Ponente
Descripción
In the pursuit of expanding access to advanced medical imaging technology in Latin America, the project “Open Source MRI Construction Methods for Latin America” aims to adapt the OSII ONE construction methodology to the unique context of the region. This initiative seeks to build local capacity for the construction, maintenance, and operation of low-field MRI devices.
Efforts are focused on seamlessly integrating and assembling critical subsystems, including the magnet system, radiofrequency system, gradient magnet system, and image acquisition unit. By leveraging available resources in Paraguay, preliminary results demonstrate the successful development of the open-source MRI system, OSII ONE. This achievement holds promising implications for the system's long-term sustainability as a locally produced and maintained research or clinical device.
The project's immediate goal is to complete the assembly of the primary structure by the end of November 2023. This phase involves the meticulous integration of critical components, rigorous testing, and quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with required standards.
Ultimately, this endeavor strives to transport the operational system to the Medical Center Neuro Center in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where it will play a pivotal role in the first-ever low-field MRI imaging study on neurodegenerative diseases in the region. The project represents a significant step forward in bridging the healthcare gap, making advanced medical imaging technology more accessible, and fostering self-sufficiency in Latin America's medical research and clinical landscape.
Introducción
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has represented a significant advancement in the field of medicine, allowing for the acquisition of precise and detailed images of the human body for more effective diagnoses and treatments. However, accessibility to this vital technology has been a constant challenge, particularly in regions where the costs and limited availability of advanced medical equipment are significant barriers.
This project is currently in an active construction phase, with the ambitious goal of assembling the entire main structure by the end of November 2023. It is a multidisciplinary project that involves engineers, medical professionals, technicians, and MRI experts, with the aim of creating an essential medical tool that benefits the region and the world as a whole.
Throughout this project, technical, engineering, and medical aspects will be addressed in order to develop an open-source MRI that is safe, accurate, and accessible. Specifically, this system will be used in the first ever low field MRI imaging study on neurodegenerative disease in Latin America.
Resultados
Preliminary results show that we have developed methods to construct the open source MRI system, OSII ONE, using the available resources in Paraguay. This has significant implications for the sustainability of the system as a viable, locally produced and maintained research or clinical device.
Objetivo
Extend the OSII ONE construction methodology to the Latin American context, building local capacity for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the device.
| Area | Ingenierías, Matemáticas y Física |
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