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.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
LECTURES:
- Tue/Thu 10:00 am - 11:50 am
- Bauer Auditorium (CHS BH-173) for Spring 2025
OFFICE HOURS:
- Instructor: By appointment
- Wenqi Zhou (TA for HW1): TBD
- Timoteo Delgado (TA for HW2): TBD
- 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