Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM)

Development and application of new MR methods for quantifying tissue susceptibility and application of these to the study dementia and other neurodgenerative conditions. Much of the developmental work is in partnership with the Calgary Image Processing and Analysis Centre (CIPAC) and involves collaboration with Alan Wilman (Alberta).

This activity is funded by CIHR.

Recent Sample Publications

• Lauzon ML, McCreary CR, McLean DA, Salluzzi M, Frayne R. Quantitative susceptibility mapping at 3 T: comparison of acquisition methodologies. NMR Biomed. 2016 Feb 17. doi: 10.1002/nbm.3492
• Cheng AL, Batool S, McCreary CR, Lauzon ML, Frayne R, Goyal M, Smith EE. Susceptibility-weighted imaging is more reliable than T2*-weighted gradient-recalled echo MRI for detecting microbleeds. Stroke 2013; 44: 2782-6.

Requirements

Interest in imaging of degenerative brain disorders with a degree (MSc preferred) in Biomedical, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or Physics. A good grasp of digital signal processing techniques, deconvolution methods and/or experience with numerical optimization/modelling methods beneficial. Must have good oral and written English communication skills.