Virtual Meetings

How did we end up with the magnetic field strengths we currently have? How did the physics and engineering of superconducting magnets impact the growth of the field? Where might this technology lead us in the future? Six scientists and engineers who played key roles in the development of these systems will discuss how we got here and where we might be going in the context of three key decision points: 1.5T vs. 2T, 3T vs. 4T, and 7T vs. 8T or 9.4T. We will discuss how the technology has evolved over the past 40 years and how the field has responded to needs for lower cryogen and power consumption.

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This webinar is the next installment of our ISMRM-WFPI series on artificial intelligence in pediatric MRI. We will cover interesting topics in the generalizability of AI in pediatrics and transitioning AI to clinical practice.

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Recent advances in high-performance gradient hardware have led to substantial increases in both gradient strength and slew rate, particularly in next-generation head-only MRI systems. These developments open new opportunities for diffusion MRI, enabling higher spatial and angular resolution and greater sensitivity to tissue microstructure. They also motivate the development of acquisition strategies that can take full advantage of these enhanced capabilities.

In this virtual meeting, speakers will introduce these emerging systems and discuss their potential benefits for diffusion imaging. They will showcase results achieved to date, highlighting how advances in hardware are expanding the possibilities for diffusion acquisition and microstructural imaging. Speakers will also share their perspectives on future directions, including opportunities for further methodological development and the challenges involved in realizing the full potential of these technologies.

Standardization of acquisition and quantification methods for MR Spectroscopy is critical to translation of MR Spectroscopy for brain metabolites and its future methodological advancement. The first talk by Dr. Zöllner will provide an introductory overview of reproducibility and harmonization efforts in MR Spectroscopy, highlighting current challenges, ongoing open-source initiatives, and future perspectives. The second talk by Dr. Fleischer will discuss a recently published PET/MRI project to compare MRI spectra on simultaneous PET/MRI versus MRI-standalone scanners (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmri.70056). The goal of the study was to evaluate spectral quality, quantification, and repeatability of brain MR Spectroscopy on hybrid versus MRI-only platforms in vitro and in human volunteers. The meeting will conclude with an open discussion and Q&A that brings together diverse perspectives on MR Spectroscopy quantification, opportunities on PET/MRI hybrid platforms, and future directions for the field.

Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have played a pivotal role in advancing magnetic resonance imaging, enabling improved tissue characterization and diagnostic accuracy across a wide range of clinical applications. But what makes these agents effective, and how is contrast-agent design evolving to meet emerging clinical needs? Join the ISMRM MR Contrast Agents Study Group for an engaging webinar exploring the fundamental chemistry, biophysical properties, and latest innovations in gadolinium-based contrast agents.

Join the and ISMRM Motion Control (MoCo) Study Group and ISMRT for a joint virtual meeting exploring current and emerging approaches to tackling one of MRI’s most persistent challenges: patient motion.

The session will explore innovative technologies and practical solutions designed to reduce motion artefacts, improve image quality and diagnostic confidence, minimize repeat scanning, and create more efficient MRI workflows. Discover how advances in motion detection, correction, and prevention are helping shape the future of MRI.

For this webinar, the first talk highlights the best strategies for MRI safety across different magnetic field strengths from low field to high field including safety around devices, an emerging consideration in paediatric patients. The second talk focuses on MR hardware considerations for image acquisition unique to pediatrics from fetal to perinatal to infant, young child, and adolescent, and ways to optimize signal-to-noise, contrast-to-noise, and artifact reduction. Faster acquisitions for feed and sleep techniques and to reduce the need for general anesthesia are explored.