Description
How can we use MRI to visualize brain activity, map nerve tracts, and diagnose diseases such as multiple sclerosis, depression, or stroke?In this course, we will explore the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its important role in the study of brain anatomy and function, both in health and disease states. MRI is a crucial tool in the field of neuroimaging, and MRI machines are standard in hospitals as this is a very versatile and safe imaging modality.
During this course, we will cover the basic physics of MRI, as well as the various imaging sequences that can be used to create different types of images. Additionally, we will study specific structural and functional MRI techniques and introduce you to methods of analyzing the resulting data. Guest lecturers from industry and academia will discuss the latest research in MRI and its applications in the clinic where they will highlight clinical and research use cases of MRI for brain imaging and treatment guidance.
By the end of the course, you will be able to understand the physics of MRI and how to process the MRI data to study brain anatomy and function. Coding will be performed in Python, and even though prior knowledge of the language is an advantage, we will start from the basics. There will be an introduction to Python and weekly lab sessions where you can get support in solving the assignments.
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning more about MRI and its applications in the field of neuroimaging. No prior experience with MRI or Python is required.