Professor Markus Barth
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Markus Barth

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Background

Markus graduated from the Vienna University of Technology in Technical Physics in 1995 and was awarded his Doctorate in 1999 after which he worked as postdoctoral research associate and then Assistant Professor at the Department of Radiodiagnostics, Medical University Vienna (AT). From 2004 he worked as Senior Researcher at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (Radboud University Nijmegen, NL) and at the Erwin L. Hahn Institute for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (University Essen-Duisburg, DE). In 2014 he relocated to the University of Queensland to head the Ultra-high Field Human MR Research program at the Centre for Advanced Imaging and was awarded an ARC Future Fellowship. In 2019 he joined the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering as Full Professor Biomedical Engineering working on MR Physics and Medical Imaging. He served as Imaging, Sensing and Biomedical Engineering Discipline lead until 2020 when he took up service roles as Deputy Head of School – Research, Director for the National Imaging Facility – Queensland Node, as well as a member of the ARC College of Experts.

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Professor Markus Barth is:
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Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Biomedical engineering Biomedical instrumentation Clinical sciences Engineering Medical devices Neurosciences

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Science (Advanced), Technical University Vienna

Research interests

  • Improving MRI

    Markus is investigating how MRI can be improved by using new image contrasts by mapping quantitative tissue parameters and by using increased spatial resolution. For example, very small venous vessels and small bleedings in the brain can be visualised using specific contrasts using the MR phase reflecting magnetic susceptibility (SWI and QSM). This information can be used as a very sensitive disease marker in a range of neurodegenerative diseases (traumatic brain injuries, tumours, dementia). He is also developing faster image acquisition methods such as 3D Echo-Planar-Imaging (EPI) that allows reducing the acquisition time by a factor 5-10 compared to standard techniques while keeping the high image fidelity.

  • Understanding brain activity using functional MRI

    Blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) functional MRI gives a good picture of neural activation and connectivity in the living human brain non-invasively. Markus is particularly interested to identify small functional units of the brain, such as cortical layers and columns, in order to better understand brain function by developing very fast functional MRI techniques with the highest spatial resolution possible. Recently, he also addressed important neuroscientific questions such as memory consolidation during sleep and decoding measured functional signals (brain reading). He also explored the possibilities of simultaneous acquisition of EEG and fMRI to examine the link between electrophysiology and BOLD task activity and large scale brain networks.

Research impacts

Markus has made significant scientific contributions in the fields of Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, and MR methods at (ultra-)high field and key contributions to MRI scanner software packages, which are used in MR labs worldwide. Markus’ main interest is to improve our understanding of brain function and disfunction in cognition, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer by developing new medical imaging techniques. With a focus on human neuroimaging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at high and ultra-high magnetic field strength, he achieved fast, high resolution mapping of magnetic susceptibility related anatomical and functional information in vivo, including characterisation of blood oxygenation, iron storage in tissue, haemorrhage and calcifications. Recent achievements include the development of accurate detection of layer specific functional activation in the human brain, decoding of brain activity and ultra-fast MRI. His research interests are in the fields of MR method development including applications in neuroimaging and neurological diseases including dementia, motor neurone disease, and cancer.

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178 works between 1997 and 2025
All (178) Journal Article (138) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (31) Other Outputs (5)

161 - 178 of 178 works

2002

Journal Article

Comparison of multi-echo spiral and echo planar imaging in functional MRI

Klarhofer, M, Barth, M and Moser, E (2002). Comparison of multi-echo spiral and echo planar imaging in functional MRI. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 20 (4), 359-364. doi: 10.1016/S0730-725X(02)00505-2

Comparison of multi-echo spiral and echo planar imaging in functional MRI

2002

Journal Article

Magnetic resonance imaging contrast enhancement of brain tumors at 3 tesla versus 1.5 tesla

Nobauer-Huhmann, Iris Melanie, Ba-Ssalamah, Ahmed, Mlynarik, Vladimir, Barth, Markus, Schoggl, Alexander, Heimberger, Karl, Matula, Christian, Fog, Amura, Kaider, Alexandra and Trattnig, Siegfried (2002). Magnetic resonance imaging contrast enhancement of brain tumors at 3 tesla versus 1.5 tesla. Investigative Radiology, 37 (3), 114-119. doi: 10.1097/00004424-200203000-00003

Magnetic resonance imaging contrast enhancement of brain tumors at 3 tesla versus 1.5 tesla

2001

Journal Article

Characterization of BOLD activation in multi-echo fMRI data using fuzzy cluster analysis and a comparison with quantitative modeling

Barth, Markus, Windischberger, Christian, Klarhofer, Markus and Moser, Ewald (2001). Characterization of BOLD activation in multi-echo fMRI data using fuzzy cluster analysis and a comparison with quantitative modeling. NMR in Biomedicine, 14 (7-8), 484-489. doi: 10.1002/nbm.737

