Improving quantitative MRI using self-supervised deep learning with model reinforcement: Demonstration for rapid T1 mapping.

Journal: Magnetic resonance in medicine
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This paper proposes a novel self-supervised learning framework that uses model reinforcement, REference-free LAtent map eXtraction with MOdel REinforcement (RELAX-MORE), for accelerated quantitative MRI (qMRI) reconstruction. The proposed method uses an optimization algorithm to unroll an iterative model-based qMRI reconstruction into a deep learning framework, enabling accelerated MR parameter maps that are highly accurate and robust.

Authors

  • Wanyu Bian
    Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Albert Jang
    Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Fang Liu
    The First Clinical Medical College of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China.