Stanford Department of Radiology Presents
19th Annual Current Concepts of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
October 12-15, 2009
Monterey Plaza Hotel
Monterey, California
Course Directors: Brian Hargreaves, PhD
and Michael E. Moseley, PhD
Objectives | Accreditation | Program | Faculty | Accommodations | Travel | Registration
Statement of Need
Magnetic resonance imaging is in a state of constant advancement as new techniques are developed to improve patient care. These new techniques result in improved image quality, improved diagnostic and treatment therapies, and a decrease in the amount of time it takes to scan patients. The intent of this course is to address the need for practicing radiologists and technologists to gain an understanding of the physics and engineering of MRI. Because many physicians do not have a strong physics background but are well-versed in the clinical aspects of MRI, this information will be presented in a format that is comprehensible to those with a limited background in physics.
Target Audience
This course is designed to address the needs of individuals with an interest in the fundamental principles and clinical applications of MRI. The target audience is comprised of practicing radiologists, other physicians, researchers, and radiologic technologists who are interested in the evolving technology and applications of MRI. The material requires some background knowledge and may be challenging for those without any familiarity with MRI.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Summarize the basic NMR and MRI physical principles and their application in clinical practice
- Employ current diagnostic MRI advancements for faster and enhanced image quality to diagnose and treat disease
- Optimize MRI image contrast through improved analysis of physical mechanisms and physiological processes of musculoskeletal MSK MRI imaging
- Employ faster imaging strategies and contrast manipulation methods to improve MRI performance
- Incorporate new techniques into clinical MRI scanning protocols and evaluate their potential impact on neurological practices
- Implement MRI for advanced cardiac imaging
- Implement MRI for advanced body and breast MRI
- Utilize MRI for advanced clinical neuroimaging
- Analyze and appropriately manage MRI safety issues
Accreditation
The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
Stanford University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Technologists: This course has been approved for up to 18.5 ARRT Category A CE credits for those technologists attending the entire course.
Program
Monday, October 12, 2009
7:00-7:45 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:45-8:00 Welcome
Brian Hargreaves, PhD, and Michael E. Moseley, PhD
8:00-8:30 Spin Dynamics
Brian Hargreaves, PhD
8:30-9:00 Imaging Tissue Contrast
Michael E. Moseley, PhD
9:00-9:30 MR Hardware and Sequence Design
Daniel M. Spielman, PhD
9:30-10:00 K-space and Image Formation
R. Kim Butts Pauly, PhD
10:00-10:10 Discussion and Q&A
Faculty
10:10-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 Spin-Echo Family Sequences
R. Kim Butts Pauly, PhD
11:15-12:00 pm Gradient-Echo Family Sequences
Brian Hargreaves, PhD
12:00-1:30 Lunch
Session: Musculoskeletal Imaging
1:30-2:15 Knee MRI
Christopher F. Beaulieu, MD, PhD
2:15-3:00 Advanced MSK MRI
Garry E. Gold, MD
3:00-3:05 Q&A
Faculty
3:05-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 MSK Cases Workshop
Faculty
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast
Session: Neuroimaging
8:00-8:30 High Field MR and Parallel Imaging
Roland Bammer, PhD
8:30-9:00 Diffusion and Perfusion MRI
Michael E. Moseley, PhD
9:00-9:30 Functional Neuroimaging
Michael E. Moseley, PhD
9:30-10:00 Arterial Spin-Labeling
Greg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD
10:00-10:10 Discussion and Q&A
Faculty
10:10-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 Vascular Imaging of the CNS
Greg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD
11:15-12:00 pm Spine MRI
Nancy Fischbein, MD
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:15 Advanced Neuroimaging
Greg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD
2:15-3:00 Head and Neck Imaging
Nancy Fischbein, MD
3:00-3:05 Q&A
Faculty
3:05-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 Neuro Cases Workshop
Faculty
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast
Session: Body MR
8:00-8:45 MR Artifacts
Brian Hargreaves, PhD
8:45-9:15 Body MR Concepts
Brian Hargreaves, PhD
9:15-10:00 Pelvis MR
F. Graham Sommer, MD
10:00-10:10 Discussion and Q&A
Faculty
10:10-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 MR of the Breast
Bruce L. Daniel, MD
11:15-12:00 pm Renal MRI
F. Graham Sommer, MD
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:00 MR of the Abdomen
Bruce L. Daniel, MD
2:00-2:30 MR of the Prostate
Bruce L. Daniel, MD
2:30-3:00 Body MR: Upcoming Techniques and Applications
Bruce L. Daniel, MD
3:00-3:05 Q&A
Faculty
3:05-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 Body MR Cases Workshop
Faculty
Thursday, October 15, 2009
7:30-8:00 am Continental Breakfast
Session: Cardiac MR
8:00-8:45 Current MR Safety Practices
Robert J. Herfkens, MD
8:45-9:15 Concepts in Cardiac MR
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD
9:15-10:00 Clinical Cardiac MR
Robert J. Herfkens, MD
10:00-10:10 Discussion and Q&A
Faculty
10:10-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:15 Peripheral Vascular MRI
Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD
11:15-11:45 MR Molecular Imaging
Brian Rutt, PhD
11:45-12:30 pm Making Intelligent Decisions Regarding MRI Scanners
Faculty
12:30-1:00 Q&A, Conclusion, and Wrap-Up
Faculty
All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:00am on Monday, October 12th, 2009.
