Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
568-01-003 ISMRM Abstract

Scan2Go: Utilising Ultrasonic Encoding and a Rotational Patient Chair Enabling Accessible Silent Head Imaging

Primary: Physics & Engineering - New Devices
Secondary: Physics & Engineering - Hybrid & Novel Systems Technology
568-01-003 · Unconventional Physics and Engineering · Wednesday, 13 May, 8:20 AM–9:15 AM · Digital Posters Row I
Keywords: Gradients Safety Patient comfort Ultrasonic Silent MRI
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Michael McGrory 1, Thomas Roos1, Edwin Versteeg2,3, Mark Gosselink1, Cezar Alborahal1, Thijs van Hooren4, Carel van Leeuwen4, Hans van den Berge5, Andrews Kirolos5, Martin Oome6, Wout Schuth7, Martino Borgo7, Jeroen Siero1,8, Dennis Klomp1
1Department of Radiology, Centre for Image Sciences, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
2Computational Imaging Group for MRI Therapy & Diagnostics, Department of Radiotherapy, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
3University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
4Tesla Dynamic Coils, Zaltbommel, Netherlands
5INNO Metaal, Netherlands
6Philips, Best, Netherlands
7Futura composites, Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
8Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Presenting Author: Michael McGrory

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