Richard Ehman

Keywords: Transferable skills: History of MR, Transferable skills: Impact planning, Transferable skills: Value

With MRI technology as a key focus, this presentation explores the remarkable impact of medical imaging in healthcare and the unique characteristics of the people and science that fueled these advances.  Strategies for further progress should recognize and capitalize on these special features.

Munenobu Nogami

Keywords: Physics & Engineering: PET/MR, Cross-organ: Cancer, Body: Body

PET/MRI has advantages over PET/CT as it allows for simultaneous acquisition of two functional images, providing additional insights that are not possible when imaged separately. PET/MRI can detect changes in the two functional imaging over time and obtain superior fusion images regardless of the patient's motion during the examination. PET/MRI can produce accurate fusion images even in the lung by respiratory-gated simultaneous acquisition of ZTE with PET. It also enables quantitatively assessing the uptake and excretion of tracers in the gastrointestinal tract. Time-synchronized PET/MRI enables an accurate assessment of lesion extension and MRI-based PET regions of interest.

Tone Bathen

Keywords: Cross-organ: Cancer, Image acquisition: Multiparametric

PET/MRI is a hybrid imaging modality that combines the benefits of PET and MRI, especially useful in the context of personalized medicine. PET/MRI offers functional information and excellent soft tissue contrast, making it a powerful tool in diagnostics and treatment of numerous conditions. Its simultaneous scanning capabilities save time and reduce radiation exposure compared to PET/CT. Though the number of PET/MRI scanners worldwide is still low, the development and implementation of novel PET tracers can contribute to shaping its future use.

Lisa Bodei