High field MRI research group
Metabolic imaging, 7 Tesla MRI, Functional Neuro Imaging
Research aim
Our research lines incorporate inventions of MR technology to be able to see the unseen for advancing medicine. Our clinical research focus areas are cancer, dementia, cardiovascular, stroke and MSK.
About us
We are a team of about 50 researchers, engaged in medical science and eager to use advanced MR technology. In close collaboration with our clinical partners, we setup and execute novel research projects. The high field MRI group comprises the following research groups:
RF and Safety: Design and build coil arrays for application-oriented research and study RF safety aspects of custom-built RF coils.
Gradient: The gradient group develops novel high-performance gradient insert designs that aim to improve the signal-to-noise ratio and image distortions of MR images.
Metabolic imaging: The Metabolic Imaging group aims at developing robust and highly sensitive metabolic imaging methods at ultra-high field for application in clinical studies on cancer, brain disorders, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and muscle (patho)physiology.
Platform and methods: The Platform and Methods group aims to develop and maintain the 7T platform and to provide MR methods that enable cutting edge research.
Pre-clinical Imaging: The pre-clinical imaging group develops and apply magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) methods to study human diseases, with a particular focus on brain disorders, in a preclinical setting.
Vascular Brain Imaging: The mission of the Vascular Brain Imaging group is to develop highly sensitive and precise high-field MRI methods that specifically focus on the cerebrovascular structure and function.