Brian Rutt, Ph.D


For a complete list of publications, please refer to my curriculum vitae.
(Last update: November, 2003 )

JOURNAL ARTICLES Conference Papers/Abstracts Misc.


2003

  • Thomas JB, Milner JS, Rutt BK, Steinman DA. "Reproducibility of image-based computational fluid dynamics models of the human carotid bifurcation."   Ann Biomed Eng. 2003 Feb;31(2): 132-141.  [PubMed Abstract]
  • Deoni SC, Rutt BK, Peters TM. "Rapid combined T1 and T2 mapping using gradient recalled acquisition in the steady state." Magn Reson Med. 2003 Mar;49(3):515-26. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Foster-Gareau P, Heyn C, Alejski A and Rutt BK. "Imaging single mammalian cells with a 1.5 Tesla clinical scanner." Magn Reson Med. 2003 49(5):968-971. PMID: 12704781 [PubMed Abstract]
  • Zhang B, Yen Y-F, Chronik BA, McKinnon GC, Schaefer DJ and Rutt BK. "Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Properties of Head and Body Gradient Coils." Magn Reson Med. 2003 50:50-58. PMID: 12815678 [PubMed Abstract]
  • Deoni SCL, Peters TM and Rutt BK. "Quantitative Diffusion Imaging with a Steady State Free Precession Sequence." (In Press: Magn Reson Med).
  • Deoni SCL, Peters TM and Rutt BK. "Determination of optimal angles for variable nutation proton magnetic spin-lattice, T1, and Spin-spin, T2, Relaxation times measurement." (In Press: Magn Reson Med).

2002

  • Mechefske CK, Wu Y, Rutt BK . "MRI gradient coil cylinder sound field simulation and measurement." J Biomech Eng. 2002 Aug;124(4):450-5. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Mitchell JR, Rutt BK . "Improved contrast in multi-spectral phase images derived from MR exams of MR patients." Medical Physics 2002 May;29(5):727-35. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Bowen CV, Zhang X, Saab G, Gareau PJ, Rutt BK . "Application of state dephasing regime theory to superparamagnetic iron-oxide loaded cells." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2002 Jul;48(1):52-61. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Mechefske CK, Geris R, Gati JS, Rutt BK . "Acoustic noise reduction in a 4T MRI scanner." Magnetic Resonance Materials (MAGMA) 2002 Jan;13(3):172-6. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Steinman DA, Thomas JB, Ladak HM, Milner JS, Rutt BK , Spence JD. "Reconstruction of carotid bifurcation hemodynamics and wall thickness using CFD and MRI." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 2002, Jan; 47(1): 149-59. [PubMed Abstract]

2001

  • Ladak HM, Thomas JB, Mitchell JR, Rutt BK and Steinman DA. "A semi-automatic technique for measurement of arterial wall from black blood MRI." Medical Physics, 28(6):1098-1107, 2001 (PMID: 11323819). Role: Co-investigator, co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, J. Thomas. [PubMed Abstract]
  • DeMarco, JK, Rutt BK , Clarke SE. "Carotid plaque characterization by MR imaging: Review of the Literature." Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 12(3):205-217, 2001 (PMID: 11432578). Role: Review article, supervised a graduate dissertation student S. Clarke CIHR GR-14973. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Chronik, BA, Rutt BK . "A comparison between human magnetostimulation thresholds in whole-body and head/neck gradient coils." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 46:386-394, 2001 (PMID: 11477644). Role Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, BA Chronik. CIHR GR-14973. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Thomas JB, Rutt BK , Ladak HM, Steinman DA. "Effect of black blood MR image quality on vessel wall segmentation." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 46:299-304, 2001 (PMID: 11477633). Role: Co-investigator, co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, J. Thomas. [PubMed Abstract]

