School of Diagnostic Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program
 About Magentic Resonance Imaging
Research on Magentic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was the winner of the Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2003!
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an exciting imaging modality that has changed the ability to see anatomy, pathology and physiology. Although, clinically, MRI has been used for more than 20 years, it is still complex and evolving at a rapid pace.
MRI provides the ability to view cross-sectional images of anatomical regions in any arbitrary plane. This is done through a non-invasive procedure that uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields—more than 20,000 times stronger than the earth’s magnetism.
As an MR technologist, you are challenged to integrate your knowledge of the fundamental principles of MRI safely into the field of medicine. In order to stay current a successful technologist must be proficient in MR physics & procedures, cross-sectional anatomy & physiology and clinical applications. MRI provides the ability to view cross-sectional images of anatomical regions in any arbitrary plane. This is done with a non-invasive procedure that uses extremely strong magnetic fields and radio waves.
To perform an MRI scan, the patient is securely placed on an imaging table within a large scanner. Powerful magnetic fields are administered to align the nuclei in the body. Radio frequency pulses are applied causing the release of some of their energy. The computer then generating a detailed view of anatomical structures then analyzes the energy emission detected by the MRI equipment.
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