ISMRM 23rd Annual Meeting & Exhibition • 30 May - 05 June 2015 • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
SUNRISE EDUCATIONAL COURSE
How Can MRI of Mouse Models Provide Value?
SKILL LEVEL: Basic to Intermediate
ORGANIZERS: Chris A. Flask, Ph.D., Kristine Glunde, Ph.D. & Mark D. Pagel, Ph.D.
Wednesday, 03 June 2015
 
OVERVIEW
Pre-clinical MRI researchers may often select animal models based on availability, technical convenience, or literature precedence. However, these animal models may not optimally model human pathologies or biological processes, which may hinder clinical translation of MRI methods. This Sunrise Session will evaluate the applicability of animal models for studies of cardiovascular diseases, and will also describe how MRI can or cannot assess applicable features of the animal model.
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
M.D. and Ph.D. researchers with a specialty or developing need to improve their knowledge about animal models for molecular imaging.
 
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Assess the features of animal models of cardiovascular diseases that apply to human conditions;
  • Integrate effective practices of molecular imaging of animal models for studies of cardiovascular conditions;
  • Evaluate challenges in molecular imaging to address unmet needs when studying animal models.
 

PROGRAM

Moderators: Wen Li, Ph.D. & Matthew Merritt, Ph.D.

       
07:00 How Can MRI of Mouse Models Provide Value for Cardiovascular Studies?
Xin Yu, D.Sc.		  
07:25 How Can MRI of Mouse Models Provide Value for Cardiovascular Studies?
Frederick H. Epstein, Ph.D.		  
       
07:50   Adjournment