Objectives

The objectives of the team are to improve the understanding of some complex phenomena obtained in the far-field in the case of optical imaging, or in the near-field in the case of magnetism for MRI (RF field). The challenge remains the weak interaction with the observed environment in optics as well in NMR, and thus the very low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) that have to be constantly improved through the development of new systems and methods. The methods used include modeling, simulation, in vitro and in vivo experimentations and the quantification. The work carried out in this team is mainly focused on the developments of new instruments and methodology in the domain of biomedical imaging and non-destructive testing. In Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) the accent is put on the development of miniaturized sensors for imaging and spectroscopy to offer new functional and interventional imaging methods. The goal is to improve the quantity and quality of acquired information performed in vivo in animal models and humans. In the field of optics of scattering media, optical characterization remains essential prior to the development of optical imaging techniques which are, in addition, compatible with NMR modalities.

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	1 - Tissue and metabolic characterization by Magnetic Resonance
	2- NMR instruments: RF coils and optical-based synchronization device
	3-NMR Spectroscopy and Imaging Methodology
	4- Optical characterization of scattering media
	5- Interventional MR Imaging Safety: RF Heating

Team Members:

• Olivier Beuf, Chargé de Recherche CNRS
• Frank Pilleul, Professeur des Universités, Praticien Hospitalier