ISMRM 21st Annual Meeting & Exhibition ○ 20-26 April 2013 ○ Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
WEEKEND EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Molecular & Cellular Imaging: From the Bench to the Bed
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced
ORGANIZERS: Kevin M. Bennett, Ph.D. & Chris A. Flask, Ph.D.
Sunday, 21 April 2013
OVERVIEW
This educational session is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of cellular and molecular MRI imaging. This course incorporates some basics on relaxation theory, preparation of common molecular imaging agents, and detection and targeting of specific physiologic processes. The breadth of current and future applications for cellular and molecular imaging in medicine will also be presented. This course will also provide an overview on current challenges in the field including relevant molecular imaging agent toxicity, limits to detection, and regulatory challenges.
TARGET AUDIENCE
M.D. and Ph.D. researchers with an interest in molecular imaging concepts, applications and clinical translation.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Describe the historical milestones that have led to the current status of the field; Compare the advantages and disadvantages for each class of MR contrast agents; Describe the pharmacokinetic profiles of targeted contrast agents; Recognize toxicity profiles and how to circumvent these; Explain how nanoparticles can be engineered in different ways; Describe the basic physical principles of different forms of magnetism; and List factors that are important for the safety and clinical approval of molecular imaging.
PROGRAM
Moderators: Kevin M. Bennett, Ph.D. & Chris A. Flask, Ph.D.
08:30 |  |  | Basic Relaxation Mechanisms & Contrast Agent Design | A. Dean Sherry, Ph.D.
09:00 |  |  | Agent Synthesis | Hui Mao, Ph.D.
09:30 |  |  | Switching & Sensing | Mark D. Pagel, Ph.D.
10:00 |  |  | Break - Meet the Teachers |
10:30 |  |  | Targeting Agents | David P. Cormode, D.Phil.
11:00 |  |  | Toxicity | Erik M. Shapiro, Ph.D.
11:30 |  |  | Theranostic Probes for siRNA & MicroRNA Therapies | Anna V. Moore, Ph.D.
12:00 |  |  | Break |
|  |  | 12:00-12:15 Meet the Teachers |
13:30 |  |  | Technical Challenges to Detection | Peter M. Jakob, Ph.D.
14:00 |  |  | Applications | Christopher C. Quarles, Ph.D.
14:30 |  |  | Q & A Discussion |
15:00 |  |  | Break - Meet the Teachers |
15:30 |  |  | Cell Delivery | Jeff W. M. Bulte, Ph.D.
16:00 |  |  | Regulatory Challenges | Zahi A. Fayad, Ph.D.
16:30 |  |  | Adjournment |
|  |  | 16:30-16:45 Meet the Teachers |