What is Magnetic Resonance (MR)?

With Magnetic Resonance Imaging, it is possible to image the soft tissues in the body in a non-invasive manner. In the health sector, MR is often used for diagnostic purposes and monitoring of treatment.

At DTU Health Tech, we develop and enhance MR methodologies to enable visualization of complex processes and systems that previously were invisible, e.g. the inner workings of living cells or stimulation of brain neurons. And we develop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technologies to analyse and observe the molecular structure of materials.

Clinical MR scanner at DTU Health Tech

At DTU Health Tech we have a clinical MR scanner dedicated to research purposes, where we can scan humans and large animals. 
MR scanning is suitable for diagnosing various diseases such as brain diseases, diseases in the motor apparatus, and heart examinations. 

Installation of the MR scanner

In March 2022, our clinical MR scanner arrived at DTU Health Tech.

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Read more about our research and education within Magnetic Resonance

Research

Magnetic Resonance

Head of Section: Axel Thielscher

Translational Imaging Center (TIC)

With our Translational Imaging Center (TIC) we bring together excellent research areas at DTU needed to establish a world-leading environment for research, education and innovation in novel, advanced healthcare technologies.

Education

Biomedical Engineering (BSc)

The programme is offered in cooperation with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Biomedical Engineering (MSc)

The Biomedical Engineering programme focuses on the design of future diagnostic techniques and methods of treatment at the clinic as well as outside the hospital.

Contact for more info

To learn more about this topic, contact these researchers.

Axel Thielscher

Axel Thielscher Head of Section, Professor Department of Health Technology Phone: +45 45255313

Mathilde Hauge Lerche

Mathilde Hauge Lerche Group leader, Associate Professor Department of Health Technology Phone: +45 45253686

Pernille Rose Jensen

Pernille Rose Jensen Groupleader, Associate Professor Department of Health Technology Phone: +45 45253688