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Abstract #1416

Proof of concept for the integration of a low-Tc SQUID in MRI detection at 1 mT

Isabelle Saniour1, Marco Fiorito1, Eva Grimaldi1, Romain Couvreur1, Ijee Mohanty1, Bastien Dassonneville1, Yacine Belkhodja1, and Dimitri Labat1
1Chipiron, Paris, France

Synopsis

Keywords: Low-Field MRI, Low-Field MRI

Motivation: Ultra-low MRI systems provide a reduced SNR.

Goal(s): Our goal is to improve the SNR by incorporating SQUID-based RF detection into the ULF MRI system.

Approach: We build a custom-made SQUID MRI system and acquire the first 2D image of a phantom as proof of concept.

Results: we successfully acquired a 2D image of a phantom in 4 hours with a resolution of 15×12.5 mm²

Impact: Striving for MRI accessibility, we develop a portable ultra-low field scanner using highly sensitive SQUID detection. Our first 2D image marks the initial stride toward achieving clinically competitive image quality.

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