Spinal Cord fMRI at 7 Tesla

This lecture by Prof Robert Barry explores the advancements in spinal cord functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) at 7 Tesla. The presentation covers the journey from brain fMRI to spinal cord imaging, highlighting the challenges and novel methodologies developed for this purpose. The lecture delves into the significance of spinal cord fMRI in understanding central nervous system pathologies like multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. It also discusses the potential of fMRI in unraveling spinal mechanisms involved in human behaviors, emphasizing the need for further research in this promising yet underexplored field.