On the cover of the Journal of Neuroscience, M.J. "Skip" Sedivec, Lorne Mendell and I show a cat spinal cord neuron in its tissue (left) and its computer reconstruction (right).  The work is fully described in the article below.
 
 

Publications

Bullitt, E., S.A. Aylward, L. Ibanez, A. Liu, J.J. Capowski and S.L Pizer (in press) Three-dimensional cerebral vessel location for surgical planning.  NIH Bioengineering Consortium Symposium: Visualizing the future of biology and medicine,  June, 1999, Abstract.

Freedman, S.F., J.A. Kylstra, J.J. Capowski, T.D. Realini, C. Rich and D. Hunt (1996) Observer sensitivity to retinal vessel diameter and tortuosity in retinopathy of prematurity: a model system.  J. Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 33:248-254.

Kidd, G.R., S.R. Virata, J.A. Kylstra and J.J. Capowski (1996) Computerized evaluation of retinal vasculature changes in central retinal vein occlusions. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 37(3):Abst 2814.

Capowski, J.J.,  J.A. Kylstra and S.F. Freedman (1995) A numeric index based on spatial frequency for the tortuosity of retinal vessels and its application to plus disease in retinopathy of prematurity. Retina 15(6):490-500.

Kylstra, J.A., J.J. Capowski and S.F. Freedman (submitted 1995) A computer-aided system for quantifying retinal vessel dilation and tortuosity in infants with retinopathy of prematurity.  Submitted to Am. J. Ophthalmology.

Capowski, J.J., J.A. Kylstra and S.F. Freedman (1995) A numeric index sensitive to changes in vessel tortuosity that occur in ROP. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 36(4):Abst 344.

Freedman, S.F.,  J.A. Kylstra, J.G. Hall and J.J. Capowski (1995) Plus disease in retinopathy of prematurity;  photographic evaluation by an expert panel. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 36(4):Abst 76.

Kylstra, J.A., S.F. Freedman, J.J. Capowski and J.G. Hall (1995) Measurement of retinal vessel tortuosity as a means of diagnosing plus disease in ROP. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 36(4):Abst 77.

Herndon, L.W., S.F. Freedman, C. Wong and J.J. Capowski (1995) Cup-to-disk ratios between black and white children. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci 36(4):Abst 383.

Freedman, S.F., J.A. Kylstra, J.J. Capowski, D.H. Hunt and T.D. Realini (1995) Observer sensitivity to retinal vessel dilation and tortuosity in retinopathy of prematurity:  a model system.  Abst and presentation, American Academy of Pediatrics and Strabismus, Orlando, FL.

Capowski, J.J.,  J.A. Kylstra, S.F. Freedman and J.G. Hall (1994) A computer system to measure dilation and tortuosity of retinal vessels in ROP. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 35(4):Abst 879.

Kylstra, J.A., S.F. Freedman, J.J. Capowski and J.G. Hall (1994) Measurement of retinal vessel tortuosity and dilation in premature infants with ROP. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 35(4):Abst 863.

Capowski, J.J. (1993) Computer-assisted neuron reconstruction, display and analysis.  In:  Neuroscience Protocols, R.R. Mize, Ed., New York: Elsevier. 1-23.

Capowski, J.J. and J. Kylstra (1992) A computer system to quantify retinal vasculature. Invest. Ophth. Vis. Sci. 33(4):Abst 3371.

L. Schweitzer, S.W. White, J.J. Capowski and G.R. Tobin (1991) A computerized semi-automatic tracing system for visualizing and analyzing the 3-D structure of microcirculation.  Abstr. 301, Proc. 5th World Congress of Microcirculation, Louisville, KY.

Capowski, J.J. (1989) Computer Techniques in Neuroanatomy. New York: Plenum Press.

Capowski, J.J. (1988)  Anatomical measurement and analysis, In: Microcomputers in Physiology:  A Practical Approach, P.J. Fraser, Ed., IRL Press, Oxford. 95-127.

Capowski, J.J. (1988) Computer graphics display processor for generating dynamic refreshed vector images.  U.S. Patent 4,736,330.

