Pulseq‐CEST: Towards multi‐site multi‐vendor compatibility and reproducibility of CEST experiments using an open‐source sequence standard

Purpose As the field of CEST grows, various novel preparation periods using different parameters are being introduced. At the same time, large, multisite clinical studies require clearly defined protocols, especially across different vendors. Here, we propose a CEST definition standard using the open Pulseq format for a shareable, simple, and exact definition of CEST protocols. Methods We present the benefits of such a standard in three ways:...