Lecture Topics (50% of the course)

ESMRMB
Hands-On MRI course on
Advanced Neuroimaging
(fMRI-DTI-Perfusion)
September 18-20, 2014
European Center of Health Otwock (ECZ)
(MR Site, Training Center)
ul.Borowa 14/18
05-400 Otwock, Poland
www.ecz-otwock.pl
The course will be held on Philips equipment:
Learning Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Preliminary Programme ............................................................................................................................... 4
Preliminary Faculty ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Registration....................................................................................................................................................... 5
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Learning Objectives
Lectures (50% of the course)
Basics of Advanced Neuroimaging
The theoretical background of fMRI, DTI and perfusion MRI will be approached from a
practical perspective. Clinical applications will be addressed.
Technical set-up fMRI
fMRI requires an environment in which subjects perform specific tasks (finger movement,
listening to text or music, viewing images, et cetera). Response monitoring, such as by
pressing buttons, may be required for certain procedures.
We will discuss these requirements and the equipment that is available to fulfil them.
fMRI task design
Design of the fMRI experiment is crucial. The most commonly used fMRI clinical paradigms
will be discussed. We will focus on clinical tasks for the localisation of the primary motor
cortex and the assessment of hemispheric dominance of language processing as examples
of the design process.
Principles of data analysis
The interpretation of fMRI, DTI and perfusion MRI requires extensive post processing. A
short overview of the post-processing steps will be given.
Software packages for data-analysis will be explained and discussed: specifically those
provided by Philips Healthcare (Console, IntelliSpace Portal WorkStation) and Invivo Neuro
workspots.
Clinical and research applications
Clinical applications of fMRI, DTI and perfusion MRI will be discussed and an overview of the
relevant functional anatomy of the brain will be given. We will also provide a short
introduction into several research applications of advanced neuroimaging.
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Hands-On MRI (50% of the course)
Scanner console interface
All scanning will be performed on a Philips Healthcare system. We will provide ample
opportunity to become familiar with the scanner console interface.
Data acquisition
Monitoring of data acquisition is particularly important and will be specifically addressed.
Sequence adjustments to optimize image quality and contrast, as discussed in the lectures,
will be practiced and visualised.
Instruction and preparation of subjects
We will emphasize optimal subject instruction prior to the study and monitoring of subject
performance during scanning.
Data analysis
We will practice data analysis extensively. Hands-on practical workshops will use Philips
Healthcare software for data analysis (IntelliSpace Portal) and Invivo.
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Preliminary Programme
Thursday, September 18, 2014
12:30
Registration
13:30
Welcome
13:40
Basics of fMRI (technique, optimisation, data-acquisition, quality control)
14:30
fMRI task design and setup
15:15
Coffee break
15:45
Basics of DTI (technique, optimisation, data-acquisition, quality control)
16:30
fMRI data analysis and post-processing
17:15
Welcome reception
Friday, September 19, 2014
08:30
DTI data analysis and post-processing
09:00
Data handling and data transfer
09:30
Hands-On
Live scanning sessions: fMRI
Workstations: DTI analysis
11:00
Coffee break
11:15
Hands-On
Live scanning sessions: fMRI
Workstations: DTI analysis
12:45
Lunch
13:45
Basics of perfusion imaging and analysis (DSE/DCE)
14:30
Basics of perfusion imaging and analysis (ASL)
15:00
Functional neuroanatomy
15:30
Coffee break
16:00
Hands-On
Live scanning session: DTI/ASL/DSE
Workstations: fMRI analysis
Saturday, September 20, 2014
09:00
Hands-On
Live scanning session: DTI/ASL/DSE
Workstations: fMRI analysis
10:30
Coffee break
11:00
Hands-On
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12:30
13:30
15:00
15:30
16:15
17:00
Live scanning session: DTI/ASL/DSE
Workstations: ASL/DSE/DCE
Lunch
Hands-On
Live scanning sessions: DTI/ASL/DSE
Workstations: ASL/DSE/DCE
Coffee break
Clinical applications of fMRI, DTI and perfusion imaging
Advanced fMRI and DTI for research applications
Closing remarks and end of the course
Preliminary Faculty
A. Bjornerud, L. Kownacki, A. Nederveen, M. Nillson, R. Peeters
Registration
Registration will be available at www.esmrmb.org soon!
Early registration fees
(until 8 weeks prior to the course beginning)
ESMRMB Member* € 550
Non-Member € 650
Late registration fees
(after 8 weeks prior to the course beginning)
ESMRMB Member* € 650
Non-Member* € 750
* To attend the Hands-On MRI 2014 course as a member, ESMRMB membership fee for the year
2014 must be settled.
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