2000

  • Clarke SE, Weinmann H-J, Dai E, Lucas AR, Rutt BK . "Comparison of Two Blood Pool Contrast Agents for 0.5-T MR Angiography: Experimental Study in Rabbits." Radiology, 214:787-794, 2000 (PMID: 10715047). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, SE Clarke. MRC GR-14973. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Barberi EA, Gati JS, Rutt BK , Menon RS. "A Transmit-only/Receive-only (TORO) RF System for High Field MRI/MRS Applications." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 43:284-289, 2000 (PMID: 10680693). Role: Co-supervised principal research engineer (EA Barberi). MRC GR-14973. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Chronik BA, Alejski A and Rutt BK . "Design and Fabrication of a Three-Axis Multilayer Gradient Coil for Magnetic Resonance Microscopy of Mice." Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine, 10:131-146, 2000 (PMID: 10873203). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, BA Chronik. MRC GR-14973. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Gareau PJ, Rutt BK , Mitchell RS, Karlik SJ. "Magnetization Transfer and Multicomponent T2 Relaxation Measurements with Histopathologic Correlation in an Experimental Model of MS." Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 11:586-595, 2000 (PMID: 10862056). Role: Co-investigator; co-supervised a PDF, PJ Gareau. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Serrador, JM, Picot PA, Rutt BK , Shoemaker JK, Bondar RL. "MRI Measures of Middle Cerebral Artery Diameter in Conscious Humans during Simulated Orthostasis." Stroke, 31:1672-1678, 2000 (PMID: 10884472). Role: Co-investigator; co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, JM Serrador. MRC GR-14973. [Pubmed Abstract]
  • Chu KC, Jordan KJ, Battista JJ, Van Dyk J, Rutt BK . "Polyvinyl alcohol-Fricke Hydrogel and Cryogel: Two New Gel Dosimetry Systems with Low Fe 3 + Diffusion." Physics in Medicine and Biology, 45:955-969, 2000 (PMID: 10795984). Role: Co-investigator; co-supervised a PDF, KC Chu. NCI. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Wu Y, Chronik BA, Bowen C, Mechefske CK, Rutt BK . "Gradient-induced acoustic and magnetic field fluctuations in a 4T whole-body MR imager." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 44(4):532-536, 2000 (PMID: 11025508). Role: Co-investigator, co-supervised a PDF, Y Wu CIHR/NSERC. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Chronik BA, Alejski, A, Rutt BK . "Design and fabrication of a three-axis edge ROU head and neck gradient coil." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 44:955-963, 2000 (PMID: 1108634) Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, BA Chronik. CIHR GR-14973. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Henderson E, Sykes J, Drost DJ, Weinmann HJ, Rutt BK , Lee T-Y. "Simultaneous MRI Measurement of Blood flow, Blood Volume, and Capillary Permeability in Mammary Tumours using Two Different Contrast Agents." Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 12:991-1003, 2000 (PMID: 11105041). Role: Co-investigator, co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, E Henderson. NCI. [PubMed Abstract]
  • Chronik BA, Rutt BK . "A simple linear formulation for magnetostimulation specific to MRI gradient coils." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 45(5):916-919, 2000 (PMID: 11323819). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, BA Chronik. CIHR GR-14973 [PubMed Abstract]

1999

  • Smith RF, Rutt BK , Holdsworth DW. "Anthropomorphic Carotid Bifurcation Phantom for MRI Applications." Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 10:533-544, 1999 (PMID: 10508320). Role: Co-investigator; co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, RF Smith.
  • Liu K, Tanttu J, Castren A , Rutt BK . "Scanning Time Efficient SLINKY for non-contrast MRA at Low Field." Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 17: 689-698, 1999 (PMID: 10372522). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised a PDF, K Liu. MRC GR-14973.
  • Holdsworth DW, Norley CJD, Frayne R, Steinman DA, Rutt BK . "Characterization of Common Carotid Artery Blood-flow Waveforms in Normal Human Subjects. Physiological Measurement." 20 :219-240, 1999 (PMID: 10475577). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised a PDF, DH Holdsworth. MRC GR-14973.
  • Moore J, Rutt BK , Karlik SJ, Yin K, Ethier CR. "Computational Blood Flow Modeling Based on In Vivo Measurements." Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 27:627-640, 1999 (PMID: 10548332). Role: Co-investigator. NSERC.
  • Henderson E, McKinnon G, Lee T-Y, Rutt BK . "A Fast 3D Look-Locker Method for Volumetric T1 Mapping." Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 17 :1163-1171, 1999 (PMID: 10499678). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, E Henderson. NCI.
  • Gordon MJ, Chu KC, Margaritis A, Martin AJ, Ethier CR, Rutt BK . "Measurement of Gd-DTPA Diffusion Through PVA Hydrogel using a Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Method." Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 65 :459-467, 1999 (PMID: 10506421). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised an undergraduate dissertation student, MJ Gordon. NSERC.
  • Gareau PJ, Rutt BK , Bowen CV, Karlik SJ, Mitchell RS. "In Vivo Measurements of Multi-Component T2 Relaxation Behaviour in Guinea Pig Brain." Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 17:1319-1325, 1999 (PMID: 10576717). Role: Co-investigator; co-supervised a PDF, PJ Gareau. MSS.


