The ISMRT President’s
Membership & Education Challenge
Lead. Share. Grow.
12 February – 12 March 2025
Are you ready to ignite your passion for MR education and connect with your local community?
Are you interested in sharing ISMRT’s world-class MR education in your local region?
Excited about earning FREE CE/CPD credits for you and your colleagues?
Want to be in the running for some wonderful prizes?
DID WE PIQUE YOUR INTEREST?
ISMRT President Brandy Reed invites you to host an educational event for you and your colleagues. Let’s grow our global MR Cmmunity and share MRI knowledge around the world.
This is your chance to gain valuable experience of being a leader in the MRI community by connecting with your peers in a fun and engaging way. Together, let’s embark on this exciting journey. You can help make this event a resounding success! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to contribute to the expansion of our ISMRT family.
Even if you’re a newer member or haven’t considered hosting an event before, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us for an exciting, month-long event that will bring world-class MR education to your local area.
Here’s What You Need To Do
- Register your interest to host an event by completing the form below.
- Choose a topic of interest from one of our range of well-crafted packages.
- Organize a 1-hour gathering with your colleagues, either virtually or in person.
- You pick the time and date: maybe during lunch at work or a fun evening afterwards…
It’s as simple as that!
We’ve already done the heavy lifting by providing you with comprehensive PowerPoint presentations, complete with embedded videos on your chosen topic. Plus, we’ve got you covered with certificates of attendance and CE/CPD credits for your attendees. And who doesn’t love free CE/CPD credits? Your colleagues will thank you!
This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the benefits of ISMRT membership and emphasize the vital role of MR education for MR radiographers and technologists. If your attendees find the content enriching and want to become members themselves, they can seize the opportunity to take advantage of our group membership rates. Either way, you will be sharing knowledge with your colleagues and offering them free CE/CPD credits. It’s a win-win situation!
In these challenging times, it’s more crucial than ever to unite as one community and share our knowledge. We challenge you to take the initiative, spread the word, and enjoy the process of networking and presenting MR education topics with your colleagues. Let’s make learning a dynamic and exciting adventure!
You could win free membership for yourself and a colleague for organizing the largest gathering.
For questions regarding the challenge, please email onlinelearning@ismrt.org
Good luck with your challenge. You got this!
ISMRT President’s Challenge
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Educational Package Options
Click the package titles below to view more details about each package, including presentations, organizers and more.
Presentation 1:
Bread & Butter vs Future Neuroimaging
C. C. Tchoyoson Lim, M.D., F.R.C.R.
Presentation 2:
MRI of Traumatic Brain Injury: Seeing the Unseen
Sarah Hellewell, Ph.D.
Course Organiser:
Adam D. Scotson, B.Sc., PG.Cert. MRI, ISMRT President Elect 2024-2025
Course Summary:
These two talks were chosen to highlight the educational offerings from the ISMRT. The talks provide a comprehensive overview of current practices and advanced future developments. They are aimed at all MRI radiographers/technologists, clinicians, and physicists.
Dr. Lim's presentation describes traumatic CNS injuries and neuropsychiatric diseases that are routinely studied using MRI in busy trauma hospitals. While CT remains the standard of care for acute traumatic brain injury, MRI is increasingly being used for certain patients. Managing patients with psychiatric symptoms or altered mental status can be challenging. The presentation will also address patient positioning and protocol modifications for unstable or restless patients.
Dr. Hellewell’s presentation builds on the previous talk by exploring new sequences and techniques and their potential future applications. One of the key presentations of brain injury is mild traumatic brain injury (concussion), which can be difficult to diagnose using current imaging techniques. Dr. Hellewell’s research focuses on using advanced sequences and processing to develop a technique for predicting recovery.
Presentation 1:
Musculoskeletal Cancer Imaging - Clinical MRI of Musculoskeletal Tumors (From e-Learning Platform)
Shivani Ahlawat, M.D.
Presentation 2:
PET/MR Imaging of Central Nervous System (From e-Learning Platform)
Maria Gule-Monroe, M.D.
Course Organiser:
Brandy Reed, MBA, RT(R)(MR), ISMRT President 2024-2025
Course Summary:
The first presentation in this session explains how to develop a systematic MRI-based approach for evaluating musculoskeletal tumors, providing guidance for decisions regarding biopsy and/or follow-up imaging.
The second presentation aims to help attendees understand the indications and technical challenges of PET/MR imaging of the brain and spine. It also outlines future directions for PET/MR imaging of the central nervous system.
