{"id":13731,"date":"2025-09-12T13:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/?page_id=13731"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T23:40:15","slug":"nepalese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/chapters-divisions\/as\/nepalese\/","title":{"rendered":"Nepalese National Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling text-col-1000\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:6em;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1508px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p class=\"tinytop\">ISMRT Nepalese National Chapter<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:753px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"348\" title=\"ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-13738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter-200x46.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter-400x93.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter-600x139.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter-800x186.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter-1200x278.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/ISMRT-Nepalese-Chapter.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:3em;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>For questions and information about the ISMRT Nepalese Chapter, please email<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ismrtnepalesechapter@gmail.com\">ismrtnepalesechapter@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:3em;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600; text-align: center;\"><i>Upcoming Events<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vm-block\">\n\t<p class=\"sgrp\">ISMRT Nepalese National Chapter Presents:<\/p>\n\t<p class=\"vmtitle\">Image Formation in MRI<\/p>\n\t<p class=\"lux-1t\" start=\"2026-03-14T13:45:00\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"mods\">Organizer: Surendra Maharjan<\/p>\n\t<p class=\"mods\"><b>Sign up by contacting us at<\/b>: <a href=\"mailto:ismrtnepalesechapter@gmail.com\">ismrtnepalesechapter@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"descr\">\n\t<p>In this webinar you will hear information on MRI contrast and weighting which is essential for accurately differentiating the tissue during MR imaging. We all know that MRI image contrast is generated from tissue properties, primarily from T1, T2 relaxation time and proton density. By selecting appropriate pulse sequences, such as spin-echo or gradient-echo, images can be weighted to highlight specific tissues or pathological conditions. You will also hear about the use of contrast agents to enhance tissue contrast which is important for diagnosis of disease and clinical decision-making in MR.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n      <center>\n\t<div class=\"single-wide\" style=\"max-width: 400px;\">\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<!--<p class=\"ptitle\">XXXX<\/p>-->\n\t\t\t<p class=\"pname\"><span>Yashawant Kumar Yadav<\/span><br>Civil Service Hospital<br>New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n      <\/center>\n<\/div><script>\nvar allPbrkTags = document.querySelectorAll('p.vm-time');\n\tallPbrkTags.forEach(function (pbrkTag) {\n\t  var startvmTime = pbrkTag.getAttribute('start');\n\t  var endTime = pbrkTag.getAttribute('end');\n\t  \n\t  var formattedStartvmTime = moment.utc(startvmTime).local().format('DD MMMM HH:mm');\n\t  var formattedEndTime = moment.utc(endTime).local().format('ddd HH:mm');\n\t  var timeZone = Intl.DateTimeFormat().resolvedOptions().timeZone.replace(\/^.*\\\/\/, '').replace(\/_\/, ' ');\n\t\n\t  pbrkTag.innerHTML = `${pbrkTag.innerHTML}<br><i style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Your Local Time: ${formattedStartvmTime} (${timeZone})<\/i>`;\n\t});\n<\/script><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Chapter Biography<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The ISMRT Nepalese Chapter, established in 2025 in the laps of the majestic Himalayas, is dedicated to advancing MRI education and practice across Nepal. MRI has become a crucial modality in modern healthcare, yet access to specialized training and resources remains limited in many parts of our region. Our chapter was created to bridge this gap by supporting radiographers, and technologists with high-quality educational opportunities and professional development.<\/p>\n<p>We are a community of passionate MRI practitioners and educators from Nepal who believe that improved knowledge directly translates into better patient outcomes. By fostering collaboration, hosting workshops, webinars, and networking events, we aim to empower our members to stay current with evolving MRI technologies and safety standards. The ISMRT Nepalese Chapter stands as a unique platform to amplify regional voices within the global ISMRT network, ensuring that Nepal contributes meaningfully to the worldwide advancement of MRI.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Join or Connect With Us<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>All ISMRM &amp; ISMRT members of Nepalese origin (having Nepalese passport or citizenship) are eligible to become member of ISMRT Nepalese chapter. The membership is free of cost for the ISMRM &amp; ISMRT members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign up by contacting us <\/strong>at <a href=\"mailto:ismrtnepalesechapter@gmail.com\"><strong>ismrtnepalesechapter@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Who We Are<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>The ISMRT Nepalese Chapter is the first of its kind in Nepal, founded in 2025 to represent MRI radiographers and technologists from the Himalayan region. What makes our chapter unique in the ISMRT community is our mission to bring advanced MRI knowledge and training to a region where access to specialized resources has historically been limited. Located at the cusp of the Himalayas, MRI is still a new term even in the urban hospitals. By combining local expertise with ISMRT\u2019s international network, we strive to inspire collaboration, foster professional growth, and strengthen MRI education in a part of the world where it is most needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Our Mission<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>The primary goal of the ISMRT Nepalese Chapter is to bridge the gap between limited regional resources and international advancements in MRI, ensuring that MRI professionals in Nepal can deliver safe, high-quality imaging to patients in even the most remote and high-altitude areas. Through education and community engagement, we strive to transform these geographic and resource-based challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Get Involved With Us: Review Our Chapter Activities<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Monthly Webinars<\/strong> covering a broad range of topics such as the fundamentals of MRI, MR safety, pulse sequence, common artifacts, and advancements in MRI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workshops<\/strong> offering hands-on training in areas like abstract writing and presentation skills, and manuscript preparation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual Chapter Meeting<\/strong>, serving as a platform to present research, share knowledge, and strengthen collaborations within the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Membership Benefits<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>By joining the ISMRT Nepalese Chapter, members can get following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Education &amp; Training<\/strong> \u2013 Opportunities to participate