MRI of Brain Physiology
Novel Methods and Clinical Applications
- 1st Edition - June 30, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Audrey P. Fan, Ahmed Khalil
- Language: English
MRI of Brain Physiology: Novel MRI Methods and Clinical Applications delves into the intricate world of brain physiology, focusing on the latest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)… Read more
Description
Description
Readers will find detailed discussions on emerging MRI methods, including dynamic contrast, arterial spin labeling, and quantitative BOLD models. The book also addresses the functional impact of physiological changes on tissue microstructure and integrity, offering insights into multiparametric relaxation mapping and quantitative susceptibility mapping. Uniquely, this book gives a comparative approach to different brain physiological MRI methods, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and reliability.
Key features
Key features
- Organized around Key Cerebral Physiological Processes, with in-depth comparisons of different brain physiological MRI methods
- Focuses on clinically relevant techniques, their specific applications, and actionable steps to facilitate their integration into clinical practice
- Describes key brain physiological processes and their clinical significance in neurological conditions
- Presents suitable functional or physiological MRI techniques that address specific clinical needs
- Gives insights on the reliability, strengths, and limitations of state-of-the-art functional and physiological MRI methods
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
2. Overview of brain physiology and systems - function
3. Microvascular brain physiology and perfusion imaging
4. Macrovascular brain physiology and hemodynamic timing
5. Cerebrovascular reserve and autoregulation
6. Neurovascular coupling and tissue metabolism
7. Cerebrospinal fluid pathways and flow imaging
8. Glymphatics and Blood Brain Barrier physiology
9. Functional/physiological coordination of hemodynamic systems
10. Functional impact on tissue microstructure and integrity
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 30, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Audrey P. Fan
Audrey Fan develops new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography methods to measure brain physiology and function. Dr. Fan is a Junior Fellow of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and currently co-leads the Imaging Core for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UC Davis Health. Her overall goal is to bridge engineers in her lab with clinicians and scientists to advance neuroimaging technology and promote brain vascular health across the entire lifespan.
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Ahmed Khalil
Dr. Ahmed Khalil is a clinician-scientist in the Institute of Neuroradiology at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. His research focuses on developing and clinically validating novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to assess brain hemodynamics, tissue oxygenation, and blood-brain barrier function. With a particular interest in the pathophysiology of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, Dr. Khalil’s work bridges the gap between technical MRI methods and their clinical application to improve patient diagnosis and clinical decision-making. Beyond his primary research, he is an advocate for reproducible science, medical education, and science communication, and is an avid science writer and blogger. He holds postgraduate degrees in internal medicine and neuroscience from institutions across the UK, France, and Germany.