Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
469-02-015 ISMRM Abstract

Active EMI Sensing and Cross-Domain Deep Learning Direct MR Signal Prediction for RF Shielding-Free MRI

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Low-Field MRI
Secondary: Physics & Engineering - System Imperfections
469-02-015 · Low Field Applications and Systems · Tuesday, 12 May, 9:15 AM–10:10 AM · Digital Posters Row J
Keywords: Deep learning Ultra-Low-Field MRI EMI suppression Shielding-Free ACTIVE EMI SENSING
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Jiahao Hu1,2, Yujiao Zhao 1,2, Alex T. L. Leong1,2, Ed X Wu1,2
1Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging and Signal Processing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
2Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Presenting Author: Yujiao Zhao

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