Researchers at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and School of Education and Human Development will use AI-powered video analysis technology to help teachers improve the quality of their mathematics instruction under a new $1.4 million grant. 

A new imaging technique using swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) shows promise for improving the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By integrating an acousto-optic modulator, the system extends its range to capture high-resolution, three-dimensional images of the upper airway during both awake and sleep states. In a study involving a 28-year-old patient with sleep disorder breathing, researchers identified significant airway obstruction, particularly in the oropharynx, and pinpointed obstruction sites using computational fluid dynamics. This innovative approach could enhance surgical decision-making and improve outcomes for OSA patients by providing more accurate, detailed airway assessments.