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M229 Advanced Topics in MRI

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore recent MRI developments that 1) have had a high impact on the field, 2) involve novel pulse sequence design or image reconstruction, and/or 3) enable imaging of anatomy or function in a way that surpasses what is currently possible with any other modality. Simulations and programming exercises in Matlab will provide hands-on experience for students. Students will propose and carry out a final project along with current directions of advanced MRI research.

 

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COURSE INSTRUCTOR:

LECTURES:

  • Tue/Thu 10:00 am - 11:50 am
  • Bauer Auditorium (CHS BH-173) for Spring 2023

OFFICE HOURS:

  • Instructor: Friday 10-11 am
  • Shu-Fu Shih (TA for HW1): Monday 2-4 pm
  • Timo Delgado (TA for HW2): Wednesday 1-3 pm
  • Map

COURSE TOPICS:

  • Advanced Pulse Sequences
  • RF Pulse Design
  • Fast Imaging Techniques (non-Cartesian sampling, etc.)
  • Water-Fat Imaging
  • Motion in MRI
  • Advanced Image Reconstruction (parallel imaging, compressed sensing, etc.)
  • Understanding / Avoiding Artifacts
  • Image Analysis
  • Artificial Intelligence

PREREQUISITES: This course is a follow-up to M219 (Principles and Applications of MRI) and is meant for students interested in pursuing research related to the development or translation of new MRI techniques.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Reading book chapters and research papers
  • Programming assignments x2 (MATLAB)
  • Final project presentation (1 page abstract and 10+10 min oral)

GRADING STRUCTURE:

  • Participation (10%), Homework (30%), Final Project (60%)

READING LIST:

  • Handbook of MRI Pulse Sequences. M. A. Bernstein, K. F. King, and X. J. Zhou. Elsevier Academic Press, 2004. ISBN-13: 978-0120928613.
  • Research papers as assigned
  • Further reading

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