Advanced MR Physics

The course deals with theoretical principles for advanced MRI techniques with relevance in clinics or research. Topics for the course are advanced methods for MR imaging; K-space filling, including non-cartesian methods, methods for suppression of fat signals, artifacts and methods to reduce them, techniques for fast acquisitions (parallell imaging, multiband and more), perfusion (DCE-MRI, DSC-MRI and ASL), clinical 7T MRI, fMRI, DTI w/ fiber tracking, MRS, and multimodal MRI including PET/MRI Course content will adapt to changes as a result of technological development over time.

A candidate with a completed course should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate:

• understands MRI physics explained by mathematical models
• can explain advanced MRI techniques that are commonly available at conventional MRI scanners
• can explain the mechanisms of advanced MR techniques and how they present physiological processes
• can explain how advanced MRI techniques can detect specific pathology or pathophysiology

Skills

The candidate:

• can use mathematical models to explain MRI theory
• understand how advanced MRI techniques operate at a clinical MRI scanner
• can evaluate scan parameters for acquisition in MRI using advanced imaging techniques

General competence

The candidate:

• can communicate independent work and master the professional terms
• can evaluate if new MR-methods and techniques are applicable at specific MRI scanners
• has an overview of the most important and common advanced techniques for imaging based on physiological processes
• displays an overview of research in the field

Lectures on campus and group work with mandatory submissions. Learning resources are made available via the web (E-learning platform). This can be articles, links, short films (animations, lectures, etc.), self-tests, answers to assignments and discussion forums with students and teachers. Students must submit six mandatory work requirements.