New York University · Biomedical EngineeringMagnetic Resonance Imaging Innovations Lab
Riccardo Lattanzi · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Riccardo Lattanzi's research lab focuses on enhancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology through innovative software and design techniques. The lab works on optimizing radiofrequency coils essential for MRI, aiming to improve imaging quality and efficiency. They also develop open-source platforms like Cloud MR to make MRI research more accessible and educational for users around the world.
MRIradiofrequency coilscloud computingsoftware developmentimage reconstructionsimulationneural networksopen-sourceeducational toolsmedical imaging
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop an optimization framework for radiofrequency coil design in MRI.
AIM 02Create an open-source platform for MRI technology research and training.
AIM 03Simulate RF coil performance using advanced computational techniques.
AIM 04Integrate educational tools for understanding physics and engineering in MRI.
AIM 05Reduce the environmental impact of MRI by optimizing clinical protocols.
Skills the Lab Values
RF coil designintegral equation techniquessimulation software developmentpulseq sequence developmentneural network trainingimage processingdata visualizationcloud-based applicationsprogramming in Pythonopen-source documentation
Output against the department
Publications183bottom 42% of dept.344th of 595
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Citations3.1kbottom 23% of dept.456th of 595
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