1998

  • Chronik BA, Rutt BK . "Constrained Length Minimum Inductance Gradient Coil Design." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 39:270-278, 1998 (PMID: 9469710). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, BA Chronik.
  • Maier CF, Nikolov H, Chu K, Chronik B, Rutt BK . "Practical Design of a High-Strength Breast Gradient Coil." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 39:392-401, 1998 (PMID: 9498595). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, CF Maier. NCI.
  • Jones C, MacKay A, Rutt BK . "Bi-Expontial T2 Decay in Dairy Cream Phantoms." Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 16:83-85, 1998 (PMID: 9436951). Role: Principal investigator; supervised a graduate dissertation student, C Jones. MSS.
  • Martin AJ, McLoughlin RF, Chu KC, Barberi EA, and Rutt BK . "An Expandable Intravenous RF Coil for Arterial Wall Imaging." Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 8:226-234, 1998 (PMID: 9500285). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised a PDF, AJ Martin. MRC GR-14973.
  • Steinman DA, Rutt BK . "On the Nature and Reduction of Plaque-Mimicking Flow Artifacts in Black Blood MRI of the Carotid Bifurcation." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 39 :635-641, 1998 (PMID: 9543426). Role: Principal investigator. MRC GR-14973.
  • Milner J, Moore JA, Rutt BK , Steinman DA. "Hemodynamics of Human Carotid Artery Bifurcations: Computational Studies with Models Reconstructed from Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Normal Subjects." Journal of Vascular Surgery, 28:143-156, 1998 (PMID: 9685141). Role: Assisted in designing and planning the research project; assisted in carrying out the experiment.
  • Weind KL, Maier CF, Rutt BK , Moussa M. "Invasive Carcinomas and Fibroadenomas of the Breast: Comparison of Microvessel Distributions - Implications for Imaging Modalities." Radiology, 208: 477-483, 1998 (PMID: 9680579). Role: Principal investigator; supervised an undergraduate dissertation student, KL Weind. NCI.
  • Liu K, Rutt BK . Sliding Interleaved Ky (SLINKY) Acquisition. "A Novel 3D MRA Technique with Suppressed Slab Boundary Artifact." Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 8:903-911, 1998 (PMID: 9702893). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised a PDF, K Liu. MRC GR-14973.
  • Liu K, Lee DH, Rutt BK . "Systematic Assessment and Evaluation of Sliding Interleaved ky (SLINKY) Acquisition for 3D MRA." Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 8:912-923, 1998 (PMID: 9702894). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised a PDF, K Liu. MRC GR-14973.
  • Lauzon ML, Rutt BK . "Polar Sampling in K-Space: Reconstruction Effects." Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 40:769-782, 1998 (PMID: 9797162). Role: Principal investigator; co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, ML Lauzon. MRC GR-14973.
  • Henderson E, Rutt BK , Lee TY. "Temporal Sampling Requirements for the Tracer Kinetics Modeling of Breast Disease." Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 16:1057-1073, 1998 (PMID: 9839990). Role: Co-investigator; co-supervised a graduate dissertation student, E Henderson. NCI.


 

Journal Articles CONFERENCE PAPERS/ABSTRACTS Miscellaneous Home

 

2001

  • Alejski A, Piekos L, Rutt BK. "Non-invasive Magnetic Resonance methods for ultra-high-resolution imaging." Krajowy Kongres Metrologii, Politechnika Warszawska, 24:693-702, 2001.


2000

  • Gareau PJ, Karlik SJ, Rutt BK and Mitchell JR. Magnetization transfer ratios in inflammatory brain disease. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Gareau PJ, Rutt BK , Karlik SJ and Mitchell JR. Magnetization transfer and multi-component T2 measurements with histophathologic correlation in an experimental model of multiple sclerosis. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Bowen C and Rutt BK . Hybrid relaxometric-spectroscopy: quantitation of blood volume and oxygenation. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Clarke S, Rutt BK , Lownie S, Hammond R and Mitchell JR. A framework for assessing the accuracy of segmented MR images of atherosclerotic plaque. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Zhang B, Chronik B and Rutt BK . Ultra-short gradient coil design. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Holdsworth DW, Cole, M, Norley CJD and Rutt BK . Comparison of TOF MRA and CE MRA with 3-D x-ray angiography: an in vitro study. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Wu Y, Bowen C, Mechefske CK and Rutt BK . Experimental study of gradient coil acoustic/magnetic frequency response functions on a 4T whole body imager. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Wu Y, Bowen C, Mechefske CK and Rutt BK . Effect of trapezoid gradient flat-top width on acoustic noise and magnetic field oscillations in MR imagers. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Gati JS, Menon RS and Rutt BK . Fast spin echo imaging of human head at 4 Tesla. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Summers P, Holdsworth DW, Nikolov H, Papaharilou Y and Rutt BK . Design and construction of a robust flow phantom for the ISMRM flow and motion group multi-centre trial. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Lee T-Y, Henderson E and Rutt BK . Temporal sampling requirements for the estimation of blood flow, blood volume and extraction ratio from dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI studies. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Galea D, Rutt BK and Drangova M. A fast single-cardiac-phase flow-measurement technique. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.
  • Borradaile, GL, Rutt BK and Drangova M. Accurate and precise dynamic 3D T1 mapping. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Eighth Scientific Meeting, Denver CO, April 1-7, 2000.

