ISMRM21 - Data & Post-Processing I

Data & Post-Processing I

SMRT Ed Session

ORGANIZERS: Thao Tran

Sunday, 16 May 2021

SMRT Session

18:00 - 20:00

Moderators: George Bouzalis & Joseph Joslin

Session Number: SMRT-04

Parent Session: SMRT: Data & Post-Processing I

Session Number: SMRT-04

Overview
This session will cover basic to advanced clinical post-processing functions, the use of Cloud space for automatic post-processing of MR data, and an overview of fMRI data processing.

Target Audience
Radiographers, MR technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and scientists interested in Cloud space for automatic post-processing of MR data and fMRI data processing.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain post-processing MR into CT-like images and describe its advantages;
- Discuss utitlity of automatic post-processing to technologists and radiographers; and
- Describe fMRI and its main uses in the clinic.

		Post-Processing MR into CT-Like Images Watch the Video Jeff Chen MRI may be able to replace the need for CT for osseous injury, significantly reducing exposure to ionizing radiation and enabling MRI to be a one-stop imaging modality for pediatric trauma studies and further prevent any delays of patient’s treatment or having more scans that may prolong hospital stay. 3D spoiled gradient echo sequences such as the T1 eTHRIVE / LAVA / VIBE and the T2* mFFE / MERGE / MEDIC can produce CT-like images has demonstrated its ability to show fractures and surrounding soft tissue structures.
		Automatic Post-Processing in the Cloud Space Watch the Video Kevin King The rise of cloud-based computing has heralded a fundamental shift in the way radiology evaluates images. In large part, this is not due to development of new imaging analysis tools, but rather automation of these tools using basic imaging analysis tools which have been well developed in the research setting. The standardization brought about by lack of user interaction has impacted how these imaging tools are validated and how findings are disseminated. Further benefits from automation may help to reduce monotony while supporting the high efficiency expected of radiology.
		Clinical Applications of fMRI & DTI in Neuro-Oncology Watch the Video Foteini Christidi Functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging are increasingly incorporated in clinical practice in order to identify eloquent brain regions. The latter is important in case of brain tumors where pre-operative identification of these regions may affect the surgical procedure and predict post-operative clinical outcome. In this 30min educational session, we will explore the fundamental clinical applications of task and resting-state fMRI and DTI/Tractography in neuro-oncology by processing pre-operative fMRI and DTI data of real brain tumor cases and discussing pre-operative findings with regards to findings from electrical stimulation and patients’ post-operative clinical outcome.