Objectives | Accreditation | Program | Faculty | Accommodations | Travel | Registration
Faculty
Course Directors:
Brian Hargreaves, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of MedicineMichael E. Moseley, PhD
Professor of Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford School of Medicine Faculty:
Roland Bammer, PhD
Assistant ProfessorChristopher F. Beaulieu, MD, PhD
Professor of Radiology
Chief of Musculoskeletal RadiologyBruce L. Daniel, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Chief, Breast MRI ServiceNancy Fischbein, MD
Associate Professor of RadiologyGary H. Glover, PhD
Professor of Radiology
Director, Radiological Sciences LaboratoryGarry E. Gold, MD
Associate Professor of RadiologyRobert J. Herfkens, MD
Professor of RadiologyR. Kim Butts Pauly, PhD
Associate Professor of RadiologyBrian K. Rutt, PhD
Professor of RadiologyF. Graham Sommer, MD
Professor of RadiologyDaniel M. Spielman, PhD
Associate Professor of RadiologyShreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of RadiologyGreg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Faculty Disclosure: The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made known prior to the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Accommodations
The Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa
A block of rooms have been reserved for conference attendees and their guests at the following special rates:.
- Inland View $199.00
- Ocean View $299.00
- Ocean View/Balcony (subject to availability) $349.00
All rooms are subject to tax and are for single or double occupancy. To receive these special rates please make your reservation no later than September 10th, 2009. After Sept. 10th, rooms at our discount rates cannot be guaranteed. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and may sell out before the cut-off date.
Don't be disappointed by waiting too long; reserve your room now by contacting Monterey Plaza Room Reservations Department. Phone: (831) 646-1700, or Fax: (831) 656- 0439. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Stanford Radiology conference.
For more information on the Monterey Plaza Hotel, please visit their website at http://www.montereyplazahotel.com/
Travel
Summit Travel has been chosen as the official travel agency for this conference. Summit Travel's knowledgeable staff are at your service Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm, PST. Call Summit Travel at 1-800-338-1308 (within U.S. or Canada) or +1-650-688-3578.
Special airfares and discount car rentals:
Special meeting discounts on airfare and car rentals have been arranged for our attendees and their guests. The airlines offer discounts off published fares and special area pricing rates.
Call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790, and reference Tour Code Number A1519SS.
Call United Airlines at 1-800-521-4041, and reference Meeting ID Code 502BH.
Call Hertz Car Rental at 1-800-654-2240, and refer to CV # 01YN0015, or book online at www.hertz.com, and enter the CV number on the reservation page.
Call Avis at 1-800-331-1600, and refer to AWD #D004951, or book online at http://www.avis.com/, and enter the AWD number on the reservation page.
Tuition and Registration
Postmarked by Sept. 11, 2009 |
After Sept. 11, 2009 |
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Practicing Physician |
$895 |
$950 |
Stanford Alumni/Military/Retired/Scientist |
$795 |
$850 |
Technologist |
$595 |
$650 |
Resident/Fellow/Nurse/Physician Assistant |
$595 |
$650 |
Note: Cancellations received in writing up to four weeks prior to the course will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time |
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