Dr. Ping Hou

Associate Member

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Imaging Physics

Research Interests:

• MRI Pulse sequence design and implementation
• Perfusion imaging
• Functional MRI
• General clinical application of MRI
• Image quality control to insure stable MR system functioning

The primary focus of my research is MRI neuro application, including diagnostic, perfusion, fMRI and cancer staging.  This involves new pulse sequence design and implementation to improve signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and data acquisition speed.  Recently I am involved with fMRI, and developed interests in data acquisition method to generate strong and robust blood-oxygen-level dependent (BOLD) signal, as well as an efficient way of fMRI data process.   Another area of interests is quantitative MR imaging, such as T2*-weighted perfusion imaging and dynamic contrast enhanced T1-weighted imaging for blood flow assessment to monitor cancer treatment. 

A tutorial in this laboratory would provide student experience with a small project to get hands-on experience about how MR image is generated, how much scientific and technical knowledge are involved in MRI comparing to other diagnostic modalities.

Selected Publications:

Hou P, Hasan KM, Sitton CW, Wolinsky JS, Narayana PA (2005) Phase Sensitive T1 Inversion Recovery Imaging: A Time Efficient Interleaved Technique for Improved Tissue Contrast in Neuroimaging.  Am J Neuroradiology; 26:1432-1438.

Trivedi R, Gupta RK, Hasan KM, Hou P,  Prasad KN, Narayana PA (2006) Diffusion tensor imaging in polymicrogyria: a report of three cases. Neuroradiology. Jun; 48(6): 422 - 427.

Hou P, De EJB, Kramer LA, Westney OL (2007) Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI Study of Male Pelvic Perfusion at 3T: preliminary clinic report.  J Magn Reson Imaging. Jan;25(1):160-9.

Additional Publications

Program Affiliation:

Program in Medical Physics