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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive imaging modality that can offer high-contrast three-dimensional images of soft tissue without harmful radiation. It can also provide functional information, including flow measurement, and molecular information, particularly in central nervous system assessment. Its versatility has led to its use in a wide range of research and clinical scenarios, such as neuroscience, diagnosis and treatment guidance for prostate biopsy, brain surgery and cardiovascular interventions. In this context, MRI-guided devices and robots are drawing more and more attention from both academia and industry.
This module will provide a comprehensive treatment of medical devices and robotics for MRI-guided procedures from the fundamental principles of MR safety through to the design, development, and validation of complex MRI-guided (robotic) devices and allied technologies for application within a clinical setting, with a focus on physical tracking and sensing, actuation, materials, interactive imaging, and software requirements. This module will also include a discussion on the ethical and regulatory considerations in the design of MRI-guided (robotic) devices, which play an important role in clinical trial design and medical device research and development.听
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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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