ISMRM workshop on fat-water separation: insights, applications and progress in MRI

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• Quantitative MRI

Background:

• The workshop addressed the growing body of research in water-fat imaging.
• It highlighted the clinical relevance and applications of this magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique.

Framework:

• Detailed technical aspects including multiecho pulse sequences.
• Reviewed data acquisition, reconstruction algorithms, and confounding factors for accurate fat quantification.

Implementation:

• Explored applications across various organs: heart, liver, pancreas, abdomen, spine, pelvis, and muscles.
• Discussed the role of MRI-based biomarkers in clinical practice.

Implications:

• Addressed the implications of fat in diabetes and obesity, including childhood obesity and lifestyle interventions.
• Covered MR spectroscopy, brown adipose tissue, and future research funding opportunities.