STUDENT PROJECTS
The following Student projects are available at CIBM:
Development of multi-channel loop-dipole antenna arrays for MRI at 7.0 Tesla
The aim of this project, is to enhance signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in ultrahigh field MRI at 7.0 Tesla, by developing new generation of high channel-count, low loss, loop-dipole arrays which would enable achieving ultimate intrinsic SNR at ultrahigh field MRI and MR spectroscopy.
Lead investigator:
Daniel Wenz, CIBM Research Staff Scientist Animal Imaging and Technology (EPFL)
Development of optimal, multi-channel array combination of dielectric resonators and dipole antennas for MR spectroscopy at 7.0 Tesla
The goal of this project is to develop an optimized, multi-channel combination of dielectric resonators and dipole antennas. Dielectric resonators might become an interesting alternative to conventional loop elements, especially at ultrahigh magnetic field strengths. The properties of dielectric materials can be easily modified, what provides an extra degree of freedom in the development of new, application-oriented RF antennas.
Lead investigator:
Daniel Wenz, CIBM Research Staff Scientist Animal Imaging and Technology (EPFL)
Phosphorus MR spectroscopy at 7.0 Tesla: enhancing SNR in deeper regions of the brain
The aim of this project is to develop cutting-edge radio frequency technology that would boost the signal-to-noise ratio from deeper regions of the brain in in vivo 31P MRS experiments at 7.0 Tesla.
Lead investigator:
Daniel Wenz, CIBM Research Staff Scientist Animal Imaging and Technology (EPFL)
Development of multi-channel radio frequency technology for combined MRS and sodium MRI of human brain at 7.0 Tesla
The aim of this project is to develop novel radio-frequency technology that would support MR spectroscopy and sodium (23Na) MRI of the human brain at 7.0 Tesla. We envision developing multi-channel arrays in a multi-layered configuration, that would support combined MRS/23Na MRI, provide 23Na images of unprecedented quality and gain new insights into physiology and metabolism of human brain.
Lead investigator:
Daniel Wenz, CIBM Research Staff Scientist Animal Imaging and Technology (EPFL)
MRS and fMRI at 7.0 Tesla using parallel transmit (pTx) system
The goal of this project is to improve the existing radio frequency technology, develop SAR-efficient radio frequency pulses and establish a workflow for reliable RF-safe MRS in humans using pTx system.
Targeted, non-invasive deep brain stimulation combined with fMRI/MRS in small rodents
The goal of this project is to develop a device for targeted, non-invasive deep brain stimulation that would be compatible with custom-built radio frequency technology. This will be used in preclinical fMRI and MRS in order to gain new insights into neural activity and brain metabolism.
Lead investigator:
Daniel Wenz, CIBM Research Staff Scientist Animal Imaging and Technology (EPFL)