2021
Approaches in cooling of resistive coil-based low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems for application in low resource settings
Natukunda F, Twongyirwe T, Schiff S, Obungoloch J. Approaches in cooling of resistive coil-based low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems for application in low resource settings. BMC Biomedical Engineering 2021, 3: 3. PMID: 33579373, PMCID: PMC7881601, DOI: 10.1186/s42490-021-00048-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPermanent magnet technologyDedicated cooling systemLow-field magnetic resonance imaging systemsMRI systemCooling systemMagnet technologyResistive coilsMagnetic resonance imaging systemResistive magnetResonance imaging systemLow costHigh constructionMagnetsImage qualityImaging systemSystem longevityStrength capabilitiesInstallationSystemCoilStringent prerequisite
2018
Design of a sustainable prepolarizing magnetic resonance imaging system for infant hydrocephalus
Obungoloch J, Harper J, Consevage S, Savukov I, Neuberger T, Tadigadapa S, Schiff S. Design of a sustainable prepolarizing magnetic resonance imaging system for infant hydrocephalus. Magnetic Resonance Materials In Physics, Biology And Medicine 2018, 31: 665-676. PMID: 29644479, PMCID: PMC6135672, DOI: 10.1007/s10334-018-0683-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow power requirementsSpatial resolutionLF-MRIModest spatial resolutionMagnetic resonance imaging systemPower requirementsCoil systemImage spatial resolutionUnshielded environmentGradient fieldResonance imaging systemLow costDeployment potentialEnergy supplySpecific applicationsUnshielded roomImaging systemLow-field magnetic resonance imaging
2016
Design of a mobile, homogeneous, and efficient electromagnet with a large field of view for neonatal low-field MRI
Lother S, Schiff S, Neuberger T, Jakob P, Fidler F. Design of a mobile, homogeneous, and efficient electromagnet with a large field of view for neonatal low-field MRI. Magnetic Resonance Materials In Physics, Biology And Medicine 2016, 29: 691-698. PMID: 26861046, PMCID: PMC5695548, DOI: 10.1007/s10334-016-0525-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCryogen-free systemField mapping measurementsHigh B0 fieldsLow field devicesLow power consumptionSteel platesLight weightMagnetic resonance imaging systemSimple fabricationNumerical optimization algorithmHomogeneous magnetic fieldPower consumptionElectromagnetResonance imaging systemPower useB0 fieldLow-field scannersMagnetic fieldLow-field MRIField strengthHigh homogeneityMedical applicationsField limitationsLarge fieldMagnets