What We Do
We focus on a variety of reseach topics including
Hyperpolarized MRI
Our research involves the development of the techniques involved in Dynamic Nuclear Polarisation and MRI of hyperpolarised substances. We are applying these techniques to observing the metabolic processes in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and cancer.
Fetal MRI
We are utilising methods for assessing body composition to investigate the development of adipose tissue in the human fetus. We hope to use these techniques to find out more about normal fetal development and how that development is altered in diseases like Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
Liver MRI
Breakthroughs in MRI are now making it possible to not only image human anatomy, but to also look at human physiology by following metabolic processes. We hope to develop MRI based tools that can track metabolic processes and lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of disease.
