Mcw Research Foundation, Inc.

Eric C Wong

James Stewart Hyde

Andrzej Jesmanowicz

Peter A Bandettini

An EPI pulse sequence is performed by an NMR system which acquires 128 images of the brain over a time interval during which the subject performs a function or is stimulated. The acquired time course NMR data is displayed in different ways for analysis. Four different methods for producing brain function images from the NMR data are described.

Time course MRI imaging of brain functions

A local RF and gradient coil for acquiring images of the human brain using fast NMR pulse sequences includes an end capped RF bird cage coil surrounded by a 3 axis gradient coil assembly. An RF shield is disposed between the RF coil and the gradient coils and it is divided into separate segments to reduce eddy currents induced by the changing gradient fields.

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Wauwatosa, WI, United States of America

Eric C Wong