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

WEEKEND EDUCATIONAL COURSE
Molecular Imaging
SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Advanced
ORGANIZERS: Chris A. Flask, Ph.D. & Mark D. Pagel, Ph.D.
Saturday, 10 May 2014 (08:30 - 17:00)
 
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 cellular and 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. A session on the fundamentals and emergent concepts in hyperpolarization including agent preparation, pulse sequence design, and metabolic and emergent applications is also included.
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
M.D. and Ph.D. researchers with an interest in cellular and molecular imaging concepts and applications.
 
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

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

  • Assess fundamental concepts and methods and future trends in the diverse field of cellular and molecular imaging;
  • Integrate effective practices of molecular imaging; and
  • Evaluate challenges in molecular imaging that may inspire new research studies and clinical translational activities.
 

PROGRAM

Moderators: Chris A. Flask, Ph.D. & Mark D. Pagel, Ph.D.

         
08:30 Basics of Relaxation & Agents Silvio Aime, Ph.D.
09:00 Molecular Imaging Applications Zaver M. Bhujwalla, Ph.D.
09:30 Common Agent Synthesis Janet R. Morrow, Ph.D.
         
10:00     Break - Meet the Teachers  
         
10:30 Targeted Agents Peter Caravan, Ph.D.
11:00 Switching & Sensing Angelique Louie, Ph.D.
11:30 Non-Proton MR Andrew G. Webb, Ph.D.
         
12:00     Lunch Break  
      12:00 - 12:15 - Meet the Teachers  
         
13:30 Agent Delivery Zheng-Rong Lu, Ph.D.
14:00   Cell Labeling & Tracking - permission withheld Eric T. Ahrens, Ph.D.
14:30 Reporter Genes Assaf A. Gilad, Ph.D.
         
15:00     Break - Meet the Teachers  
         
15:30 How to Hyperpolarize Agents Eduard Y. Chekmenev, Ph.D.
16:00 How to Detect HP Agents: Pulse Sequences Peder E. Z. Larson, Ph.D.
16:30 How to Use HP Agents Kevin M. Brindle, Ph.D.
         
17:00     Adjournment  
      17:00-17:15 Meet the Teachers