Proof of concept for the integration of a low-Tc SQUID in MRI detection at 1 mT
Motivation: Ultra-low MRI systems provide a reduced SNR. Goal(s): Our goal is to improve the SNR by incorporating SQUID-based RF detection into the ULF MRI system. Approach: We build a custom-made SQUID MRI system and acquire the first 2D image of a phantom as proof of concept. Results: we successfully acquired a 2D image of a phantom in 4 hours with a resolution of 15×12.5 mm²Impact: Striving for MRI accessibility, we develop a portable ultra-low field scanner using highly sensitive SQUID detection. Our first 2D image marks the initial stride toward achieving clinically competitive image quality.
Authors
- Marco Fiorito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9457-4862)
- Eva Grimaldi
- Bastien Dassonneville
- Isabelle Saniour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0349-0311)
- Ijee Mohanty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0839-1176)
- Romain Couvreur
- Yacine Belkhodja
- Dimitri Labat
Publication Details
- Journal
- Proceedings on CD-ROM - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition/Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Scientific Meeting and Exhibition
- Published
- 2024-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.58530/2024/1416
- Primary Topic
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00