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
Meeting Room 1.60
13:40 - 15:30
Moderators: Marta Lancione & Carlos Milovic
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   Susceptibility-Based Contrast for Myelin: Fundamentals
Evgeniya Kirilina
Free University Berlin, Berlin, Germany
14:05 Susceptibility-Based Contrast for Myelin: Acquisition & Pitfalls
Fábio Otsuka
University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
14:30   ASL/Functional: Fundamentals
Udunna Anazodo
Western University, London, Canada
14:55 ASL/Functional: Acquisition & Pitfalls
Li Zhao
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

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