KEMi Special Lecture: "Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Past, Present and Future" by Richard Bowtell, PhD, University of Nottingham
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was co-invented by Sir Peter Mansfield in the University of Nottingham's Department of Physics in 1973. Researchers from Nottingham University have continued to develop and apply improved techniques and hardware for MRI since the early days of its inception. Sir Peter (along with Paul Lauterbur) was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology in 2003.
Today there is a broad ranging, impactful research programme in MRI in Nottingham which spans physics, engineering, medicine, psychology, computer science, mathematics and life sciences and is centred on the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre (SPMIC). The cross-faculty SPMIC operates a 7T scanner, two 3T scanners, and an 0.5 T upright system, as well hyperpolarisation equipment and OPM MEG facilities. We are currently developing an 11.7T human scanner which will form a national facility for the UK, creating new opportunities for studying the anatomy and function of the brain and body.
This presentation will describe some…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Foege Genome Sciences (GNOM). Campus room: Foege South Auditorium (lecture); Vista Cafe (reception). Accessibility Contact: uwkemi@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Faculty, students, lab staff, researchers.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
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