About the Project
Project Description
At Glasgow’s Experimental MRI Centre we are interested in pushing the boundaries of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its application to biomedical research. We are developing and investigating several novel MRI methods, including diffusion weight arterial spin labeling, advanced velocity imaging, diffusion and metabolic imaging using O17. These methods are then used to investigate a range of preclinical disease models, which include cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, cancer and stroke. Projects will have a secondary supervisor who is an expert in the particular disease model, giving the PhD student the chance to gain experience both within world-leading biomedical research groups, as well as in magnetic resonance imaging. The MRI center currently houses two 7Tesla MRI systems in a purpose designed building, which also contains surgical theatres, animal holding rooms and physics workshop.
Benefits and Training
• Learn both MRI physics and its application
• Strong benefit from established collaborations, providing opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, physicists and biomedical scientists.
• Opportunity to participate and present at international conferences, attend summer schools and workshops on new developments in MRI and MRI processing techniques.
• Freedom to develop new skills via our graduate school courses and access to relevant undergraduate courses.
References
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