Advanced DWI and Oncologic Imaging
The research group has a long tradition since 1997. Conventional DWI is an established tool in oncologic imaging for detecting tumors through their altered local apparent water diffusion without the use of contrast agents. Advanced DWI techniques as computed DWI (cDWI) and diffusion-weighted whole body MRI (DWIBS) improve lesion detectebility. Intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) analysis yields additional information about microcirculation, which is helpful for lesion characterization. Our aim is to optimize and validate these advanced thechniques for the use in clinical routine diagnostic imaging.
„Simplified“ IVIM (Intravoxel incoherent motion)
for tumors of the liver, pancreas, breast and spine
- Evaluation of lesion detection and characterization
- Optimization of technique and clinical validation
- Colormaps to facilitate visual image analysis
- Outcome prediction
- Investigation of measurement reproducibility
- Measurement sequence optimization
cDWI (computed DWI)
for prostate imaging
- Evaluation of lesion detection and characterization
DWIBS (Diffusion-weighted whole-body MRI)
for thoracic malignancies and neurography
- Evaluation of lesion detection and characterization
- Visualization of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus
Group Leader
PD Dr. med. Claus C. Pieper
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Publications
Dr. rer. nat. Petra Mürtz
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Scientific career
Members / Partners
Dr. Alois M. Sprinkart (Core Facility)
Dr. Patrick A. Kupczyk
Dr. Carsten Schmeel
PD Dr. Wolfgang Block
Dr. Roy König
Narine Mesropyan
Michael Reick (doctoral candidate)
Darius Kurt (doctoral candidate)