MiDI Lab
At MiDI (Microstructure and Dynamics Imaging) Lab, we aim to understand the microstructure of biological tissues through advanced imaging techniques. Our research integrates diffusion MRI, microscopy, and computational modeling to explore tissue architecture, brain connectivity, and innovative imaging methodologies.
This research focuses on advancing diffusion MRI acquisition using flexible plug-and-play gradient inserts. By optimizing the magnetic field gradients, we can achieve higher-resolution imaging, better sensitivity to microstructural changes, and reduced acquisition time, making diffusion MRI more accessible and adaptable for a variety of studies. We have systems for head and breast imaging.
We combine diffusion MRI with microscopy techniques to better understand tissue microstructure. This multi-modal approach allows us to validate MRI measurements against microscopic ground truth, study cellular organization, and develop new models that relate MRI signals to microstructural features, bridging the gap between imaging and histology.
