ESMRMB Hands-On MRI Advanced Neuroimaging
fMRI-DTI-Perfusion
18-20 Sep. 2014 Otwock, POLAND
Lecture Topics (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 fulfill 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 postprocessing. 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 (Intellispace).
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.
Hands-On Topics (50% of the course)
Scanner console interface
All scanning will be performed on a 3T Philips Healthcare 32-channel MR 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).
ESMRMB- Hands-On MRI and Philips Healthcare
Advanced Neuroimaging (fMRI-DTI-Perfusion)
Programme:
THURSDAY 18-09-2014
12.30 - 13.30 Registration
13.30 - 13.40 Welcome
Dr Kownacki
13.40 - 14.30 Basics of fMRI (technique, optimization, data-acquisition, quality control)
Dr Ronald Peeters
14.30 - 15.15 fMRI task design and setup
Dr Charles Mellerio
15.15 - 15.45 Coffee break
15.45 - 16.30 Basics of DTI (technique, optimization, data-acquisition, quality control)
Dr. Martijn Froeling
16.30 - 17.15 fMRI data analysis and post-processing
Dr. Ronald Peeters
17.15 - 18.00 Welcome reception
FRIDAY 19-09-2014
08.30 - 09.00 DTI data analysis and post-processing
Dr. Martijn Froeling
09.00 - 09.30 Data handling and data transfer
09:30 - 11:00 Hands-On
live scanning sessions fMRI
Workstations: DTI analysis
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:45 Hands-On
live scanning sessions fMRI
Workstations: DTI analysis
12:45 - 13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 14:30 Basics of perfusion imaging and analysis (DSE/DCE)
Dr. Atle Bjornerud
14:30 - 15.00 Basics of perfusion imaging and analysis (ASL)
Dr. Aart Nederveen
15:00 - 15:30 Functional Neuroanatomy
Dr. Charles Mellerio
15:30 ? 16:00 Coffee beak
16:00 - 17:30 Hands-On
live scanning session DTI / ASL / DSE
Workstations fMRI analysis
SATURDAY 20-09-2014
09.00 - 10.30 Hands-On
live scanning session DTI / ASL / DSE
Workstations fMRI analysis
10:30 ? 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 ? 12.30 Hands-On
live scanning session DTI / ASL / DSE
Workstations ASL/DSE/DCE
12.30 ? 13:30 Lunch
13.30 - 15:00 Hands-On
live scanning sessions DTI / ASL / DSE
Workstations: ASL/DSE/DCE
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 - 16.15 Clinical applications of fMRI, DTI and perfusion imaging
Dr. Charles Mellerio
16:15 - 17:00 Advanced fMRI and DTI for research applications
Dr. Atle Bjornerud
17:00 ? 17:30 Closing remarks and end of the course
