Basic MRI Physics

Cambridge (UK), 25-29 September 2023

General Information

CONTACT:
Dr Stephen Sawiak
E-mail: sjs80@cam.ac.uk
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This one-week module is part of the ERASMUS Course (EMRI) on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which will provide the diagnostic imaging professional with a sound understanding of the basic physical principles that underpin MRI. The course format includes formal lectures accompanied by supervised tutorial Q/A sessions on MR physics – covering everything from basic NMR, T1 and T2, through to advanced neuro, body and cardiovascular applications. No previous knowledge of MR physics is assumed. The University of Dundee will award a certificate to successful candidates, and 20 CME credits will be applied for.  An attendee limit of n=30 delegates is proposed in order to optimise focussed learning (including tutorial discussions with members of the faculty) and social networking. Delegates typically attend from a variety of disciplines, including Clinical Radiology, Medical Physics, Radiography and also staff/students from clinical or scientific university departments. 

VENUE
Fitzwilliam College, Storey’s Way


COURSE FEE:

The registration fee for this one week residential course is £675, reduced to £490 for students (proof of status required) and will include all of the lectures and tutorials, electronic access to all course materials, lunch and refreshments for each day of the course. In addition, the fee includes a welcome drinks reception and a social three-course formal dinner within Fitzwilliam College, in the Old Senior Combination Room.

Accommodation is not included in course registration, but we are pleased to have obtained a discounted rate for accommodation at Fitzwilliam College for just £59.50 per night for attendees of the course. Details on how to book this will be sent to registrants. 

Faculty

Dr S Sawiak (Cambridge)
Dr SJ Gandy (Dundee)
Dr RS Nicholas (Dundee)
Dr P Van Schuerbeek (Brussels)
Prof Martin Graves (Cambridge)
Dr Marius Mada (Cambridge)

Programme

Preliminary program

Monday
9.00 Registration
9.45 Welcome
10.00 Background physics and mathematics
Coffee
11.00 Basic NMR
12.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session
13.00 Lunch break - Coffee
14.00 Imaging encoding
15.00 Self-evaluation Self-teaching
16.00 Instrumentation and site-planning
17.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching
Welcome Reception – Verdant Works
 
Tuesday
9.00 Basic Spin Echo imaging
10.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session Coffee
11.00 Spin Echo imaging in practice
12.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session
13.00 Lunch break Coffee
14.00 Relaxation times and contrast
15.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching Session
16.00 Safety and quality assessment
17.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching
 
Wednesday
9.00 Basic Gradient Echo imaging
10.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session Coffee
11.00 Gradient Echo imaging in practice
12.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session
13.00 Lunch break Coffee
14.00 Fast and ultra-fast imaging
15.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching
16.00 Diffusion and perfusion
17.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching
Social Dinner – St Andrews

 

Thursday
9.00 Functional MRI
10.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session Coffee
11.00 Artefacts
12.00 Tutorial - Questions & Answers Session
13.00 Lunch break Coffee
14.00 Flow effects and angiography
15.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching
16.00 Cardiac MRI
17.00 Self-evaluation and self-teaching
 
Friday
9.00 MR Spectroscopy
10.00 Examination and course evaluation Coffee
11.00 Certificates and farewell
Registration
Registration will be available online via the University of Dundee shop.  A direct link will be provided shortly (please check back for further information) or go to the preregistration area.
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Course materials will be available to download for registered delegates approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the course.  All lectures will be delivered using MS power point projection, but please do bring your own laptop or notebook if you wish to follow the lectures interactively.


Registration

Register here.

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