Data Processing for Clinical MR Spectroscopy and Imaging

描述(申请人提供)：磁共振波谱(MRS)和光谱成像(MRSI)为生物医学研究和临床诊断应用提供了相当大的潜力，这些技术在商业MRI系统上的广泛应用及其在诊断应用中的应用表明了这一点。为了充分发挥这些方法在生物医学研究中的潜力，有必要利用先进的信号处理和数据分析方法，这代表着正在进行的研究和开发的一个快速变化的领域。这项提案要求为科学研讨会提供补充支持，该研讨会将讨论MRS和MRSI临床应用的数据处理和分析的几个方面。会议将涉及光谱分析、图像处理以及结果分析和解释的几种方法。会议将由一到两名主要演讲者组织，他们将审查主题，并为每一次会议提供强有力的教育内容。其他专题介绍将详细回顾光谱分析方法，并提供在商业仪器上实施采集和处理方法的实用信息。较短的报告将涉及每个主题领域的当前研究报告，除了科学海报报告外，还包括提供论文的机会。赠款支持将直接用于为参加会议的学生和博士后级别的与会者提供奖励。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): MR Spectroscopy (MRS) and Spectroscopic Imaging (MRSI) offer considerable potential for biomedical research and clinical diagnostic applications, as indicated by the widespread application of these techniques on commercial MRI systems and their use for diagnostic applications. To achieve the full potential of these methods for biomedical studies it is necessary to make use of sophisticated signal processing and data analysis methods, which represents a rapidly-changing area of ongoing research and development. This proposal requests supplemental support for a scientific workshop that will address several aspects of data processing and analysis for clinical applications of MRS and MRSI. Sessions will cover several approaches of spectral analysis; image processing; and analysis and interpretation of results. Sessions will be organized with one or two primary presenters that will review the topic and provide a strong educational component to each session. Additional presentations will provide detailed reviews of spectral analysis methods and practical information for implementing the acquisition and processing methods on commercial instruments. Shorter presentations will address current research presentations in each subject area, and include opportunities for proffered papers in addition to scientific poster presentations. Grant support will be directed towards providing awards for student- and postdoctoral- level attendees to attend the meeting.