Medical Physics: Development and validation of novel MRI methods using models of disease.

Project Description

At Glasgow’s Experimental MRI Centre (GEMRIC) 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 perfusion and blood-brain barrier permeability imaging, advanced velocity imaging, diffusion and metabolic imaging using ¹⁷O. These methods are then used to investigate a range of preclinical disease models, which include cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, cancer and stroke. Projects are typically led by an MR Physics researcher and have as secondary supervisor a disease model expert, giving the PhD student the chance to gain experience within world-leading groups of both magnetic resonance imaging and biomedical research. GEMRIC currently houses two 7Tesla MRI systems in a purpose designed building, which also contains surgical theatres, animal holding rooms and a physics workshop.

Benefits and Training

•      Specialization in MRI physics and its applications

•      Benefits from established collaborations, providing opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, physicists and biomedical scientists.

•      Opportunities 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.

•      Joining the vibrant MR physics and Imaging research community of the University of Glasgow.

Webpage

https://www.gemric.gla.ac.uk/