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.
Spring 2023 Schedule
Spring 2022 Schedule
Spring 2021 Schedule
Spring 2020 Schedule
Spring 2019 Schedule
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
LECTURES:
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Tue/Thu 10:00 am - 11:50 am
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Bauer Auditorium (CHS BH-173) for Spring 2023
OFFICE HOURS:
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Instructor: Friday 10-11 am
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Shu-Fu Shih (TA for HW1): Monday 2-4 pm
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Timo Delgado (TA for HW2): Wednesday 1-3 pm
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COURSE TOPICS:
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Advanced Pulse Sequences
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RF Pulse Design
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Fast Imaging Techniques (non-Cartesian sampling, etc.)
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Water-Fat Imaging
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Motion in MRI
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Advanced Image Reconstruction (parallel imaging, compressed sensing, etc.)
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Understanding / Avoiding Artifacts
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Image Analysis
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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:
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Reading book chapters and research papers
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Programming assignments x2 (MATLAB)
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Final project presentation (1 page abstract and 10+10 min oral)
GRADING STRUCTURE:
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Participation (10%), Homework (30%), Final Project (60%)
READING LIST:
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Handbook of MRI Pulse Sequences. M. A. Bernstein, K. F. King, and X. J. Zhou. Elsevier Academic Press, 2004. ISBN-13: 978-0120928613.
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Research papers as assigned
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Further reading
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