Optimized Compressed Sense Hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an ideal technique for looking into the body. Lungs, however, give poor quality images due
to their low water content, necessary for MRI to work. Currently the best way to image the lungs is with CT scanning, an
approach using X-rays. Alternatively, people can breathe in a special inert gas called hyperpolarized xenon. MRI can ‘see’ this
and produce images. The only problem is long breath holding is needed, which can be a challenge for sick people. The goal of
this project is to develop an optimal MRI approach to imaging the lungs even faster (and consistently) with this new type of gas.
By minimizing breath holding the sickest patients will have better lung images using this new technology.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Noseworthy

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Partner:

Royal Netherlands Academy for Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

McMaster University

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