Motion artifacts continue to be a significant problem in MRI of human brain. Prospective motion correction based on external tracking systems has been proposed to ameliorate this issue. However, the calibration of these systems is very complicated and time consuming, as it requires a camera system calibration as well as a calibration between camera and MRI system using dedicated phantoms. An alternative motion correction method for MRI that does not require calibration and can work with just a single video camera has been developed and is available for licensing. This technology can be broadly applied in MRI to account for motion artifacts in order to improve acquisition time and provide enhanced resolution. This technique will provide a needed method to obtain reliable MRI scans for uncooperative patients (children, seizure patients, etc.) without the need and expense of multiple scans.
CRADA Opportunity: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Advanced MRI Section - Laboratory of Functional and Molecular Imaging is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate, or commercialize MRI methods to improve data collection by improved homogeneity, resolution, etc. Please contact Dr. Melissa Maderia at 301-451-3943 or
maderiam@mail.nih.gov for more information.
Source: http://www.ott.nih.gov/Technologies/abstractDetails.aspx?RefNo=1844
Amber Brkich Amber Heard Amber Valletta America Ferrera Amerie
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