Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
469-02-005 ISMRM Abstract

Sustainable Health Innovation: Solar-Powered MRI for affordable healthcare in Resource-Limited Settings

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Low-Field MRI
Secondary: Pediatrics - Neuro
469-02-005 · Low Field Applications and Systems · Tuesday, 12 May, 9:15 AM–10:10 AM · Digital Posters Row J
Keywords: Pediatric MRI Sustainability Ultra-Low-Field MRI Solar
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Michael Papasavva1, Gebeyehu B Abate2, Joe Piper1, Andrew Prendergast1, Cynthia Kahari3, Lisa Langhaug3, Loyce Musiiwa3, Anabel Mutero3, Hajer Karoui2, Carly Bennallick2, Petter G Clemensson2, Vincent Giampietro2, Ricardo Twumasi4, Sean Deoni5, Steven C Williams2, Niall J Bourke 2
1Queen Mary University, London, United Kingdom
2Department of Neuroimaging, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
3Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe
4Department of Psychosis Studies, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
5Gates Foundation, Seattle, United States of America
Presenting Author: Niall J Bourke

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