Research Masterclass in Radiotherapy Physics 2017

functional imaging with MRI

Cell density, microanatomy • DWI, DTI Perfusion, permeability of microvasculature • DSC-MRI, DCE-MRI Cell membrane synthesis • MRSI (choline) Metabolism • 31 P-MRSI Hypoxia • R2* (BOLD), MRSI (lactate) Mechanical rigidity • MR elastography (Young’s modulus) pH • Chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) MRI Temperature • Proton resonance frequency shift imaging