Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is non-invasive and non-radiating imaging modality which is efficiently used for diagnostic purposes, pre- and post-operative follow up of the patients and for guided interventions. Increased sensitivity allows increased signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for higher resolution and shorter scan time. Higher magnetic susceptibilities at ultra-high field (UHF) are a clear advantage in several MRI techniques (fMRI, SWI and QSM). On the other hand, the wavelength in a tissue at UHF is shorter, which causes interference effects leading to B1+ field inhomogeneities. In addition, B0 field inhomogeneities are higher at UHF. In our research we investigate how to resolve and control these radiofrequency (RF) and B0 field interactions with a human body in order to unleash the full potential of the UHF MRI. The novel RF (B1+) and DC (B0) coil designs will be used for greatly improved structural, functional and metabolic imaging at UHF MRI.
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Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Novel materials in magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine (2022) -
Interelement Decoupling Strategies at UHF MRI
Frontiers in Physics (2021) -
Shielded-coaxial-cable (SCC) coils as highly decoupled array elements for 7T MRI
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An artificial dielectric slab for ultra high-field MRI
Journal of Magnetic Resonance (2020)