Abstract #0971

Ultra-High Field Clinical Brain MR Imaging: Challenge and Excitement

William T.C. Yuh¹, Greg A. Christoforidis¹, Steffen Sammet¹, Petra Schmalbrock¹, Nina A. Mayr², John C. Grecula¹, Eric C. Bourekas¹, Jian Z. Wang², Jun Zhang¹, Michael V. Knopp¹

¹Radiology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; ²Radiation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

The purpose of this study to demonstrate and discuss the potentials, challenges and pitfalls of ultra-high field CNS imaging for various CNS pathologies based on our experiences in both 7 T and 8 T whole body human Magnetic Resonance scanners (MR). The implementation of ultra-high field whole body systems in the clinical setting provides many advantages and potentials for CNS imaging, and yet there are many technical and clinical challenges to be overcome.