Open-Source MRI Sequence Development: Simulation to Scanner

Catalog description

This mini-course introduces an end-to-end workflow for rapid MRI sequence development and image reconstruction using open-source tools. Students will design pulse sequences in Pulseq, simulate and validate them with KomaMRI, and reconstruct simulated or acquired MRI data using BART and MRIReco. Students will also learn how Pulseq sequences and reconstruction workflows can be integrated directly on MRI scanners through Pulseq interpreters and OpenRecon. The course combines short lectures with hands-on coding and lab sessions focused on rapid prototyping, simulation, acquisition, and reconstruction. There will be an emphasis on research rigor, reproducibility and transparency, by using open-source tools and the creation of reproducible pipelines. Intended for students with basic programming experience and an interest in MRI and computational methods.