Faculty

Kirk M. Welker, M.D.

Clinical Studies

A Review of 7T Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Epilepsy Rochester, Minn.
The primary purpose of this study is to compare the diagnostic utility of 7T MRI versus 3T MRI in the detection of subtle epileptogenic lesions in the brain.

7-Tesla MRI for Epilepsy: Volumetric Software Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate hippocampal volumetric software with 7T MRI in the clinical setting.
Assessment of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Head and Spine Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate new MRI Non-FDA approved software methods and to provide the radiologist with more tools to assist his/her in making an accurate diagnosis of a specific condition.
Multiband EPI Pulse Sequence for Use in Language fMRI Rochester, Minn.
This study will determine if a multiband EPI fMRI pulse sequence provides higher quality data than a traditional EPI fMRI pulse sequence for language fMRI.
Resting State Networks in Lesional Epilepsy Rochester, Minn.
This study is designed to use new MRI techniques to better understand and treat seizure disorders