ISMRM21 - Hybrid MR: Risks, Roles, Rewards, Results

Hybrid MR: Risks, Roles, Rewards, Results

Member-Initiated Symposium

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Concurrent 7

12:00 - 12:30

Moderators: Glenn Cahoon & Kylie Walters

Session Number: MIS-21

Parent Session: Hybrid MR: Risks, Roles, Rewards, Results

Session Number:MIS-21

Organizers
Claire Mulcahy, Rhys Slough, Thao Tran

Overview
Hybrid MR modalities involve a range of rapidly evolving technologies. Such technologies are starting to be implemented more widely in the clinical setting. However, the challenges and advantages of such techniques are relatively poorly understood compared to more clinically established MR methods. This symposium will provide a forum for clinicians, surgeons, MR technologists/radiographers, Ph.D.s/MR scientists and others to engage in discussions as to how hybrid MR suites can benefit patient care and what the challenges and opportunities are for the various practitioners. The emergence of combining MR technology with operating environments, PET and radiotherapy bring exciting benefits to patients but also challenges from a typical MR viewpoint.

The symposium will consist of four 25-minute presentations and a 20-minute panel discussion. Clinicians, surgeons, MR technologists/radiographers, and Ph.D.s/MR scientists will discuss whether these systems offer value for resources, workforce considerations, and patient benefits. The panel discussion will foster dialogue among MRI professionals and explore the considerations required when there are additional stakeholders or components beyond the traditional MR environment.

Target Audience
Clinicians, MR technologists/radiographers, MR scientists/Ph.D.s, and MR vendors.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Review the concepts of hybrid MR technology;
- List safety considerations of hybrid MR technology with non-MR risks;
- Define workforce considerations, non-MR technologist/radiographer use and training; and
- Discuss the financial value and productivity of hybrid MR technology.

			PET-MR Segment Marius Mayerhoefer Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
			Intra-Operative MR Segment Jeffrey Weinberg The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
			MR-Linac Segment Gary Liney Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research
			Hybrid PET Modalities in Precision Oncology Pek-Lan Khong The University of Hong Kong