8th PhD in vivo NMR course in the Netherlands
From UMCN Radiology Research
8th PhD Course ‘in vivo NMR’
May 25 – June 12, 2009 Radboud University Nijmegen, Department of Radiology, The Netherlands
Scope of the course:
The aim of the course is to provide PhD students, post-docs, and other scientists a solid background on the principles, strategies and major applications of modern in vivo NMR imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) techniques for studying biological systems in biomedical, clinical, plant and food research.
The course will consist of lectures by experts in the field, as well as theoretical and practical exercises and demonstrations. Topics will include principles of NMR imaging and spectroscopy, advanced MRS, MR contrast mechanisms, MR angiography, diffusion and perfusion MRI, functional MRI, cellular and molecular MRI, MR data processing and analysis, MR hardware, etc.
Participants should currently be involved in in vivo NMR studies or consider the future use of in vivo NMR for their research.
Organizers:
- Dr. Henk Van As (Wageningen University)
- Dr. Rick M. Dijkhuizen (University Medical Center Utrecht)
- Prof. dr. Arend Heerschap (Radboud University Nijmegen - Medical Center)
- Prof. dr. Klaas Nicolay (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Tentative course program:
The first part of the course will cover the principles of NMR imaging and spectroscopy. During the morning sessions (starting at 10.00 P.M.) the theoretical basis will be introduced. In the afternoon, the theory will be illustrated by problem solving and practicals on NMR and MRI systems.
- Mon, May 25 : Principles of NMR & Presentations by Participants
- Tue, May 26 : Fourier Transform NMR; Questions and Answers & Practical: MR systems
- Tue, June 2 : Principles of MRI; Questions and Answers & Practical: MR systems
- Wed, June 3 : Basic MRI: k-space; Basic MRI: Pulse Sequences and Contrast Mechanisms; Questions and Answers & Practical: MR systems.
- Thu, June 4 : Basic and Advanced MRS, MRS Applications; Questions and Answers.
In the second part (on Mon June 8, Tue June 9, Thu June 11, Fri June 12) in-depth treatment of state-of-the-art topics will be covered by specialists in that field:
- Diffusion MRI, Perfusion MRI, Rapid MRI
- MR Angiography, MR Hardware, Practical RF Coils
- Functional MRI: Physiology and Principles; Postprocessing and Analysis
- Image Registration, Image Segmentation
- Cellular and Molecular MRI, Cardiac MR, MR Safety Issues
Location:
Department of Radiology, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Information on how to get to the department can be found on: [1]
=> Final location and course program will be posted on this website:
http://rdwww.extern.umcn.nl/index.php/8th_PhD_in_vivo_NMR_course_in_the_Netherlands
Costs and registration:
Registration fees are €300 for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with one of the organizing academic institutions, €600 for other academic participants and medical physicists, and €1200 for participants from industry, and private and governmental institutes. Fees cover course documentation (including handouts of the lectures), attendance to lectures, workshops, and practicals, as well as lunch and coffee/tea during the course.
Applicants should:
- Register before May 10, 2009, by e-mail to Mrs. Solange Estourgie (S.Estourgie@rad.umcn.nl).
- Include name and full address + e-mail
- Provide a brief description of background and current activities.
The number of participants will be limited to 30.
Contact:
| Arend Heerschap PhD | Phone: +31 24- 3614795 |
| Department of Radiology | Fax: +31 24 - 3540866 |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | E-mail: a.heerschap@rad.umcn.nl |
| G Groote plein Z18 | |
| PO Box 9101 | |
| 6500 HB Nijmegen | |
| The Netherlands |
[edited by: Sjaak 16:52, 26 February 2009 (CET)]