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The brains behind clinical 7T MRI
While the technology started as a pure research tool, thanks to ongoing development, smart inventions, and brilliant minds, it is now ready for clinical routine.
Combating inhomogeneities
Ignacio Gonzalez Insua, PhD, worked on image homogeneity.
The software holds it all together
The coordination of the transmit channels was the job of René Gumbrecht, PhD.
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![Clinical image of a head shows signal inhomogeneities at the edges.](https://corporate.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/9f400963651534f9/cc2773aa50a1/v/a22925cef2b0/7T-MRI-without-Ultra-IQ-1-1.jpg?nowebp=1)
![Clinical image of the head without signal inhomogeneities at the edges.](https://corporate.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/61a9573706329805/a6391befc3bb/v/931e7ec387ed/7T-MRI-with-Ultra-IQ-1-1.jpg?nowebp=1)
7T MRI enables high-resolution acquisitions with unique contrast. However, signal inhomogeneities can result, as shown in the image on the left. MAGNETOM Terra.X introduces Dynamic pTx to address this challenge, leading to improved homogeneity and coverage when compared to conventional 7T MRI.
Artificial intelligence for further image enhancement
High resolution—fast
![7T MRI image of a knee](https://corporate.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/84093a52c31f35e0/b9cd353ef19b/v/be08db91ac01/7T-MRI-Deep-Resolve-Knee-16-9.jpg)
![7T MRI image of a brain](https://corporate.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/cfb16fea8552fb66/138e992fc0b9/v/5f584d63ceab/7T-MRI-Deep-Resolve-Brain-1-1.jpg)
The high resolution of 7T MRI usually leads to longer scan times. Deep Resolve enables faster acquisitions without sacrificing the unique resolution and contrast of 7T MRI.
![Susceptibility-weighted acquisition of the human brain showing small vessels](https://corporate.webassets.siemens-healthineers.com/0f8934e9bdfde898/a26eb47562e4/v/af45ef56a0be/7T-MRI-Head-Vessels-1-1.jpg)
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Felix Michelfeit is a writer working for the diagnostic imaging business of Siemens Healthineers. He has held various positions in executive communications, media, and PR.
Doris Pischitz is an editor in corporate communications at Siemens Healthineers. The team specializes in topics related to healthcare, medical technology, disease areas, and digitalization.
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