ISMRM25 - Hybrid Imaging

ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition • 10-15 May 2025 • Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hybrid Imaging

Weekday Course

ORGANIZERS: Houchun Hu, Mami Iima

Thursday, 15 May 2025

316C

13:15 - 15:15

Moderators: Chen Lin & Mark "Marty" Pagel

Skill Level: Basic to Intermediate

Session Number: Th-02

CME and CE Credit

Session Number: Th-02

Overview
This session explores the cutting-edge realm of hybrid imaging techniques including PET-MR, MR Linac, and MR-focused ultrasound. Participants will learn about the integration of these modalities, their clinical applications, and the technical advancements that enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes. This discussion will highlight how hybrid imaging is revolutionizing personalized medicine by providing more precise and targeted interventions.

Target Audience
Radiologists, medical physicists, biomedical engineers, and other healthcare professionals interested in PET-MR, MR Linac, and MR-focused ultrasound.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
• Summarize the basic principles of PET-MR, MR Linac, and MR-focused ultrasound;
•Describe the clinical benefits and applications of hybrid imaging techniques; and
• Explore how to integrate hybrid imaging into routine clinical practice to enhance diagnostic precision.

13:15		MR-Linac: Techniques and Applications Jie Deng Impact: Review the current status, technical advancements, and future directions of MRI techniques in MR-LINAC systems, including workflow optimization and the potential for biologically-driven MRI-guided radiotherapy.
13:45		PET-MR Technical Aspects Daniel Litwiller
14:15		PET MR Application Alberto Vargas
14:45		MR Guided Ultrasound Therapy for Prostate Cancer & Tremor Pejman Ghanouni Impact: MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a non-invasive therapy providing precise, incision-free treatment for essential tremor, Parkinson's tremor, and prostate cancer, improving patient outcomes, reducing side effects, and enhancing quality of life.