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MRI in Medicine

The Jockey Club MRI Engineering Center led by Prof. E.S. Yang is engaged in cutting-edge MRI research, focusing on low-field and high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies. Current projects include the development of a 0.2T low-field MRI system for imaging knee cartilage and temporomandibular joint (TMJ), along with clinical studies on spine degeneration and acupuncture. Future research aims to explore Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases through high-field MRI advancements. The center also emphasizes educational programs, graduate training, and the incorporation of advanced imaging techniques.

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MRI in Medicine

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  1. MRI in Medicine Prof. E.S. Yang The Jockey Club MRI Engineering Center

  2. Ongoing Projects • Low-field MRI system • High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) probe • Clinical studies • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) imaging • Spine Degeneration • Functional MRI of Acupuncture

  3. 0.2T Low Field MRI System [1] Low Field MRI System

  4. knee cap cartilage ligaments blood vessel muscles 2D Knee Images from MRI system Knee Images showing different soft-tissue and bone at 5mm Slice Thickness [1] Low Field MRI System

  5. Comparison of Knee Images from GE system and the Low Field Mobile MRI System GE System Thickness: 5mm Mobile System Thickness: 5mm [1] Low Field MRI System

  6. Graduate Projects in MRI • Special RF coil design • Real-time spectrometer (MR console) • Pulse sequence development • Image processing and recognition [1] Low Field MRI System

  7. HTS Probe and Its Operation HTS Coil Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Probe [2] HTS Probe

  8. Image comparison of TMJ, orbit, wrist and brain acquired with a copper coil and a HTS coil at 0.2T Copper HTS Copper HTS [2] HTS Probe

  9. Lumber Spine Imaging • Axial Spine Image Comparison of GE Body Coil and HTS Coil (FSE : 3000/96ms, 256 x 192, 6 Nex, 4:00)

  10. Projects in HTS • Coil Design • Thin film and tape HTS coils • Automatic tune and match circuitry • Cryogenic Probe Design • Single • Array [2] HTS Probe

  11. Future Projects in High Field MRI • Study on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson Disease • Non-proton imaging • Na, P, C • Proton spectroscopy • Real-time cardiac imaging • Functional MRI for cognitive science [3] Clinical Studies

  12. Jockey Club Charities Trust HKU Jockey Club MRI Center (0.2T, 0.22T, 3T, 9.4T*) Jockey Club MRI Center Funding Model • High field MRI system maintenance and upgrade • Graduate students • Research scientists • General office operation • RGC Grants • Clinical Services • ITF Contracts • Regional MRI Training Centre • Educational programs • Sponsorship from private companies • Private donation *Proposed

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