1999

  • Bowen, C and Rutt BK . Hybrid Relaxometric-Spectroscopy: a Novel Technique for Tissue Compartment Mapping. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA , May 22-28, 1999.
  • Mitchell JR and Rutt BK . Improved Contrast in ñMulti-Spectral Phaseî Images Derived from MR Exams of MS Patients. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA , May 22-28, 1999.
  • Henderson E, Sykes J, Drost D, Weinmann H-J, Rutt BK and Lee T-Y. Measurement of Blood Flow, Blood Volume and Capillary Permeability in a Canine Spontaneous Breast Tumour Model Using Two Different Contrast Agents. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Barberi EA, Gati JS, Rutt BK and Menon RS. A Transmit-Only/Receive-Only (TORO) RF System for High Field MRI/MRS Applications. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Keller JS, LoVetri J, Barberi EA and Rutt BK . Tuning of the Quadrature Elliptic Birdcage Coil, Part 1: Mesh Inductance Equalization. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Keller JS, LoVetri J, Barberi EA and Rutt BK . Tuning of the Quadrature Elliptic Birdcage Coil, Part II: An Optimization Approach. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Gareau PJ, Rutt BK , Mitchell JR and Karlik SJ. Magnetization Transfer Measurements in NAWM with Histopathologic Correlation in an Experimental Model of Multiple Sclerosis. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Galea D, Lauzon ML, Rutt BK and Drangova M. Determination of Peak Velociety Using Fast Fourier Velocity Encoding. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Chronik BA and Rutt BK . Predicting Magnetostimulation by Central and Edge Gradient Coils. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Chronk BA, Alejski A and Rutt BK . A 2000mT/m Multilayer Gradient Coil for Mouse Imaging. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Holdsworth DW, Gati JS, Saidi K, Menon RS, Rutt BK , Thain L, Spouge A and Kirkley A. Benefits of Articular Cartilage Imaging at 4Tesla: An In Vivo Study of Normal Volunteers. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Clarke S, Rutt BK , Lownie S, Hammond R and Mitchell JR. Multispectral Analysis of MR Images of Atherosclerotic Plaque: Correlation with Histology. Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Seventh Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, May 22-28, 1999.
  • Henderson E, Sykes J, Drost D, Rutt BK , Weinmann H-J, Lee T-Y. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Method for the Measurement of Blood Flow, Blood Volume and Capillary Permeability in Breast Tumours. ñBreast Cancer Research: Reasons for Hopeî, CBCRI Conference, Toronto ON, June 17-19, 1999.
  • Rutt, BK. New high-speed imaging strategies for bright-blood and black-blood MRA. XI International Workshop on Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Lund, Sweden, September 22-25, 1999. .

1998

  • Keller JS, Leifer MC, LoVetri J, Barberi EA, Rutt BK . Optimal Shield Shape for quadrature Elliptic Birdcage Coils. ISMRM Workshop on Computational Electromagnetics in MRI, College Station, Texas, May 30-June 1, 1998.
  • Gordon MJ, Chu, KC, Margaritis A, Rutt BK . MRI Diffusion Measurements of Gd-DTPA in PVA Cryogel Phantoms. Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists, Annual Meeting (COMP ï98), London, June 17-20, 1998.
  • Galea D, Lauzon L, Rutt, BK, Drangova M. Fourier Velocity Encoding to Measure Peal Velocity using MRI. Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists, Annual Meeting (COMP ï98), London, June 17-20, 1998.
  • Surry, KJM, Blake CC, Chu KC, Gordon M, Rutt BK , Fenster A, Peters TM. Polyvinyl Alcohol Phantoms for Use in MR and US Imaging. Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists, Annual Meeting (COMP ï98), London, June 17-20, 1998.



Book Chapters

  • Rutt BK Vascular System MRI. Chapter in "The Physics of MRI", AAPM Monograph, American Institute of Physics Press, 1992.
  • Lee DH, Rutt BK Fast Imaging Methods for the Brain and Spine. Current review of MRI edited by Javier Beltran, 1st Edition, Chapter 7, Current Medicine, Chapter 7, pg. 85-103, 1995.


Cirriculum Vitae

  • My Cirriculum Vitae in PDF format

 


E-mail: brian.rutt@imaging.robarts.ca

Phone: (519) 663-5777 ext. 35818 Fax: (519) 663-3403