FANTACCI , Maria Evelina

The current availability of Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems that operate at ultra high magnetic field (≥ 7 Tesla) allows the representation of anatomical structures at sub-millimeter resolution. Interestingly, small structures of the brain, such as the subfields of the hippocampus, the inner structures of the basal ganglia and of the brainstem...

The aim of this work is to develop a semi-automated procedure to measure the thickness of the stratum radiatum and lacunosum-moleculare (SRLM) of the hippocampus in 7T high-resolution T2*-weighted MR images of MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) patients. The goal consists in the investigation of the correlations of the SRLM thickness with the...

Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of various musculoskeletal pathologies. New Ultra-High Field (UHF) 7 T MRI systems, with their enhanced Signal-to- Noise Ratio, may offer increased image quality in terms of spatial resolution and/or shorter scanning time compared to lower field systems. However,...

Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging and Spectroscopy of the muscle is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of Neuromuscular Disorders (NMD). New Ultra-High Field (UHF) 7 T MRI systems, with their enhanced Signal-to-Noise Ratio, may offer increased image quality in terms of spatial resolution and/or shorter scanning time compared to lower...