Magnetic Resonance

Head of Section: Axel Thielscher

The section’s field of research and teaching is within Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy in a broad sense, including applications, optical realizations, and analysis. Magnetic Resonance is a powerful spectroscopic technique providing detailed information about the structure and dynamics of molecules (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) or high-resolution anatomical and functional images (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

Through technological and methodological research, often involving hyperpolarization, we enable the study and manipulation of complex processes and systems previously not visible, e.g. the inner workings of living cells or the stimulation of brain neurons. Applications include improved clinical diagnosis, treatment monitoring and personalized medicine.

Research Groups

Hyperpolarization and Metabolism Center for Hyperpolarization in Magnetic Resonance (HYPERMAG).

Group Leader: Pernille Rose Jensen

Magnetic Resonance by Optics

Group leader: Kirstine Berg-Sørensen

HyperMIND

Group leader: Mathilde Hauge Lerche

MRI Acquisition

Group leader: Lars G. Hanson

Neurophysics

Group leader: Axel Thielscher

Facilities

Cell Lab

A facility for cultivating microbial and mammalian cells, designed to support real-time metabolic studies using hyperpolarized NMR.

Chemistry Lab

A compact lab for chemical synthesis and sample preparation, enabling fast transfer to NMR labs for real-time reaction monitoring.

Clinical and Animal MR Imaging Facility

A translational imaging hub featuring a clinical 3T MR scanner and hyperpolarizer for advanced metabolic and neuroimaging in both animals and humans.

Hyperpolarization and NMR Lab

A central facility for magnetic resonance and hyperpolarization research, equipped for complete workflows from sample preparation to advanced NMR detection.

Optics Lab for Quantum Sensing

A specialized lab for quantum sensing using optical techniques, including NV-center-based sensing with fluorescent nanodiamonds.

RF and Electronics Lab

An integrated electronics and RF workshop for developing and testing custom components for NMR, hyperpolarization, and quantum sensing systems.

Head of Section:

Axel Thielscher Head of Section, Professor Phone: +45 45255313 axthi@dtu.dk