Data Processing for Clinical MR Spectroscopy and Imaging

描述（由申请人提供）：MR光谱学（MRS）和光谱成像（MRSI）为生物医学研究和临床诊断应用提供了巨大的潜力，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用途表明了这一点。为了充分发挥这些方法在生物医学研究中的潜力，有必要利用复杂的信号处理和数据分析方法，这是一个正在进行的研究和开发的快速变化的领域。该提案要求对一个科学研讨会提供补充支持，该研讨会将解决MRS和MRSI临床应用的数据处理和分析的几个方面。会议将涵盖光谱分析的几种方法;图像处理;以及结果的分析和解释。会议将由一名或两名主要发言人组织，他们将审查主题并为每次会议提供强有力的教育内容。其他演讲将提供光谱分析方法的详细回顾以及在商业仪器上实施采集和处理方法的实用信息。较短的演讲将解决每个主题领域的当前研究报告，并包括提供论文的机会，除了科学海报演示。赠款支持将用于为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.