Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition • 09-14 May 2026

Weekday Course

MR Contrasts: Fundamentals and Pitfalls II

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MR Contrasts: Fundamentals and Pitfalls II
Weekday Course
Contrast Mechanisms
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Meeting Room 1.60
16:00 - 17:50
Moderators: Evita Wiegers
No CME/CE Credit
This intermediate course covers the fundamentals and pitfalls of key MR contrasts, including susceptibility-based imaging, ASL/functional MRI, proton MRS/MRSI, and chemical exchange techniques. The session balances theoretical foundations with practical insights on acquisition challenges. Senior and junior faculty provide diverse perspectives, ensuring relevance for both newcomers and experienced practitioners.
Skill Level: Intermediate

16:00 Proton MRS/MRSI: Fundamentals
Gulin Oz
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States of America
16:20 Proton MRS/MRSI: Acquisition & Pitfalls
Dunja Simicic
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States of America
16:40 Chemical & Magnetization Exchange: Fundamentals
Yang Zhou
Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
17:00   Chemical & Magnetization Exchange: Acquisition & Pitfalls
Daniel Paech
Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States of America

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