Somogyi, J., Capowski, J.J., Zsuppan, F. and Dobransky, L. (1987) Data collecting computer terminal for 3D stick-model reconstruction of neuronal structure.  Neurosci. 22:S378.

Capowski, J.J. (1987)  A new comprehensive neuron reconstruction system. Neurosci. 22:S369.

Capowski, J.J. (1987)  Review of Inoue: Video Microscopy. Science 235:1263.

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Sedivec, M.J., Capowski, J.J. and Mendell, L.M. (1986)  The morphology of HRP-injected spinocervical tract neurons.  J. Neurosci. 6(3): 661-672.

Capowski, J.J., Sedivec, M.J. and Mendell, L.M. (1986) Illustration of a spinocervical tract cell and its computer reconstruction. J. Neuroscience, 6(3):front cover.

Capowski, J.J. and Johnson, E.M. (1985) A simple hidden line removal algorithm for serial section reconstruction.  J. Neurosci. Meth. 13:145-152.

Capowski, J.J. and Schneider, S.A. (1985) A simple motor controller for computer-assisted microscopy.  J. Neurosci. Meth. 13:97-102.

Johnson, E.M. and Capowski, J.J. (1985) Principles of reconstruction and three-dimensional display of serial sections using a computer. In: R.R. Mize, The Microcomputer in Cell and Neurobiology Research. New York: Elsevier, 249-263.

Capowski,J.J. (1985) The reconstruction, display and analysis of neuronal structure.  In: R.R. Mize, The Microcomputer in Cell and Neurobiology Research.  New York: Elsevier, 85-109.

Capowski, J.J. (1984) The reconstruction of three-dimensional structures.  Triangle DECUSCAN 4:4, October.

Reuman, S.R. and Capowski, J.J. (1984) Automated neuron tracing using the Marr-Hildreth zerocrossing technique.  Comput. Biomed. Res. 17:93-115.

Capowski, J.J. (1983) The neuroscience display processor model 3. Proc. Digital Equipment Computer User's Society, Fall:167-170.

Capowski, J.J. (1983) An automatic neuron reconstrution system. J. Neurosci. Meth. 8(4):353-364.

Johnson, E.M. and Capowski, J.J. (1983) A system for the three-dimensional reconstruction of biological structures.  Comput. Biomed. Res. 16:79-87.

Sedivec, M.J., Capowski, J.J., Ovelmen-Levitt, J. and Mendell, L.M. (1982) Changes in dendritic organization of spinocervical tract neurons following partial chronic deafferentation. Proc. Soc. Neurosci. 8:217.1.

Capowski, J.J. and Rethelyi, M. (1982) Neuron reconstruction using a Quantimet image analyzing computer system.  Acta Morph. Sci. Hung. 30:243-251.

Capowski, J.J. and Sedivec, M.J. (1981) Accurate computer reconstruction and graphics display of complex neurons utilizing state-of-the-art interactive techniques.  Comput. Biomed. Res. 14(6):518-532.

Capowski, J.J. (1979) The modeling, display, and analysis of nerve cells. Proc. Digital Equipment Computer User's Society. Fall. Video tape also made.

 Capowski, J.J. (1978) The neuroscience display processor.  Computer 11(11):48-58.

Capowski, J.J. (1978) The neuroscience display processor model 2. Proc. Digital Equipment Computer User's Society, Fall, 5(2):763-766.

Capowski, J.J. and Cruce, W.L.R. (1979) How to configure a computer-aided neuron reconstruction and graphics display system.  Comput. Biomed. Res. 12(6):569-587.

Capowski, J.J. and Rethelyi, M. (1978) Computer analysis of the distribution of synaptic elements of Golgi-stained axon trees.  Brain Theory Newsl. 3(3-4):179-183.

Capowski, J.J. and Sterne, D.F. (1977) The UNC neuroscience computer center.  Video tape presented at SIGGRAPH '77, San Jose, CA.

Rethelyi, M. and Capowski, J.J. (1977) The terminal arborization pattern of primary afferent fibers in the substantia gelatinosa of the spinal cord in the cat.  J. Physiol. Paris, 73(3):269-277.

