Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB 2014 10-16 May 2014 Milan, Italy

WEEKDAY EDUCATIONAL COURSE
MR Physics & Techniques for Clinicians
SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Intermediate
ORGANIZERS: Marcus T. Alley, Ph.D., Michael Markl, Ph.D., & Nicole E. Seiberlich, Ph.D.
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
 
OVERVIEW
This two-hour course will be a basic and comprehensive review of MRI physics and techniques. The presentations will be non-mathematical and suitable for clinicians and physicists new to the field. The course will cover advanced MRI techniques including ultra-fast imaging, parallel imaging and an overview of the types of artifacts that appear in MR imaging.
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is primarily designed for the clinician who will benefit from an understanding of the "how’s and why’s" of MR imaging. While it requires no prior experience with MR, those with some familiarity and experience will also benefit. Those interested may include: radiologists and clinicians relatively new to MR imaging (including residents and fellows), experienced radiologists and clinicians wanting a refresher course in MR physics, and physicists and engineers wanting an introduction to the field.
 
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the principles of ultrafast MRI methods including echo planar techniques;
  • Describe the principles and applications of parallel imaging for accelerated MR imaging;
  • Understand common MR imaging artifacts and their causes; and
  • Implement strategies to mitigate image artifacts.
 

PROGRAM

Moderators: Marcus T. Alley, Ph.D. & Nicole E. Seiberlich, Ph.D.

         
16:00 Ultrafast Imaging Mariya Doneva, Ph.D.
16:40 Parallel Imaging Charles A. McKenzie, Ph.D.
17:20 Artifacts to Artefacts: Causes & Cures from Clinical Perspective Walter F. Block, Ph.D.
         
18:00     Adjournment