2018 SMRT Abstract Awards

Poster Award Recipients

John A. Koveleski Award
for Professional Development

Hiroyuki Takashima, Ph.D.
 T2* Relaxation Time with Ultra-short TE Enables to Evaluate in Detail for Degeneration of Intervertebral Discs

Research Focus Awards

1st Place Research Focus Poster Award
Erin Gray, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR)
 The Value of High Performance Gradients in a Neuro MR Practice

2nd Place Research Focus Poster Award
Huijun “Vicky” Liao, B.Sc.
 Optimized Tumor Volume for 2HG Detection using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3rd Place Research Focus Poster Award
Kristina Pelkola, B.S., R.T.(R)(MR)
 MRI Motion Tracking Sensors: A Survey of Pediatric Patients and Parents or Guardians Satisfaction during a Brain MRI Exam

Clinical Focus Awards

1st Place Clinical Focus Poster Award
Alicia Scully, B.Sc.
 MRI-Guided Laser Ablation for the Treatment of Epilepsy

2nd Place Clinical Focus Poster Award
Jennifer Croll, B.Sc.
 2D Cine Phase-Contrast MR Imaging: Considerations in Clinical Applications

3rd Place Clinical Focus Poster Award
Kevin Epperson, R.T.(R)(MR)
 Simultaneous Imaging of Both Knees with Two Separate Knee Coils