Faculty

Kiaran P. McGee, Ph.D.

Clinical Studies

Adaptive Image Receive (AIR) Coil System for MR Imaging of Radiation Therapy Patients Undergoing Treatment Simulation Rochester, Minn.
This study is designed to assess the ergonomics and ease of use of a new Adaptive Image Receive (AIR) coil system for patients undergoing MR imaging for radiation therapy treatment planning.
Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Lung Parenchyma using Magnetic Resonance Elastography Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this research study is testing a new technique for measuring stiffness of the lung. This new technique is called Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE). In this study we will look at the stiffness measurements in humans.
Development and Assessment of the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in MR Fingerprinting of the Brain Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system than can process MR images acquired using conventional acquisition schemes (spin echo, gradient echo, etc) and contrasts (T1, T2, T2*, PD) to identify the MR fingerprint of the tissue under interrogation.
Investigation of Highly flexible RF Coils for MR Imaging of Patients for Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning Rochester, Minn.
To assess the quality of images obtained with a new RF (AIR) coil when compared to those obtained using FDA approved RF coils of patients undergoing MR imaging for radiation therapy treatment planning.

Assessment of Early Response to Chemotherapy by Means of Magnetic Resonance Elastography Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to use magnetic resonance elastography to determine if the mechanical properties of either Hodgkin's or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma tumors change in response to the administration of chemotherapy agents (in which the agent is known to produce a positive treatment response) and that this change is detected by MRE within 24 hours following therapy.
Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Lung Parenchyma using Magnetic Resonance Elastography in Lung Cancer Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to investigate if Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) can quantify parenchymal lung stiffness in patients undergoing either chemoradiotherapy or high dose radiation therapy treatment for lung cancer.