Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB • 16-21 June 2018 • Paris, France

Weekend Educational Course
Concurrent MRI: Imaging of Real-Time Events
Concurrent MRI: Imaging of Real-Time Events: Part 1
Weekend Course

ORGANIZERS: Guoying Liu, Elena Vinogradov, Yi-Fen Yen

Sunday, 17 June 2018
N01  08:00 - 09:28 Moderators:  Chrit Moonen, Bruno Madore

Skill Level: Intermediate
Session Number: WE-20A

Overview
This education session will focus on the techniques that use MRI as an instantaneous tracking device to image tissue response in a more natural environment or in real time during neuromodulation, therapeutic ultrasound, radiation therapy, and drug or gene delivery.

Target Audience
Researchers interested in MRI of biological response of tissue in real time during neuroactivation and modulation, drug and gene delivery, ultrasound and radiation therapy, and other interventions.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
-Summarize new perspectives on MRI as a tool for concurrent imaging of real-time events;
-Explain how concurrent MRI can change the way we monitor and understand tissue response to stimulation and treatment effects in real time; and
-Discuss new ideas and explore the role of MRI in concurrent imaging of biological effects of human body in the future.


08:00
 Introduction: Concurrent MR Imaging of Real-Time Event
Bruno Madore
The expression 'concurrent MRI' relates to the use of an MR scanner as part of a larger integrated system, as opposed to a standalone diagnostic tool. Examples include image-guided therapies and hybrid imaging, where changes to tissues can be induced and tracked in real time. In this session, the ability of MRI to capture changes caused by ultrasound energy deposition, radiation therapy, brain plasticity and catheter steering will be presented. In the present talk, our work on hybrid ultrasound+MR imaging and on MR-compatible sensor development will also be detailed.
08:30
   MR Imaging of Neuromodulation Feedback
Heidi Johansen-Berg
The talk will provide examples of use of MRI in humans to monitor effects of neuromodulation (using feedback or brain stimulation). This can be used to provide insights into healthy brain function and also to develop novel interventions for use in neurological or neuropsychiatric disorders. 
09:00
 MR Imaging of Therapeutic Ultrasound
Chrit Moonen
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), similar to External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT), can be guided by imaging to plan, provide real-time guidance, and evaluate the therapeutic efficacy. MRI has major advantages for guidance because of its superior anatomic detail, and for HIFU for its thermal mapping. Here, we will pay particular attention how MRI can be used to describe and correct displacement of the target area.
09:30 
   Break & Meet the Teachers
 
Concurrent MRI: Imaging of Real-Time Events: Part 2
Weekend Course

ORGANIZERS: Guoying Liu, Elena Vinogradov, Yi-Fen Yen

Sunday, 17 June 2018
N01  10:00 - 11:30 Moderators:  Bruno Madore, Chrit Moonen

Skill Level: Intermediate
Session Number: WE-20B

Overview
This education session will focus on the techniques that use MRI as an instantaneous tracking device to image tissue response in a more natural environment or in real time during neuromodulation, therapeutic ultrasound, radiation therapy, and drug or gene delivery.

Target Audience
Researchers interested in MRI of biological response of tissue in real time during neuroactivation and modulation, drug and gene delivery, ultrasound and radiation therapy, and other interventions.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
-Summarize new perspectives on MRI as a tool for concurrent imaging of real-time events; 
-Explain how concurrent MRI can change the way we monitor and understand tissue response to stimulation and treatment effects in real time; and 
-Discuss new ideas and explore the role of MRI in concurrent imaging of biological effects of human body in the future.


10:00
 Image-Guided Interventional Stroke Treatment: State of the Art and Future Directions
Steven Hetts
Periprocedural and intraprocedural imaging for acute ischemic stroke treatment are evolving rapidly. We will discuss the current imaging approach and evolving trends in imaging during stroke treatment.
10:30
   MR Imaging of Drug & Gene Delivery & Therapeutic Effects
Kullervo Hynynen
11:00
   MRI-guided Radiation Therapy
Cornelis van den Berg
This educational discusses the use of MRI in radiation therapy with a focus on MRI-guided radiation therapy. It explains the technological development in relation to how this disruptive technology can change radiation therapy improving outcome and patient toxicity. 
11:30
   Panel Discussion
12:00
   Adjournment & Meet the Teachers
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