Investigation into methods and materials to simulate neuroanatomical structures for MR Imaging applications

During their tenure at Preoperative Performance Inc. the interns will focus on the research, design, fabrication and testing of a number of novel MRI phantom assemblies to be used as calibration equipment and research tools for diffusion weighted imaging systems. The conclusions drawn from this research will contribute to interventional planning to provide better healthcare to patients suffering from several conditions including brain tumours, TBI, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jan Andrysek

Student:

Shannon Ferguson

Partner:

Preoperative Performance Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - biomedical

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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