The Stanford Department of Radiology Presents


Current Concepts of Magnetic Resonance
October 13 - 16, 2008
Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey, CA

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Course Objectives

This course is designed to address the needs of individuals with an interest in the fundamental principles and clinical applications of MRI. Concepts are introduced through lectures and workshops and reinforced by clinical examples and applications. The target audience is comprised of practicing radiologists, other physicians, technologists and trainees 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.

After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Describe basic NMR and MRI principles and contrast agents
  • Enhance their practice through faster imaging strategies and contrast manipulation mechanisms
  • Describe and employ current diagnostic MR application advancements for faster and improved image quality to diagnose and treat disease
  • Utilize MRI for vascular applications
  • Implement MRI for advanced cardiac and breast imaging
  • Utilize MRI and MRS for advanced neuro imaging
  • Describe and identify MRI Safety Issues

Program

Monday, October 13, 2008

7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty

8:00 - 8:45 Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.

8:45- 9:30 Endogenous Contrast Mechanisms
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.

9:30 - 10:00 Introduction to K-Space
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 - 11:15 K-Space View of Spatial Encoding
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.

11:15 - 11:45 Fast Spin Echo
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.

11:45 - 12:30pm MRI of the Pelvis
F. Graham Sommer, M.D.

12:30 - 2:00 Recess for Lunch

2:00 - 2:45 MRI of the Knee
Christopher F. Beaulieu, M.D., Ph.D.

2:45 - 4:00 Workshop #1: K-Space and MR Physics
Physics Faculty

4:00 Day One Ends

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast: Review, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty

8:00 - 8:45 GRE Imaging
Gary H. Glover, Ph.D.

8:45 - 9:15 Ultrafast Imaging
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.

9:15 - 10:00 MRI of the Abdomen
Bruce L. Daniel, M.D.

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break and Discussion

10:30 - 11:15 MRI of the Breast
Bruce L. Daniel, M.D.

11:15 - 11:45 Renal and Adrenal MRI
F. Graham Sommer, M.D.

11:45 - 12:30pm Safety Issues in MRI
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.

12:30 - 2:00 Recess for Lunch

2:00 - 2:30 MRI Artifacts
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.

2:30 - 3:00 iMRI
R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.

3:00 - 4:00 Workshop #2: Rf Coils
Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.

4:00 Day Two Ends

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast: Review, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty

8:00 - 8:45 Flow Phenomenon and MR Angiography
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.

8:45 - 9:15 Arterial Spin Labeling
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.

9:15 - 10:00 Vascular Imaging in the Body
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break and Discussion

10:30 - 11:15 Vascular Imaging in the CNS
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.

11:15 - 12:00pm Cardiac MRI
Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.

12:00 - 12:45 High Field MRI
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.

12:45 - 2:15 Recess for Lunch

2:15 - 3:00 MRI of Cartilage
Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.

3:00 - 4:00 Workshop #3: Musculoskeletal Cases
Garry E. Gold, M.D.

4:00 Day Three Ends

Thursday, October 16, 2008

7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast: Review, Questions & Answers
Physics Faculty

8:00 - 8:45 Parallel Imaging
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.

8:45 - 9:30 Field Strength Considerations in Musculoskeletal MRI
Garry E. Gold, M.D.

9:30 - 10:00 Advanced Spine MRI
Roland Bammer, Ph.D.

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break and Discussion

10:30 - 11:15 MRI Hardware
Gary H. Glover, Ph.D.

11:15 - 11:45 MRI Contrast Agents
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.

11:45 - 12:15pm PWI and DWI
Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.

12:15 - 1:00 Advanced Neuro MRI Applications
Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.

1:00 Day Four Ends

All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Monterey Plaza Hotel. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2008.

Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.

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Stanford Faculty

Roland Bammer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology

Christopher F. Beaulieu, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
Chief of Musculoskeletal Radiology

R. Kim Butts-Pauly, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology

Bruce L. Daniel, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology
Chief of MRI

Gary H. Glover, Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology
Director, Radiological Sciences Laboratory

Garry E. Gold, M.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology

Brian Hargreaves, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology

Robert J. Herfkens, M.D.
Professor of Radiology
Associate Chair for Clinical Technology
Director of MRI

Michael E. Moseley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology

F. Graham Sommer, M.D.
Professor of Radiology

Daniel M. Spielman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiology

Greg Zaharchuk, M.D.
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 at 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

Make the Monterey Plaza Hotel your headquarters for enjoying the many treasures of Monterey.

A block of rooms have been reserved for the program attendees from October 11- 16, 2008 at the special room rates of $225 for an inland view, $385 for an ocean view room, and $410 for an ocean view/balcony room (subject to availability). Rates are for single or double occupancy and are subject to tax. To receive these special rates, please make your reservation no later than September 12, 2008. Please make your reservation as far in advance as possible, especially if you intend to stay over Saturday night.

Rooms at these special rates have been reserved for attendees 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 www.woodsidehotels.com/monterey/ or call (831) 646-1700 or 1-800-334-3999

Travel

Special airfare and discount car rentals: Palo Alto Village Travel has been chosen as the official travel agency for this conference. Palo Alto Village Travel's knowledgeable staff are at your service Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm PST. Call Palo Alto Village Travel at 1-800- 245-3260 (within U.S. or Canada) or (650) 326-0510.

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 not-available-to-thegeneral- public area pricing rates.

Call United Airlines at 1-800-521- 4041 and reference Meeting ID Code 502BH.

Call American Airlines at 1-800-433- 1790 and reference Authorization Number A0618SS.

Call Avis Car Rental at 1-888-754- 8878, and refer to AWD # D004951, or book online at http://www.avis.com/, and enter the AWD number on the reservation page

Call Hertz Car Rental at 1-800-654- 2240 and refer to CV # 01YN0013, or book online at http://www.hertz.com/, and enter the CV number on the reservation form.

Activities and Attractions

The Monterey Plaza Hotel is uniquely situated on Cannery Row, in the heart of historic Monterey. The hotel beach offers convenient setting for sea kayaking and picnicking. Dine on the outside patio and watch otters and sea lions play. Fisherman's Wharf, in Old Town Monterey, is steeped in the history of California. Enjoy the near-by Monterey Bay Aquarium, with its spectacular new wing. Explore the quaint shops and art galleries along Cannery Row, where the memories of John Steinbeck are vivid and real. Enjoy the magical beauty of 17 Mile Drive- a scenic road following the ocean's rugged edge past sand dunes and legendary golf courses of Spyglass, Poppy Hills and Pebble Beach to the white, sandy beaches of Carmel Bay and the exciting shopping in the town of Carmel, nestled above it. Visit the scenic splendor of Point Lobos State Reserve and the magnificent coastline of Big Sur, and the Redwood groves.
For more information on Monterey and the surrounding area, please visit http://www.montereyinfo.org/

Tuition and Registration

 

By Sept. 12, 2008

After Sept. 12, 2008
   

Practicing Physician

$900

$945

  

Stanford Alumni/Military/Retired

$650

$700

    

Technologist

$595

$645

  

Resident/Fellow/Nurse/ Physician Assistant

$450

$500

  

 

Note: Cancellations received in writing by September 12th, 2008 will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time.


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