ESMRMB offers a variety of different education programmes
SMRI
School of MRI- Director:
- Kai Vilanova
LMR
Lectures on MR- Director:
- Francesca Branzoli
HoMRI
Hands on MRI- Director:
- Jonathan McNulty
Upcoming educational courses
Practical MR Physics
ELEARNING: COMPREHENSIVE COURSE ON PRACTICAL MR PHYSICS FOR CLINICIANS, BIOLOGISTS, RADIOGRAPHERS AND TECHNOLOGISTS
Part I: June 09, June 16, June 23, June 30, 2026
Part II: August 25, September 01, September 08, September 15, 2026
At 5pm CEST
This eLearning course consists of 8 modules, each lasting 60 minutes, organized into two parts (4 modules each). It is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of key MRI concepts, including signal generation, image formation, sequences, image quality, quantitative imaging, advanced techniques, image interpretation, and safety.
Course Organisers
Maria Celeste Bonacci, Catanzaro/IT & Camilla Calomino, Catanzaro/IT & Sabine Raeuber, Basel/CH.
Format
Online live course (8 modules – 2 parts with independent registrations).
Confirmation of Attendance
Participants must attend a minimum of 2 modules per part to receive a confirmation of attendance.
Certificate of Competency
To receive a certificate of competency, participants must pass a multiple-choice test after completing each part. Tests must be taken within one week following each part.
Recordings
All modules will be recorded and made available to registered participants for 4 weeks after the course concludes.
Best speaker award
Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate each speaker at the end of every module.
Registration
Registration is open – click HERE to register.
For questions please contact us at office@esmrmb.org
Registration Fees
| Early Fee Part 1 (until May, 14th) |
Late Fee Part 1 (from May, 15th) |
Early Fee Part 2 (until August, 4th) |
Late Fee Part 2 (from August 5th) |
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| ESMRMB Regular Member | 100.00 € | 130.00 € | 100.00 € | 130.00 € |
| ESMRMB Junior/Radiographer Member | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | 80.00 € |
| ESR Member* | 150.00 € | 180.00 € | 150.00 € | 180.00 € |
| ESR Junior/Radiographer Member* | 80.00 € | 110.00 € | 80.00 € | 110.00 € |
| Non-Member | 200.00 € | 230.00 € | 200.00 € | 230.00 € |
| Junior/Radiographer Non-Member | 100.00 € | 130.00 € | 100.00 € | 130.00 € |
*requires proof of membership and status
Bundle Price available! Receive a € 20 discount, if you book both parts before May 15, 2026 (put both tickets into the cart at the same time at registration)!
ESMRMB Members can benefit from discounted member rates. Please ensure an active and paid ESMRMB 2026 membership before registering. If your membership is pending some documents/proofs for activation might be missing.
Link to Online Course
The link to join will be sent to you the day before the course.
Terms and Conditions
Terms & Conditions 2026
TARGET GROUP
Clinicians, biologists, MR radiographers, MR technologists, PhD students with some physical and mathematical background
AIM
Are you familiar with spins and k-space? Are you eager to deepen your understanding of MRI physics? ESMRMB presents an online eLearning course tailored for clinicians, biologists, radiographers, technicians and PhD students working with MRI or interested in using MRI for research. The course is designed to accommodate participants at various experience levels in MR techniques and MR physics. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your knowledge, this course is the perfect fit.
The eLearning course consists of 8 modules, each lasting 60 minutes. These modules occur weekly and include a self-assessment test after each part to reinforce learning. You’ll have the opportunity to attend live lectures by experts in the field and interact directly with the speakers during dedicated Q&A sessions at the end of each module.
For added flexibility, the course is divided into two parts with independent registrations. All lectures are recorded and available on demand. To receive a certificate of attendance, a minimum attendance requirement must be met, along with successful completion of the self-assessment test for a certificate of competence.
GOALS
By attending this course on practical MRI physics, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
- Signal and contrast generation in MR images under various conditions (morphological, biophysical and technical)
- Image formation and reconstruction
- Basic and advanced MR sequences to address clinical questions and avoid pitfalls
- Assessing and enhancing image quality by optimizing sequence and imaging parameters
- Quantitative imaging and the use of contrast agents
- advanced MRI techniques such as diffusion imaging, perfusion sequences, functional MRI and PET/MRI
- Interpreting MR images in relation to tissue components and functional activities
- Safe MRI practices, understanding the involved hardware components, and managing basic safety risks
General overview of the lectures:
Part I: Basic MRI Principles
- The Physical Basis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Bernard Lanz
- MR Safety, Lukas Winter
- Image Formation and Reconstruction , Marta Maggioni
- Basic Sequences and Image Quality, Donnie Cameron
Part II: Advanced and Applied MRI Principles
- More clinical sequences, contrast agents & hybrid PET/MRI, Teresa Gerhalter
- Fat suppression and introduction to quantitative imaging, Marco Barbieri
- Diffusion & Beyond, Marco Palombo
- Explainable Machine learning in MRI, Maria Giovanna Bianco
More information will follow soon!
Coil building workshop
September 22–25, 2026, London/UK
The ESMRMB is offering again a practical coild-building workshop in September!
More information coming soon!
Course Organisers
- Özlem Ipek
- Andrew Webb