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

Weekday Course

MR Contrasts: Fundamentals and Pitfalls I

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MR Contrasts: Fundamentals and Pitfalls I
Weekday Course
Contrast Mechanisms
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Auditorium 2
13:40 - 15:30
Moderators: Marta Lancione & Carlos Milovic
Session Number: 506-02
CME/CE Credit Available
This intermediate course covers the fundamentals and pitfalls of key MR contrasts, including susceptibility-based myelin 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

13:40   506-02-001.  Susceptibility-Based Contrast for Myelin: Fundamentals
Evgeniya Kirilina
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany
14:05   506-02-002.  Susceptibility-Based Contrast for Myelin: Acquisition and Pitfalls
Fábio Otsuka
University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
14:30   506-02-003.  ASL/Functional: Fundamentals
Udunna Anazodo
McGill University, Montreal, Canada
14:55   506-02-004.  ASL/Functional: Acquisition and Pitfalls
Li Zhao
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

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