Characterization of BOLD activation in multi-echo fMRI data using fuzzy cluster analysis and a comparison with quantitative modeling

2000

Journal Article

High-resolution MR venography at 3.0 Tesla

Reichenbach J.R., Barth M., Haacke E.M., Klarhofer M., Kaiser W.A. and Moser E. (2000). High-resolution MR venography at 3.0 Tesla. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 24 (6), 949-957. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200011000-00023

High-resolution MR venography at 3.0 Tesla

1999

Journal Article

Event related FMRI with simulataneous high temporal and high spatial resolution and without relevant image distortion

Beisteiner, Roland, Edward, Vinod, Langenberger, Karl, Barth, Markus, Windischberger, Christian, Erdler, Marcus, Cunnington, Ross and Moser, Ewald (1999). Event related FMRI with simulataneous high temporal and high spatial resolution and without relevant image distortion. NeuroImage, 9 (6 PART II)

Event related FMRI with simulataneous high temporal and high spatial resolution and without relevant image distortion

1999

Journal Article

Single-event functional MRI of supplementary and primary motor cortical areas

Cunnington, Ross, Windischberger, Christian, Barth, Marcus, Beisteiner, Roland, Edward, Vinod, Erdler, Marcus, Kaindl, Thomas and Moser, Ewald (1999). Single-event functional MRI of supplementary and primary motor cortical areas. NeuroImage, 9 (6 PART II)

Single-event functional MRI of supplementary and primary motor cortical areas

1999

Journal Article

Spiral imaging and fuzzy cluster analysis in single-trial fMRI

Barth, Markus, Windischberger, Christian and Moser, Ewald (1999). Spiral imaging and fuzzy cluster analysis in single-trial fMRI. NeuroImage, 9 (6 PART II)

Spiral imaging and fuzzy cluster analysis in single-trial fMRI

1999

Journal Article

Fuzzy clustering as a model-free analysis method in single-event fMRI

Windischberger, Christian, Barth, Markus, Beisteiner, Roland, Cunnington, Ross, Edward, Vinod, Erdler, Markus, Kaindl, Thomas and Moser, Ewald (1999). Fuzzy clustering as a model-free analysis method in single-event fMRI. NeuroImage, 9 (6 PART II)

Fuzzy clustering as a model-free analysis method in single-event fMRI

1999

Journal Article

Functional MRI of the human motor cortex using single-shot, multiple gradient-echo spiral imaging

Barth, M, Metzler, A, Klarhofer, M, Roll, S, Moser, E and Leibfritz, D (1999). Functional MRI of the human motor cortex using single-shot, multiple gradient-echo spiral imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 17 (9), 1239-1243. doi: 10.1016/S0730-725X(99)00087-9

Functional MRI of the human motor cortex using single-shot, multiple gradient-echo spiral imaging

1999

Journal Article

High-resolution, multiple gradient-echo functional MRI at 1.5 T

Barth, M, Reichenbach, JR, Venkatesan, R, Moser, E and Haacke, EM (1999). High-resolution, multiple gradient-echo functional MRI at 1.5 T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 17 (3), 321-329. doi: 10.1016/S0730-725X(98)00191-X

High-resolution, multiple gradient-echo functional MRI at 1.5 T

1999

Journal Article

Explorative signal processing in functional MR imaging

Moser, E, Baumgartner, R, Barth, M and Windischberger, C (1999). Explorative signal processing in functional MR imaging. International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 10 (2), 166-176. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1098-1098(1999)10:23.0.CO;2-F

Explorative signal processing in functional MR imaging

1998

Journal Article

Is MEG superior to EPI FMRI in localizing neuronal activity?

Beisteiner, R., Windischberger, C., Edward, V., Kaindl, Th, Barth, M., Erdler, M. and Moser, E. (1998). Is MEG superior to EPI FMRI in localizing neuronal activity?. NeuroImage, 7 (4 PART II)

Is MEG superior to EPI FMRI in localizing neuronal activity?

1998

Journal Article

256 by 256 single shot EPI at 3 Tesla

Windischberger, C., Barth, M. and Moser, E. (1998). 256 by 256 single shot EPI at 3 Tesla. NeuroImage, 7 (4 PART II), S580.

256 by 256 single shot EPI at 3 Tesla

1997

Journal Article

Proton NMR relaxation times of human blood samples at 1.5 T and implications for functional MRI

Barth, Markus. and Moser, Ewald. (1997). Proton NMR relaxation times of human blood samples at 1.5 T and implications for functional MRI. Cellular and Molecular Biology, 43 (5), 783-791.

