Publisher's Synopsis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Angiogenesis is a unique book that explains the usage of angiogenesis/hypoxia imaging techniques in clinical trials and describes how imaging may be used to answer mechanistic questions on drug effects in tumours. The book answers all the questions raised during the planning, implementation and analysis in a DCE–MRI study. Its format is very helpful and intuitive, which makes it very easy for anyone to find a precise answer without having to go through lengthy book chapters and countless scientific articles. The book is an essential resource for all postgraduates, professionals, and trainees in radiology and oncology.
- Explains the use of MRI as a key investigative technique in research, and cancer therapy
- Addresses issues based on experience gained over years of developing clinical trials methodology using dynamic MRI techniques.
- Unique breakdown of key topics raised by clinicians working in the field
- Well–known experts provide personal insights into common problems, and elaborate on the techniques that are most validated
- The editors describe tactics that need to be considered while preparing for multicentre clinical trials, including strategies to be adopted during the protocol planning and execution phases, and explore limitations of all these techniques realistically