Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
451-01-003 / 451-01-003 ISMRM Abstract

Deep learning for the rapid design of tailored dynamic pTx multiband excitation pulses

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Parallel Transmit & Multiband
Secondary: Physics & Engineering - RF Pulse Design & Fields
451-01-003 · Parallel Transmission at High Fields · Tuesday, 12 May, 8:20 AM–9:56 AM · Power Pitch Theatre 1
451-01-003 · Parallel Transmission at High Fields · Tuesday, 12 May, 8:20 AM–9:56 AM · Power Pitch Theatre 1
Keywords: Parallel Transmit & Multiband PTx Deep learning Ultra high field MRI Simultaneous Multi-slice (SMS)
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Joseph J Bartlett1,2,3, Catherine E Davey1,2, Yasmin Blunck 1,2, Jinming Duan3,4, Leigh Johnston1,2, Simon Levy5
1Department of Biomedical Engineering and Graeme Clark Institute, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
2Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Unit, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
3The School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
4Division of Informatics Imaging & Data Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
5Siemens Healthcare Pty Ltd, Australia, Australia
Presenting Author: Yasmin Blunck

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