Proton NMR relaxation times of human blood samples at 1.5 T and implications for functional MRI

1997

Journal Article

Proton NMR relaxation times of human blood samples at 1.5 T and implications for functional MRI

Barth, Markus and Moser, Ewald (1997). Proton NMR relaxation times of human blood samples at 1.5 T and implications for functional MRI. Cellular and Molecular Biology, 43 (5), 783-91.

Proton NMR relaxation times of human blood samples at 1.5 T and implications for functional MRI

1997

Journal Article

Magnetic resonance imaging on a low-field system (0.2 T): Comparison with a 1.0-T system

Trattnig S., Kontaxis G., Breitenseher M., Czerny Ch., Rand T., Turetschek K., Barth M. and Imhof H. (1997). Magnetic resonance imaging on a low-field system (0.2 T): Comparison with a 1.0-T system. Radiologe, 37 (10), 773-777. doi: 10.1007/s001170050281

Magnetic resonance imaging on a low-field system (0.2 T): Comparison with a 1.0-T system

1997

Journal Article

Modulation of signal changes in gradient-recalled echo functional MRI with increasing echo time correlate with model calculations

Barth, M, Diemling, M and Moser, E (1997). Modulation of signal changes in gradient-recalled echo functional MRI with increasing echo time correlate with model calculations. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 15 (7), 745-752. doi: 10.1016/S0730-725X(97)00043-X

Modulation of signal changes in gradient-recalled echo functional MRI with increasing echo time correlate with model calculations

1997

Journal Article

Quantification of signal changes in gradient recalled echo FMRI

Diemling, M, Barth, M and Moser, E (1997). Quantification of signal changes in gradient recalled echo FMRI. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 15 (7), 753-762. doi: 10.1016/S0730-725X(97)00030-1

Quantification of signal changes in gradient recalled echo FMRI

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Understanding human brain plasticity and sensory perception
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2028
    A quantum exoGarment for unrivalled measurement of muscle function in sport
    Quantum 2032 Challenge Program
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    Predicting functional decline in MND using metabolic body mapping
    Cure for MND Foundation - Impact Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    AMII: Asia-pacific MND Imaging Initiative (2022 FightMND Collaborative Initiatives Grant administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Defininf Metabolite Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Developing Objective Scalable Neuro-Markers of Cortical Hyperexcitability (NHMRC Ideas Grant administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Evaluating the utility of high-resolution MRI in defining cranial nerves in the context of large base of skull lesions (Passe & Williams Foundation grant administered by RBWH)
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2025
    Robust, valid and interpretable deep learning for quantitative imaging
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Linking human brain structure to function with ultra-high resolution fMRI
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    National Imaging Facility Queensland Node (RICF Funds)
    Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2024
    ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centres
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2023
    Improving human fMRI through modeling and imaging microvascular dynamics (NHMRC component of an NHMRC-NIH BRAIN Initiative Collaborative Research Grant)
    NHMRC-NIH BRAIN Initiative Collaborative Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Development of a processing pipeline for dementia using 7 Tesla MRI that is robust to RF inhomogeneities
    Siemens Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2022
    ACRF Facility for Molecular Imaging Agents in Cancer (AFMIAC)
    Australian Cancer Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2022
    Improved decoding of human brain activity using advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging at ultra-high field strength
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    High-resolution brain imaging of basal ganglia function
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    Verifying the safety and image quality of metallic implants at 7T using single and parallel transmit systems
    Siemens Ltd
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Markus Barth is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a framework for quality assurance and quality control for magnetic resonance and molecular imaging modalities

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Monique Tourell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Validation of Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Monique Tourell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a deep learning framework for multi-modal medical imaging

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steffen Bollmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a framework for quality assurance and quality control for magnetic resonance and molecular imaging modalities

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Monique Tourell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a framework for quality assurance and quality control for magnetic resonance and molecular imaging modalities

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Monique Tourell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Patients with Motor Neuron Disease at 3T and 7T

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Thomas Shaw

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Neural Network¿Enhanced Multimodal Brain Electrical Source Imaging and Applications

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steffen Bollmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Parallel Transmission for Advanced MRI Techniques at Ultra-High Field

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving vascular MRI with deep learning.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Fernanda Lenita Ribeiro, Dr Saskia Bollmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Additive manufacturing in the patient specific optimisation of intracavitary brachytherapy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Scott Crowe

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Additive manufacturing in the patient specific optimisation of intracavitary brachytherapy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Scott Crowe

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Markus Barth directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biomedical engineering
  • Biomedical Imaging
  • Brain imaging
  • Diffusion imaging
  • fMRI
  • Image analysis
  • Image reconstruction
  • Imaging Processing
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • MR Imaging Techniques
  • MRI
  • Neuroimaging

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