in virtual webinars hosted by ISMRM\/ISMRT free of cost, reduced registration cost in annual meeting, free access to MRI materials from ISMRM\/ISMRT hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking &amp; Mentorship<\/strong> \u2013 Connections with national and international MRI professionals, fostering collaboration and career growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Recognition<\/strong> \u2013 A platform to showcase research at both regional and global ISMRT events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leadership Opportunities<\/strong> \u2013 Volunteering chance to contribute to chapter initiatives and shape the direction of MRI education in Nepal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance Participation<\/strong> \u2013 Voting rights in elections for the chapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p style=\"font-size: 140%; font-weight: 600;\">Chapter Impact<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>The ISMRT Nepalese Chapter will play a transformative role in advancing MRI in Nepal. By introducing structured education, training, and research opportunities, we will help raise the standard of MRI practice in both urban hospitals and resource-limited settings. Our chapter provides a platform for radiographers and technologists to gain knowledge of international best practices, adapt them to local contexts. Through collaborations with ISMRT\u2019s outreach program, we aim to foster innovation, support professional growth, and ensure that patients in Nepal benefit from safe, high-quality imaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1508px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p style=\"font-size: 180%; font-weight: 600; text-align: center;\">Governance Model<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2em;\">President: Surendra Maharjan, Ph.D.<br \/>\nWeill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maharjan.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13857 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maharjan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maharjan-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maharjan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maharjan-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maharjan.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Surendra is a postdoctoral radiology associate at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM), New York. He holds a PhD in Radiological Science from Tokyo Metropolitan University. His research interests include deciphering brain microstructure using diffusion MRI, investigating small vessel disease using Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging (SWI), and radiation safety. I aim to improve medical imaging technology, academics, and research activities in Nepal and South Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%; font-weight: 600;\">Vice-President: Utsav Shrestha, Ph.D.<br \/>\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shrestha.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shrestha.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shrestha-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shrestha-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shrestha-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shrestha.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Utsav is a scientist at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison and holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Memphis. His work centers on quantitative MRI, with emphasis on relaxometry for abdominal and cardiac imaging. His interests span relaxometry, image processing, simulation, machine learning, and deep learning. Outside the lab, he enjoys hiking, camping, and exploring national parks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%; font-weight: 600;\">Secretary: Yashawant Kumar Yadav, M.Sc. MIT<br \/>\nCivil Service Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yadav.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13859 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yadav-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yadav-200x255.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yadav-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yadav-400x510.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yadav.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yashawant Kumar Yadav is a Postgraduate in Medical Imaging Technology from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital. He currently works as a Radiography Technologist at Civil Service Hospital and the Lead MRI Radiographer at Jeebanta Advanced Imaging Pvt. Ltd. Specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with additional expertise in CT imaging, he is passionate about the advancement of radiological technology and the integration of AI and machine learning in medical imaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 1em;\">Treasurer: Usha Poudel Lamgade, MAS, BSc. MIT<br \/>\nMadan Bhandari University of Science and Technology, Chitlang, Nepal<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13860 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-300x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-200x193.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-400x386.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-600x579.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-768x741.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-800x772.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-1024x988.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-1200x1158.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade-1536x1483.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lamgade.jpg 1556w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Usha is a graduate of Medical Imaging Technology and is currently pursuing a Master\u2019s degree in Applied Data Science. She is passionate about bridging the fields of data science and medical imaging to develop innovative solutions that enhance image analysis and clinical applications. Her primary interests lie at the intersection of MRI and artificial intelligence, with a focus on advancing neuroimaging research and analytics. Usha aims to contribute to the growing field of medical imaging in Nepal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 1em;\">Trainee Representative: Shristi Subedi, BSc.MIT<br \/>\nGandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara, Nepal<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13856 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-content\/uploads\/Subedi.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shristi Subedi is an undergraduate in Medical Imaging Technology at Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara, Nepal. Her interests include radiation safety, MRI technology, and imaging education, with a focus on advancing evidence-based practices in Nepal. She aspires to pursue graduate studies in medical imaging, exploring emerging technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. Beyond her academic pursuits, she enjoys trekking across Nepal and exploring new destinations, which inspire fresh perspectives in her work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":12112,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13731","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13731"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13946,"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13731\/revisions\/13946"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ismrm.org\/smrt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}