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Faculty Profile Last Modified Time: 10:25:01 AM Fri, 27 Mar 2020   Contact Information Ken-Pin Hwang Associated Profiles  Assistant Professor, Imaging Physics, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center   MDA FCT 14.6092 (Unit 1472)    khwang@mdanderson.org     713.563.1580    Web Link    Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Fats, Water, Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Hot Temperature, Magnetic Resonance, Temperature, Radiotherapy    Associated Profiles Professional Preparation Research and Expertise Affiliations Appointments  Professional Preparation  Degree Major Institution Year  PhD Biomedical Engineering Case Western Reserve University 2002  MS Biomedical Engineering Case Western Reserve University 2000  BS Computer Science University of California, Berkeley 1996  Research and Expertise Research Interests   Magnetic resonance imaging continues to expand from its primary role as a qualitative diagnostic modality, to a quantitative measurement and surveying tool for assessment and planning of various therapies. My current research interests lie in two main areas: assessment and correction of geometric distortions in MR imaging, and rapid quantitative spin parameter mapping. Recent efforts have included the development of a workflow for measuring, characterizing, and correcting gradient nonlinearity distortion of an MR system. Such a methodology will be streamlined for QA of clinical MR scanners so that we can ensure the spatial accuracy of the images used for planning of surgical or radiation therapy. Other sources of distortion will also be evaluated, including errors in distortion prone sequences such as EPI. I have also partnered with SyntheticMR to implement a technique for simultaneous T1, T2, and PD mapping of the whole brain in a single 6 minute sequence. Further developments will improve scan efficiency to further decrease overall scan time or improve their robustness to noise. Applications in other anatomical areas will also be explored, as adjustments in the technique will be necessary to improve signal sensitivity and optimize for different types of tissues.  Publications/Creative Works Click here to search for this faculty member's publications on PubMed.  Affiliations  Research Consortia Gulf Coast Cluster for Translational Imaging  Appointments Title Department / School Institution Assistant Professor Imaging Physics UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

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