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SUNRISE
EDUCATIONAL COURSE |
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MR Spectroscopy
& Spectroscopic Imaging |
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ORGANIZERS: Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.
& Ivan Tkac, Ph.D. |
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SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate |
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OVERVIEW |
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This four-hour
course will be focused on the methodology of advanced MRS and MRSI
techniques and their applications in studying the brain metabolism
in humans and animal models. Our primary goal of the course is to
demonstrate the potential of these new spectroscopy techniques (data
acquisition and processing) to extend the available neurochemical
information and to improve its reliability. The second goal is to
highlight and discuss the complementary roles of MRS and MRSI. The
third goal is focused on benefits and challenges of spectroscopy at
high magnetic fields. Last but not least, possibilities of MRS and
MRSI in the clinical practice will be included. |
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES |
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Upon completion
of this course participants should be able to: |
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Identify problems and challenges of high field MRS
and MRSI; |
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Recognize pros and cons of MRS vs. MRSI; |
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Identify appropriate processing tools for metabolite
quantification; |
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Define neurochemical profiles detectable by MRS; |
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Interpret neurochemical information provided by MRS;
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Recognize the gap between research and clinical MRS
and MRSI. |
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AUDIENCE
DESCRIPTION |
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Because
of the aim of this course to bridge the gap between the
research possibilities and clinical availability of advanced
MRS and MRSI, the course will be designed both for physicist
and neuroscientists as well as for radiologists and
neurologists. |
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PROGRAM |
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Click on
 to view
the abstract pdf. Click on 
to view the recorded presentation. |
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Tuesday, 8 May
2012
Moderators: Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D. & Ivan Tkac, Ph.D.
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07:00
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Methodology of MRSI
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Hoby P.
Hetherington, Ph.D. |
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07:30
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Fast MRSI
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Stefan
Posse, Ph.D. |
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08:00 |
Adjournment |
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Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Moderators: Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D. & Ivan Tkac, Ph.D.
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07:00
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Clinical
MRSI
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Peter B.
Barker, D.Phil. |
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07:30
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MRS &
MRSI - Complementary Methods
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Jannie P.
Wijnen, Ph.D. |
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08:00
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Adjournment |
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Thursday, 10 May 2012
Moderators: Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D. & Ivan Tkac, Ph.D.
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07:00
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MRS &
Metabolism Mapping
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Caroline
Rae, Ph.D. |
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07:30 |
Clinical
MRS: Promise Potential, Power & Pitfalls
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Roland
Kreis, Ph.D. |
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08:00
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Adjournment |
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Friday, 11 May 2012
Moderators: Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D. & Ivan Tkac, Ph.D.
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07:00
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High
Field MRS of Human Brain
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Uzay E.
Emir, Ph.D. |
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07:30
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MRS of
Rodents at Ultra-High Fields
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Cristina Cudalbu, Ph.D. |
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08:00
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Adjournment |
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