Capowski, J.J. and Cruce, W.L.R. (1977) The personnel needs of a neuroscientific computer center.  Presented at SIGBIO Symposium on Health Computing Careers, Dallas.  SIGBIO Newsl. March 1981:110-128.

McInroy, J.L. and Capowski, J.J. (1977) A graphics subroutine package for the neuroscience display processor.  Comput. Graphics 11(1):1-12.

Capowski, J.J. (1977) Computer-aided reconstruction of neuron trees from several serial sections.  Comput. Biomed. Res. 10(6):617-629.

Capowski, J.J. (1976) Some line drawings of neuroanatomical structures. Comput. Graphics Art 1(3):8-9.

Capowski, J.J. (1976) Characteristics of neuroscience computer graphics displays and a proposed system to generate those displays. Comput. Graphics 10(2):257-261.

Capowski, J.J. (1976) The matrix transform processor. IEEE Trans. Comput. C-25(7):703-712.

Entingh, D.J. and Capowski, J.J. (1975) Automatic silver grain counting with area accumulation.  Automatic Cytol. Conf. Pacific Grove, CA.

Capowski, J.J. (1976) The spike program: a computer system for analysis of neurophysiological action potentials. In: P.B. Brown, Computer Technology in Neuroscience, John Wiley, 237-251.

Capowski, J.J. (1975) Digital plotting from a line generator format -an interface.  Comput. Graphics 9(2):9-16.

Capowski, J.J. (1973) A general purpose 3D physical modeling program. Comput. Graphics 7(3):24-28.

Capowski, J.J. (1969) Detailed survey of interpolation methods. Technical Report, the Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA.

Capowski, J.J. (1967) One-, two-, and three-dimensional monte carlo energy deposition computer programs.  Technical Report, The General Electric Corp., King of Prussia, PA.

Capowski, J.J. (1966) Analytic slab energy deposition.  Technical Report, The General Electric Corp., King of Prussia, PA.

Capowski, J.J. (1966) Calculation of radiation transport through a non-homogeneous atmosphere.  Technical Report, The General Electric Corp., King of Prussia, PA.

Capowski, J.J. (1965) Wake radar cross section plotting on the Stromberg-Carlson 4020 Plotter. Technical Report, The General Electric Corp., King of Prussia, PA.
 

Invited Lectures

Capowski, J.J. (1999) Local decision making in environmental issues: The dilemma of nuclear power generation.  Invited lecture to Geology 48, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1996) Governing board review of the municipal budget.  Invited lecture to Budget and Financial Planning Course, UNC-Chapel Hill Institute of Government.

Capowski, J.J. (1996) Crime in Chapel Hill: a public official's view.  Invited lecture to Social Work 255, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1995) Gun control in Chapel Hill.  Invited lecture to Maternal Health and Child Care 211, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1995) Crime in Chapel Hill: a public official's view.  Invited lecture to Social Work 350, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1995) Chapel Hill Funding of Social Service Agencies: a public official's view.  Invited lecture to Social Work 239, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1994) The government of Chapel Hill.  Invited lecture to Political Science 42, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1994) Crime in Chapel Hill: a public official's view.  Invited lecture to Social Work 350, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Capowski, J.J. (1991) Measurement of Neuronal Morphometry. Invited lecture at Soc. for Neurosci Meeting, New Orleans. Chair of workshop: Measurement and Display of Neuroanatomical Structure.

Capowski, J.J. (1991) Morphometric measurements and 3-D analysis of neuronal structures using a computer.  Invited lecture at Biomedical Workshop on Morphometry, Chang Gung Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Capowski, J.J. (1991) Contemporary computer-assited neuroanatomy. Invited lecture at Academia Sinica, Taipai, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Capowski, J.J. (1991) Contemporary computer-assited neuroanatomy. Invited lecture at RIKEN Institute, Wako, Tokyo, Japan.

Capowski, J.J. (1987)  Workshop chair: Three-dimensional neuron reconstruction.  2nd World Congress on Neuroscience, Budapest.