ISMRM Morning Categorical: Diffusion Tensor Imaging

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

Describe how and why the proton diffusion pathway in tissue is best explained by a tensor;

Explain how the tensor is acquired, measured and mapped;

Describe how various DTI sequence families can be expanded to improve SNR or resolution;

Compare sequences and select the appropriate ones for particular applications;

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the different methods for mapping eigenvalues;

List and describe three important DTI applications in neuroimaging.

Tuesday, 21 May
07:00	Diffusion Tensor Imaging: Principles and Background	Peter Basser
07:50	Discussion
Wednesday, 22 May
07:00	DTI Sequences	David G. Norris
07:50	Discussion
Thursday, 23 May
07:00	DTI Acquisition and Gradient Schemes	Derek K. Jones
07:50	Discussion
Friday, 24 May
07:00	DTI Applications: Fiber Tracking and Beyond	Susumu Mori
07:50	Discussion