Weekend Educational Course:
Diffusion & Perfusion I

Diffusion Imaging Acquisition Methodology for Physicists & Engineers
Organizers: Jeffry R. Alger, Ph.D., and Joelle E. Sarlls, Ph.D.
 
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Sunday, 2 May 2010
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this half-day course is to describe diffusion-weighted imaging acquisition methods, with a focus on pulse sequences. The knowledge obtained in the course should allow the participant to pursue new strategies for acquiring non-traditional diffusion-weighted imaging data and potential applications. The participant will gain knowledge of the benefits and limitations of these advanced methods.
 
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:
  • List the limitations of the traditional single shot echo planar imaging acquisition in diffusion imaging;
  • Describe the latest technical advances in diffusion-weighted pulse sequences and acquisition methods;
  • Compare the benefits and limitations of different families of pulse sequences as they pertain to diffusion imaging; and
  • Recognize the utility of non-traditional diffusion-weighted MRI acquisition methods and list relevant applications.
     
08:00 Overall Design Criteria: Diffusion Sensitization & Image Acquisition Joelle E. Sarlls, Ph.D.
08:30 Diffusion-Weighted EPI with Parallel Imaging: Improving Resolution, Reducing Artifacts Roland Bammer, Ph.D.
09:00 Diffusion-Weighted Fast Spin Echo Imaging Ted Trouard, Ph.D.
09:30 Diffusion-Weighted Steady State Free Precession Jennifer A. McNab, Ph.D.
10:00 Break  
  10:00 - 10:15 Meet the Teachers  
     
10:30  Assembling Multiple B-Values and Directions with Diffusion-Weighted Spin & Stimulated Echo Imaging Sharon Peled, Ph.D.
11:00 Diffusion Imaging Approaches for Fixed Tissues & Small Animals Alexander C. Wright, Ph.D.
11:30 Diffusion Imaging of Hyperpolarized Gases John P. Mugler,III, Ph.D.
12:00 Adjournment  
  12:00 - 12:15 - Meet the Teachers  
     

 

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