The course is divided into three modules:
- MRI basic principles. The goal of this module is to understand the necessary MR physics that makes it possible to generate MR images.
- MR imaging sequences. The goal of the module is to understand the basics of MRI pulse sequence programming and to get acquainted with the most common MRI pulse sequences used in clinics and research.
- MR postprocessing. The goal is to get acquainted with the most used postprocessing tools that are applied before further analysis of the acquired images.
After successful completion of the course the students should be able to
- describe the mechanisms of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and the process to create MR images in the scanner.
- design basic MRI pulse sequences to achieve an optimal contrast between tissues while also considering image quality, acquisition time, and safety constraints.
- describe the theory behind the most used MRI pulse sequences used in clinics and research and their applications.
- describe the most common image artifacts associated with MRI and how they can be reduced/avoided during imaging and/or postprocessing.
- describe the most common postprocessing steps used for advanced MRI pulse sequences.
In order to:
- understand the factors and parameters that affect contrast, image quality, and acquisition time in MRI.
- understand the scope of use and limitations of different MRI pulse sequences.
- select the most appropriate pipeline for specific applications: from choosing the most appropriate MRI pulse sequences to acquiring and postprocessing the images.
- have a broad knowledge base that can ease understanding literature in the field.
