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This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) sequences commonly used in clinical and research settings. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the building blocks of MRI sequences, including radiofrequency (RF) pulses, magnetic field gradients, spatial encoding methods, and signal sampling. They will learn their characteristics and manipulation methods and how to combine them to form different sequences that produce images with various contrast weightings, such as proton density, T1-, T2, T2* and other contrasts. Starting from the basic gradient-echo and spin-echo sequences, students will explore the composition and parameters of various sequences and how to vary them to achieve different contrasts. More advanced and emerging sequences will also be explored, enabling students to confidently manipulate scanner parameters and generate desired MRI contrast. MR images are prone to artefacts from various sources, and identifying them is essential for MRI researchers and technicians. This course will introduce the different types of static and dynamic artefacts that commonly occur on MR images, explain their causes and the methods to eliminate or reduce them. The skills and knowledge attained in this course will prepare students of the program for later courses in advanced applications of MRI and practical operation of MRI scanners within the clinical environment.

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