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Educational Levels
The Lectures on Magnetic Resonance are dedicated to
MR physicists and other basic or clinical scientists. The
Lectures are thus certified by the European Federation
of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP).
RF coils: design and build your own
This course is intended for basic scientists and engineers
but also invites clinicans, radiographers, applications
specialists and other MR users who have basic knowledge of
mathematics and simple electrical circuits. Attendees should
have a working knowledge of magnetic resonance basics.
Acquisition strategies for hyperpolarised spin
systems: spectral, spatial and temporal
The course is aimed at post-graduate and post-doctoral MR
scientists interested in learning about acquisition strategies
for NMR and MRI of hyperpolarised spin systems. A basic
background in MR spin physics and imaging is assumed. It is
not a requirement to have experience with hyperpolarisation
or imaging of hyperpolarised spin systems. The course moves
quickly from introductory to advanced methods over the three
days. Pre-reading material will be provided to allow students
to familiarise themselves with the course curriculum. Amble
time will be provided to ask questions and discuss with the
faculty. Some knowledge of MATLAB will be advantageous.
Create your own echo: how to generate,
calculate and manipulate echoes
This course is suited for established MR physicists, engineers,
and other scientists with several years of direct experience
in performing MRI applications and/or MRI technological
research and development. The advanced course intends
to provide a deeper understanding and mathematical
description of state-of-the-art, rapid imaging principles.
Resting state fMRI – basic concepts,
methods & applications
The intended audience should be familiar with the concepts
of functional MRI studies including standard analysis
strategies for task-based approaches. The course therefore
is suitable for senior PhD students and post-doctoral
scientists in psychology, neuroscience or MR physics. A
basic understanding of BOLD physiology and MR physics as
well as brain anatomy will be needed. The focus on analysis
strategies will provide greatest benefit for those involved in
data analysis or researchers wanting to get an overview of
the potential of this methodology.
Clinical MR spectroscopy
The Clinical MR spectroscopy course is dedicated to
physicians, basic scientists and technicians that already have
experience in basic methods of MR imaging, and knowledge
on the principles of spin excitation and data acquisition
in MR. The course will cover the physical principles, measurement techniques, and quantification methods of
proton MR spectroscopy. Clinical applications and specific
considerations in distinct pathologies will be discussed.
Inverse imaging, sparse sampling, compressed
sensing, and more
This course is intended for MR physicists, other scientists
and PhD students who are familiar with the basic concepts
of standard imaging techniques and who wish to get
knowledgeable about the currently ‘hot topic’ of accelerated
imaging based on under sampled data. The course will
present the mathematical principles but also implementation
issues with practical examples such that attendees will be
able to use these methods and techniques in their own work.
Simultaneous multi–slice/multiband imaging
This course is intended for MR physicists, other scientists
and PhD students who already have experience in basic
MR methods and knowledge of MR acquisition principles,
and who wish to extend their knowledge on simultaneous
multi-slice/multiband imaging with a view to implementing
or applying it.
Small animal MR imaging
The course is intended for scientists and students with a
strong interest in small animal imaging. A background in
MRI is helpful but not mandatory. The lectures will repeat
the basics of MRI physics and contrast agent chemistry.
The major aim of the course is to detail the particular
requirements for small animal MRI, including maintaining
stable physiological conditions and advanced MRI techniques
for preclinical imaging. The course will further introduce the
fields of multimodal imaging and molecular imaging.
Diffusion: what it means and how to measure it
This course is intended for MR physicists, other scientists
and PhD students who already have experience in basic MR
methods and knowledge of MR excitation and acquisition
principles, and who wish to extend their knowledge
on diffusion-weighted imaging. This advanced course
provides a detailed introduction into the field of diffusion
measurements, which covers the physical principles of
diffusion in heterogeneous media, measurement techniques
and applications to investigation of the cellular structure of
living tissues.
Advanced methods for acquisition
and analysis of fMRI data
This course is intended for neuroscientists and PhD
students who already have experience in basic methods
and principles of fMRI, but want to extend their knowledge
on advanced approaches for optimised data acquisition
and analysis tools. Some knowledge on designing fMRI
experiments and application of pre-processing as well as
application of the general linear model for fMRI data analysis
will be advantageous. The course will include practical sessions for learning methodology based on connectivity 9
analyses, multivariate pattern classification and metaanalyses.
RF pulses: design and applications
This course is intended for MR physicists, other scientists
and PhD students who already have experience in basic
MR methods, and who wish to expand their knowledge in
the field of RF pulse design and applications. The three-day
course will consist of different thematic modules, ranging
from a basic introduction into RF pulse physics up to current
developments in the field.
Each module will be divided into a lecture presenting the
subject matter of the module and exercises with audience
participation aiming at a deeper understanding of the key
aspects of the lecture.
MRI simulation for sequence development,
protocol optimisation, and education
This course in intended for MR physicists and scientists with
basic knowledge of classical MRI spin physics and sequence
design who are interested in improving their knowledge on
computer-based modelling of MRI. Attendees should have
a working knowledge in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ in
order to work through the hands-on tutorials.
RF simulation for MR systems: Coil design
and safety
The course is intended for MR physicists, engineers, other
scientists, and PhD students who either wish to start working
in the field of RF coil development and/or RF exposure or who
already have basic to intermediate experience in RF simulation.
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