Presentation 1:
AI in MSK
Alex Merkle, M.D.
Presentation 2:
Dixon Imaging in Musculoskeletal MRI
Le Roy Chong, M.B.B.S., M.Med. FRANZCR FRCR
Course Organiser:
Sarah K. Green, M.H.Sc.(MRI), ISMRT Executive Member 2024-2025
Course Summary:
The first presentation in this session is on AI in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging, given by Dr. Alex Merkle, Assistant Professor of Radiology-Diagnostics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
The objectives of this presentation are to understand general concepts and terminology related to artificial intelligence in MSK imaging, develop an intuition about the path for future AI developments, and identify potential pitfalls in artificial intelligence implementation along with possible solutions.
The second presentation is on Dixon Imaging in Musculoskeletal MRI by Dr. Le Roy Chong from the Department of Radiology at Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
Dr. Chong's presentation will first cover the technical aspects of the Dixon technique, followed by its clinical applications in musculoskeletal imaging.
Presentation 1:
B0-Related Artifacts
Catherine Morgan, Ph.D.
Presentation 2:
Basic Artifacts: Explaining, Recognizing & Avoiding Them
Penny Gowland, Ph.D.
Course Organiser:
Haidee J. Paterson, N.D.Rad., MRSO, ISMRT Online Learning Committee Chair 2024-2025
Course Summary:
In the first presentation, attendees will learn about the inhomogeneity of the main magnetic field, B0, and how it can cause various artifacts. The causes of B0 inhomogeneity will also be described, with a focus on magnetic susceptibility-related artifacts.
The second presentation will explain the sources of some common artifacts in MRI and will be aimed at clinicians and technologists. It will explore how artifacts can be overcome or corrected post-acquisition in certain cases and will highlight how artifact processes relate to useful aspects of MRI where relevant.
Presentation 1:
Acoustic Safety
Michael Steckner, Ph.D., MBA
Presentation 2:
Considerations Regarding Heating and Burns in Paediatric Patients Undergoing MRI
Joanna Shechtel, M.D., MRMD (MRSC™)
Course Organiser:
Wendy Strugnell, BSc(MIT), FISMRT, ISMRT Treasurer
Course Summary:
From the first presentation, attendees will gain an understanding of the theory and challenges associated with acoustic noise in MRI. They will learn how to mitigate the effects of acoustic noise, particularly through the proper use of hearing protection.
In the second presentation, attendees will gain valuable insights into the prevention of burns in pediatric patients undergoing MRI. They will learn about the causes of burns, identify potential burn hazards, and understand the impact of swaddling on burn risk. Attendees will also learn to recognize unique implants and risk factors for pediatric patients in MRI.
Presentation 1:
Magnetic Resonance Enterography for Management Decision in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Beyond Diagnosis
Rebecca Dennis, DO
Presentation 2:
Translation of Quantitative MRI Biomarkers for Assessing Treatment Response: Lessons Learned with MR Elastography
Richard Ehman, M.D.
Course Organiser:
Debra Patterson, M.Sc., R.T.(R)(MR)(CT), ISMRT Secretary
Course Summary:
In the first presentation, you’ll learn how Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE) aids in diagnosing pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), monitoring treatment progress, evaluating sudden symptoms, and identifying complications—such as issues outside the bowel—that can guide decision-making and improve patient care.
In the second presentation, you’ll discover new applications of MR elastography (MRE) in measuring cancer treatment response and how its proven success in managing chronic liver disease could pave the way for its adoption in routine cancer care.
Presentation 1:
Low Field and Deep Learning
Mathew Rosen, Ph.D.
Presentation 2:
Portable Beside Low-Field MRI: Potential Impacts for the Critically Ill
Elena Kaye, Ph.D.
Course Organiser:
Glenn Cahoon MSc, FISMRT, Past President, ISMRT Past President 2023-2024
Course Summary:
The first presentation, which was part of the session titled, "Hot Topics - Milli Tesla MRI: Translation to the Clinic and Beyond," explores groundbreaking advancements in low-field MRI technology and their transformative potential in clinical and research settings.
The first and second presentation feature two distinguished experts. They delve into cutting-edge developments in low-field MRI and its applications, including the integration of deep learning and the use of portable bedside systems for critically ill patients. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the technological innovations and clinical implications driving the adoption of Milli Tesla MRI in diverse healthcare environments.
The presentations aim to inspire healthcare professionals, researchers, and technologists to integrate emerging MRI technologies into their practice, ultimately improving patient care and expanding the reach of diagnostic imaging.