Development of Protocols and Methods for Image Processing and Enhancement of MRI Data

Development of Protocols and Methods for Image Processing and Enhancement of MRI Data

The purpose of the study is to develop new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) protocols and methods for image processing and enhancement. Different setting of acquisition parameters used in conventional clinical MRI protocols will be defined, to create "New Protocols". Then post-processing will be applied on new protocols to enhance the image quality. Finally a comparison of image quality will be performed to compare the image quality of images obtained by conventional protocols with those obtained with the New Protocols.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteers for clinical MRI examination
• Patients undergoing clinical MRI examination
• Capable to provide an informed written consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any contraindication to MRI scanning, such as pacemakers or heart rhythm disturbances, permanent cosmetics or certain metallic implants in the body (excluding dental implants).
• Age <18 years old
• Pregnancy
• Claustrophobia