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.
Tuesday, 13 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 pulse sequence design and timing diagrams for basic MR imaging techniques such as spin-echo imaging, gradient-echo imaging, and fast spin-echo 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 basic physics and properties of pulse sequences based upon spin and gradient echoes;
  • Describe fast spin-echo imaging and applications of basic MR pulse sequences; and
  • Design MR imaging protocols for diagnostic applications considering image contrast, spatial resolution, acquisition time, signal-to-noise ratio, and artifacts.
 

PROGRAM

Moderators: Marcus T. Alley, Ph.D. & Michael Markl, Ph.D.

         
16:00 Spin Echo Imaging Pauline W. Worters, Ph.D.
17:00 Gradient Echo Imaging Daniel B. Ennis, Ph.D.
         
18:00     Adjournment