Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 7 Tesla: Resolving the fundamental radiofrequency field-tissue interaction problem at ultra-high field. Ultra-high-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems offer the potential for faster, more accurate diagnostic imaging. However, current applications are limited by the fundamental challenge of strong interactions between the electromagnetic field and human tissues, which result in poor image quality and/or compromised patient safety. Using a novel, s ....Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 7 Tesla: Resolving the fundamental radiofrequency field-tissue interaction problem at ultra-high field. Ultra-high-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems offer the potential for faster, more accurate diagnostic imaging. However, current applications are limited by the fundamental challenge of strong interactions between the electromagnetic field and human tissues, which result in poor image quality and/or compromised patient safety. Using a novel, subject-specific imaging approach, this research will design and develop an ultra-high-field radiofrequency technology capable of offering high-performance imaging without jeopardising patient safety. This research will lay the groundwork for the translation of ultra-high field MRI research into clinical practice, generating new capabilities for diagnostic technologies.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE150100078
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$190,000.00
Summary
An advanced multimodal terahertz spectroscopy and imaging system for WA. An advanced multimodal terahertz spectroscopy and imaging system: Terahertz (THz) technology is in use in diverse applications from semiconductor inspection, metamaterials, biology and protein analysis, pharmaceutical sciences and formulations; security and surveillance, and biomedical imaging for burn assessment and cancer detection. This project will provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art THz spectroscopy and ....An advanced multimodal terahertz spectroscopy and imaging system for WA. An advanced multimodal terahertz spectroscopy and imaging system: Terahertz (THz) technology is in use in diverse applications from semiconductor inspection, metamaterials, biology and protein analysis, pharmaceutical sciences and formulations; security and surveillance, and biomedical imaging for burn assessment and cancer detection. This project will provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art THz spectroscopy and imaging facilities, resulting in high-impact outcomes across the physical and biological sciences and engineering, broadly contributing to Australia's economic and social well being.Read moreRead less
Real-time cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: a compressed-sensing framework incorporating sensor design and multidimensional signal reconstruction. Conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology is fundamentally constrained by slow scan speeds. Taking a new approach to cardiac imaging - which integrates MRI hardware design with a novel dynamic imaging method based on compressed sensing - this project enables faster and more accurate dynamic imaging for the diagnosis of heart disease.
Heteronuclear parallel imaging and spectroscopy for magnetic resonance. This project will develop novel imaging technology for improved interrogation of biological processes in living tissue. Successful outcomes of this project are expected to contribute significantly to biomedical research efforts, such as improved early detection and treatment of cancer and chronic disease.