Title: Improving the spatial-resolution of diffusion-weighted MRI
Speaker: Nan-kuei Chen, PhD
The Department of Medical Imaging is pleased to have Nan-kuei Chen, PhD, presenting at our Grand Rounds on Wednesday, February 21st, in the College of Medicine, Room 2117, at 12:00 pm.
Dr. Chen is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering and in the Department of Medical Imaging. He is an MRI physicist with extensive expertise in fast image acquisition methodology, pulse sequence design, mapping of intrinsic connectivity networks of human brains, and studies of neurological diseases. Dr. Chen has been serving as PI on NIH-funded R01, R21, R56, and R03 grants, and has had extensive experience as a co-investigator on NIH-funded projects.
Abstract: In this talk we will first discuss the significance of achieving high-resolution diffusion-weighted imaging for research and clinical care. We will then discuss the challenges and various technological approaches for improving the spatial-resolution of diffusion-weighted MRI. Unique applications enabled by high-resolution diffusion-weighted imaging will also be presented.
College of Medicine, Room 2117