Prof Andrew Webb, Director of the C.J.Gorter MRI Center at Leiden University Medical Center, visited the Sussex campus last month (25 May) for a tour of the Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre (CISC), and delivered a fascinating talk about his ground-breaking research in radical new low-field MRI design. 

 Hosted by Professor Itamar Ronen, CISC Academic Director and Chair in Medical Physics at BSMS, Prof Webb's talk: Designing a portable MRI machine: engineering and physics principles meet clinical and neuroscience applications, described the low-field MRI systems built in his lab. The open source design offers radical new opportunities in sustainable MRI machine production and application, increasing accessibility in developing countries and general healthcare. Guests included long-time supporter of BSMS, Michael Chowen CBE, and Prof Paul Tofts, former Chair in Imaging Physics at BSMS and Emeritus Professor of Imaging Physics at the University of Sussex.           

Following Prof Webb's talk, participants were treated to a lively Q&A session and a drinks reception in the MTB foyer.

CISC will be getting their very own low field MRI soon, and are excited to attract PhD students interested in this area to work with Itamar and the wider campus community.