HYQ Research Solutions, LLC was awarded a $998,104 Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program to develop high dielectric constant materials for accelerating 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging. The two-year award will support the company's efforts to increase MRI signal-to-noise ratio by over 50% and cut scan times in half through incorporating high dielectric constant materials into clinical imaging coils. This novel approach aims to provide faster access to MRI for patients and enable new applications in monitoring brain activity and cognition. Project outcomes include electromagnetic simulation, ceramic processing to produce the materials, phantom testing, and evaluation of a prototype in clinical scanners. The technology has potential to advance MRI hardware solutions and make the diagnostic tool more accessible for behavioral research.
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