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Technical Development and Optimization for Random Matrix Theory-Based Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The objective of this study is to develop new image reconstruction methods, sequences and postprocessing methods based on random-matrix-theory noise removal, for use in up to 7T imaging and at lower field strengths. We hypothesize that these new imaging techniques will allow better identification and differentiation than current conventional methods.
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ENGINEERING
Any newly developed imaging protocols will conform to scanner safety requirements and any applicable FDA standards. The output of the scanning session will be in the form of data, and assessment of overall feasibility of the protocol for routine use. The data will be evaluated on multiple levels, and at different stages of processing. Areas of evaluation may include data quality, and choice of acquisition and post-processing parameters. The software packages used to convert the raw data to a quantified metric may also be evaluated and tailored to yield meaningful and robust results. Hardware performance may also be evaluated. Different configurations of radiofrequency (RF) coil design may be tested to ensure optimization in terms of data quality, ease of use and patient comfort. During all MR procedures, MR staff will remain in constant contact with the patient or volunteer via an intercom system. A squeeze bulb is also used for communication with the subject. At any time during the exam, the subject may choose to discontinue the study by squeezing the bulb. If the scan requires contrast to be injected specifically for research, it will not be administered more than once for each participant, regardless of re-enrollment.
Technical Development Observational study for Microstructure MRI
Newly developed imaging protocols will conform to scanner safety requirements and any applicable FDA standards. The output of the scanning session will be in the form of data, and assessment of overall feasibility of the protocol for routine use. The data will be evaluated on multiple levels, and at different stages of processing. Areas of evaluation may include data quality, and choice of acquisition and post-processing parameters. The software packages used to convert the raw data to a quantified metric may also be evaluated and tailored to yield meaningful and robust results. Hardware performance may also be evaluated. Different configurations of radiofrequency (RF) coil design may be tested to ensure optimization in terms of data quality, ease of use and patient comfort. During all MR procedures, MR staff will remain in constant contact with the patient or volunteer via an intercom system. A squeeze bulb is also used for communication with the subject. At any time during the exam, the subject may choose to discontinue the study by squeezing the bulb.
TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT OBSERVATIONAL STUDY FOR MRI IMAGE ACQUISITION
In study, we develop new software for image acquisition of MRI up to and including 3T magnet strength and compare the image quality metrics of the new technique with those of the standard-of-care. We hypothesize that these new imaging techniques will allow new or improved identification of biological processes within the human body.
Technical Development Observational study for multi-nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
To develop new methodology for multi-nuclear MRI and MRS applications at up to 7T magnet strength. We hypothesize that these new imaging methodologies will allow new or improved identification of biological processes within the human body.
Technical Development observational study for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Newly developed MSK imaging protocols will conform to applicable FDA standards and recommendations. The data (images) will be transferred by the scan technologist and downloaded to a secure workstation within the Radiology Department for offline processing. These images will be reviewed by a trained Radiologist after the subject has departed.MSK Images, RF coils, sequences and post processing software will be evaluated for imaging quality, optimal choice of operator-selected imaging parameters and for suitability for routine use. Hardware (RF coil configurations) may be evaluated for patient comfort, ease of use and improvement in image quality. Post processing software will be evaluated for numerous quantitative and qualitative parameters.
Technical development observational study for novel MRI acquisition and reconstruction strategies
The objective of this study is to determine whether new advanced engineering techniques used at fields up to 7T can produce meaningful quantitative, structural, physiological, and functional information that can serve to improve our understanding of various disease processes in the clinical setting. Examples of measurable objectives are quantitative relaxation times (T1, T2 and T1rho), temporal resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, image homogeneity, artifact reduction and image in healthy and patients with pathology.
Technical Software Development on Ultra-Low Field MRI
In this technical developmental study, we aim (i) to evaluate the hypothesis that ultra-low field MRI systems can produce images with meaningful structural and physiological information that (a) improve the general applicability and flexibility of MRI imaging and (b) promote MRI as a more affordable screening or imaging device.(ii) To evaluate whether new software developments may improve the image contrast, spatial resolution, anatomical coverage, noise, artifacts, and geometric fidelity.
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