Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
431-03-001 / 431-03-001 ISMRM Abstract

When Noise Misleads: Understanding the Impact of Correlated Noise on Quantitative Image Quality Metrics in MRI

Primary: Physics & Engineering - In Silico
Secondary: Acquisition & Reconstruction - Image Reconstruction: Non-AI
431-03-001 · Image Reconstruction · Tuesday, 12 May, 4:00 PM–5:36 PM · Roof Terrace
431-03-001 · Image Reconstruction · Tuesday, 12 May, 4:00 PM–5:36 PM · Roof Terrace
Keywords: Simulations Image Quality Assessment MRI Correlated Noise Random Noise
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Andrianna Scott 1, James Rioux1,2,3,4, Chris Bowen2,3, Kalei Crowell5, Steven Beyea1,2,3,4,6
1Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
3Biomedical Translational Imaging Centre (BIOTIC), QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Canada
4School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
5Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
6IWK Health, Halifax, Canada
Presenting Author: Andrianna Scott

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