Overview

The Magnetic Resonance Laboratory undertakes research projects involving various aspects of the physics and engineering of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These projects typically integrate:

• The knowledge of MRI physics.
• Development of specific methods to acquire MRI data using pulse sequences.
• Application of special-purpose radiofrequency receiver coils.
• Formulation and implementation of image reconstruction algorithms.

The lab typically studies projects across the technical development spectrum, ranging from analysis of feasibility to in vivo studies in volunteers and potentially in patients. Human studies are done in collaboration with radiologists and other medical specialists. These studies focus on the areas of cardiovascular, neurological and cancer imaging.

In addition to developing new image acquisition methods based on MRI physics, research in our laboratory also focuses on the engineering of high-speed signal processing techniques. These techniques include:

• Rapid or even instant image reconstruction.
• Interactive control of scanning parameters.
• The use of 1D, 2D or 3D MRI scans to guide processes in real time.

Newly developed techniques that prove useful are put into clinical practice at Mayo Clinic and other sites worldwide.

Magnetic Resonance Laboratory facilities are available to all Mayo Clinic investigators who wish to use MRI as part of their research. For more information, see the Center for Advanced Imaging Research website.

Affiliations

Dr. Riederer's Magnetic Resonance Lab is affiliated with these Mayo Clinic research areas, training programs and researchers:

• Advanced Medical Imaging Technology: Richard L. Ehman
• Aging and Dementia Imaging Research (ADIR): Clifford R. Jack Jr.; Kejal Kantarci; Prashanthi Vemuri
• Center for Advanced Imaging Research
• Armando Manduca, Ph.D.
• Kiaran P. McGee, Ph.D.
• Physiology and Biomedical Engineering — Research
• Radiology Research