Magnetic Resonance (MR)
The Magnetic Resonance (MR) Physics Group provides
scientific support to Clinical users of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
and Spectroscopy systems throughout the North West. The scientific
support is devised to enhance attributes of the MR clinical
service, providing the ability for collaboration in research and
development, and is underpinned by the provision of MR safety
advice with respect to staff and patients.
The main elements of the scientific support can be summarised as
follows:
- Development of a safety framework for MR, ensuring the safe use
of MR equipment for patients and staff.
- Advise on selection and procurement of MR and related equipment
and on the design of accommodation and facilities.
- Optimisation of techniques and procedures.
- Image analysis and interpretation of MR data for patients.
- Advice, support and provision of equipment QA procedures.
- Application of specialist scientific knowledge of MR to provide
innovative solutions to clinical problems for groups of patients or
on an individual patient basis.
- Staff
training
The group currently assists with a number of researchers
throughout the region. Some of our recent research and development
is presented here.
Staff actively participate in a range of professional matters
ranging from refereeing scientific papers to providing advice to
national and international bodies.
Special features
- The group operates within BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality
system.
- Our medical physics department is an IPEM approved training
centre for part 1 clinical scientists and technologists in MR.
Group leader
Group members
- Dr J E Kilgallon
- Dr G A Coutts
- Miss S B Donaldson
Main contact
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