abdominal studies, and developmental biology.
  • Gain hands-on exposure to advanced techniques such as shear wave elastography, volumetric 3D imaging, and ultrasound-guided injections.
  • Bring project-specific questions and applications to receive tailored guidance, troubleshooting, and method recommendations.
  • Develop strategies to integrate ultrasound into multimodal and longitudinal in vivo study designs.  

About the Speaker

Sadi Loai is a distinguished researcher specializing in biomedical engineering and medical imaging. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he focused on developing advanced imaging techniques for diabetes induced heart failure.

Dr. Loai has made significant contributions to the field of preclinical imaging, particularly in the development and application of contrast agents in MRI, understanding the link between type II diabetes and HFpEF, and developing early diagnostic markers. Dr. Loai’s research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in biomedical imaging. He is currently affiliated with Scintica Instrumentation as a Product Manager, where he continues to drive innovation in preclinical imaging solutions.