Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition • 09-14 May 2026
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561-03-001.
FLORET UTE sequence for 19F functional pulmonary imaging
Impact: 3D FLORET UTE provides higher resolution and reliable assessment of functional lung parameters without loss of SNR, which may advance future evaluation of dynamic ventilation.
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561-03-002.
Proof-of-Principle Implementation of the NOGSE Diffusion Sequence on a Clinical MRI Scanner
Impact: We demonstrate the first implementation of NOGSE diffusion encoding on a clinical 3T MRI system, establishing hardware feasibility and validating performance in phantoms. This approach extends sensitivity toward micrometer-scale diffusion regimes, opening new opportunities for in-vivo microstructure characterization.
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561-03-003.
Spiral echo time-resolved imaging for q-space imaging (SKEPTIQ)
Impact: SKEPTIQ
overcomes central k-space undersampling in existing time-resolved DWI by
sampling the k-space center at every echo, enabling robust, high-SNR
diffusion-relaxometry with dense TE coverage, supporting advanced
diffusion-relaxometry analysis.
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561-03-004.
Accelerated MTE-NODDI Acquisition By Single-Shot Multi-echo EPI for Clinically Feasible TE-Independent Microstructure Imaging
Impact: Through accelerated acquisition, this work enables clinically feasible (<10 min), distortion-corrected diffusion-relaxometry. It addresses the critical issue of echo time-dependent bias in microstructural parameters, thereby enhancing the robustness and clinical translatability of advanced multi-compartment models, such as NODDI.
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561-03-005.
Rapid 3D Diffusion-Weighted Imaging with Spin-Echo Radial-EPI: Validation in Phantom and Carotid Arteries
Impact: The 3D
Spin-Echo Radial-EPI sequence enables rapid, motion-robust 3D diffusion
imaging, producing accurate ADC maps with minimal distortion. This approach
expands DWI applications to vascular and motion-prone regions, enhancing
clinical and research studies in challenging anatomical areas.
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561-03-006.
Blood signal suppression in motion compensated spin echo cardiac diffusion tensor imaging
Impact: Our novel blood suppressed technique enables SNR efficient assessment of in-vivo cardiac microstructure without the confounding effects of blood signal. In particular, it enables assessment of endocardial microstructure which has specific relevance in conditions such as myocardial infarction.
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561-03-007.
Highly Accelerated Magnetic Resonance Elastography of the Brain using Simultaneous Multi-slice EPI Readout
Impact: SMS-EPI
MRE enables large spatial coverage with a reduced scan duration. a significant improvement in scenarios where breath-holds are a
hindrance for large spatial coverages, studies involving children, and neuropathological patients who cannot stay still for longer scan durations.
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561-03-008.
Evaluating temporal resolution of dynamic ZTE using an MR-compatible vocal fold phantom
Impact: Optimizing the ZTE encoding time enhances the diagnostic accuracy in
dynamic VF MRI which improves the assessment of VF structure and motion for
example in voice disorder studies.
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561-03-009.
Feasibility of 4D free-running Motion-Resolved Liver MRI at Low Field
Impact: Free-running 3D radial
liver MRI with self-gating and motion-resolved compressed sensing
reconstruction reduces respiratory motion artifacts and enhances visualization
of anatomical details during free breathing, improving patient comfort and
enabling dynamic 3D liver imaging with clearer depiction of hepatic structures.
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561-03-010.
Free-breathing renal arterial spin labeling imaging using golden-angle radial sampling
Impact: This FB GARwMC-ASL
technique provides a reliable and repeatable alternative for RBF quantification
in subjects unable to perform breath-holds.
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561-03-011.
Dual inversion b-SSFP sequence for non-contrast renal artery angiography on 3T MRI
Impact: This study achieves dual-inversion b-SSFP sequence for 19-second breath-hold renal artery imaging at 3T MRI and improves visualization of the distal renal arteries. It promotes clinical adoption of non-contrast-enhanced angiography as a potential alternative to invasive renal artery assessment methods.
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561-03-012.
Eddy-Current-Resilient B₀ Mapping Using Spatiotemporal Encoding
Impact: A method has been introduced to map extreme B0 inhomogeneity even when the B0 gradients produce substantial eddy currents. This method will be valuable for mapping B0 in compact MRI scanners that do not meet clinical standards for gradient performance.
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561-03-013.
Improved spiral HASTE imaging with echo reordering and optimized variable flip angle scheme
Impact: This work demonstrates that the optimized spiral HASTE sequence reduces $T_2$-related artifacts, improving image quality. The proposed method is well-suited for high-field MRI where SAR limitations are critical and for rapid imaging in motion-sensitive applications.
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561-03-014.
Real-Time Gradient Waveform Design for Arbitrary k-Space Trajectories
Impact: This is the first method to achieve real-time gradient waveform design for arbitrary k-space trajectories. This method eliminates the lengthy gradient precomputation in non-Cartesian MRI, unlocking unlimited possibilities for trajectory design and optimization, and enabling adaptive gradient waveform design.
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561-03-015.
A T1rho-Enhanced Sequence for Acquiring Multi-Parameter Quantitative Maps with Improved SNR
Impact: The
T1rho-enhanced sequence can provide high-quality maps without
significantly increasing the scan time, promoting the clinical
application of T1rho.
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561-03-016.
Flexible Multi–Sub-Volume Positioning in MRI Using the Vendor-Neutral Pulseq Framework
Impact: This method enables flexible and independent multiple sub-volume positioning
within a single MRI sequence. Implemented in the vendor-neutral Pulseq
framework, it improves efficiency and expands possibilities for research and
clinical protocols requiring customizable spatial positioning.
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