Anatomic 0.55T Lung MRI
The excellent image quality of 0.55T Lung MRI as compared to CT in a patient with bronchiectasis and centrilobular nodules, suggestive chronic aspiration and/or infection.
Functional Lung MRI
Functional sequences of 0.55T lung MRI enables us to obtain a MR ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scan without the need for radiation exposure or intravenous contrast. The MR VQ map shows mismatched perfusion defect in the left upper lobe with preserved ventilation, consistent with chronic thromboembolism. Figure and image processing credit to Prof. Dante Capaldi, PhD

Mid-field (0.55T) Lung MRI

We are recruiting patients with pulmonary pathologies (including but not limited to those with pulmonary nodules, interstitial lung disease, lung transplant, and chronic pulmonary thromboembolic hypertension (CTEPH)) and otherwise healthy volunteers. In collaboration with the UCSF MR imaging science team, we seek to optimize and validate the 0.55T Lung MRI for clinical use in various pulmonary diseases. The MRI is located at UCSF Radiology China Basin, with a scan time of approximately 60 minutes. The scan may be done with or without contrast, depending on the pulmonary pathology.

Randomized Clinical Trial of rapid rollover technique to reduce pneumothorax following CT-guided lung biopsy

This study was completed as of March 2024 and no longer recruits patients.