ISMRM 23rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition � 30 May - 05 June 2015 � Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Educational Course

MR Physics & Techniques for Clinicians

SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Intermediate

ORGANIZERS: Marcus T. Alley, Ph.D., Michael Markl, Ph.D., Brian Hargraves, Ph.D., & Nicole Seiberlich, Ph.D.

Tuesday 2 June 2015

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. This 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 the basic principles of MR physics (signal generation, encoding, and relaxation) and k-space.

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, technologists and clinicians relatively new to MR imaging (including residents and fellows), experienced radiologists, technologists 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: Brian A. Hargreaves, Ph.D., Michael Markl, Ph.D.
16:00 Spin Echo Imaging
Pauline W. Worters, Ph.D.
17:00 Gradient Echo Imaging
Oliver Bieri, Ph.D.
18:00 Adjournment & Meet the Teachers