University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Biomedical EngineeringWu MRI Lab
Xiaoping Wu · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Xiaoping Wu's lab at the University of Minnesota focuses on advancing MRI technology to allow deeper insights into the human brain. By working with ultrahigh magnetic fields, the lab develops innovative tools to achieve much clearer images of brain function than current methods allow. This research could significantly impact our understanding of how the brain works, particularly in health and disease.
MRIbrain imagingultrahigh field MRIfunctional MRIneurosciencebrain mappingimage reconstructionhigh-resolution imagingparallel transmissionBRAIN Initiative
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop high-channel-count RF arrays for better imaging quality at 10.5 Tesla.
AIM 02Create new pulse design frameworks for efficient brain scans without fat saturation.
AIM 03Develop a comprehensive imaging sequence for high-resolution scans with motion correction.
AIM 04Demonstrate functional MRI at unprecedented spatiotemporal resolutions.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI techniques3D imagingimage reconstructioncomputer software developmentmotion correctiondata acquisitionhigh-performance RF coil designpulse sequence designsignal processingneuroimaging
Output against the department
Publications162bottom 36% of dept.380th of 595
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Citations4.7kbottom 36% of dept.381st of 595
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