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Physical Measurement Laboratory /Applied Physics Division

Magnetic Imaging Group

We develop calibration methods, standards, and contrast agents for magnetic imaging technologies as needed by the U.S. healthcare industry and the U.S. government to advance and validate quantitative biomagnetic imaging methods.

MRI phantom
Quantitative MRI
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SMART Contrast Agents
Ultra Low Field MRI
Advanced Magnetic Imaging

News and Updates

Katheryn Keenan

Measuring Up: The Phantom of the Library

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has revolutionized medical diagnostics and research by providing a non-invasive way to investigate internal tissue structures

Projects and Programs

MRI standards

Quantitative MRI

Ongoing
The Quantitative MRI project develops calibration structures (phantoms) and validates quantitative imaging protocols for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
SMART contrast agents

SMART Contrast Agents

Ongoing
SMART contrast agent project develops multifunctional imaging contrast agents including nano-fabricated agents that can sense and report local properties.
Advanced Magnetic Imaging staff

Advanced Magnetic Imaging

Ongoing
The scope of MRI is expanding with the development of both ultra-high field (14 T) and ultra-low field (0.1 mT) scanners not only for biomedical applications
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Publications

Awards

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2019 PECASE - Kathryn Keenan

For transforming magnetic resonance imaging into a quantitative tool to diagnose and treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases through the

Press Coverage

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A sweet new microprinting technique

Bits and Chips
A new technique leverages the properties of common table sugar to transfer lithographic patterns onto the most complex of surfaces.

TAKING MEASURE BLOG

Research Opportunities / Staff Directory

Links of Interest

Contacts

Group Leader (Acting)