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Invitation
Dear Colleagues,
Following the successful 1st PET/MR workshop in 2012 we agreed to start
an annual follow-up series of this educational event in Tübingen. Therefore,
we like to invite you to the 2nd workshop on PET/MR in Tübingen in spring
2013. This workshop will provide a platform to exchange experiences and
ideas among representatives from complementary imaging and clinical disciplines
as well as colleagues with extensive competence in PET/MR.
We have succeeded in securing patronage of the World Molecular Imaging
Society (WMIS), the European Society for Molecular Imaging (ESMI), the German
Societies of Nuclear Medicine (DGN) and Radiology (DRG). The proceedings
of this workshop will be published during a summit of the next World
Molecular Imaging Conference (WMIC) in 2013 in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Tübingen to shape the
future of PET/MRI together.
Bernd Pichler, PhD on behalf of the Organizing Committee
Preclinical Imaging & Radiopharmacy
Claus Claussen, MD
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology
Ulrike Ernemann, MD
Neuroradiology
Topics and Presentations
Roland Bares, MD
Nuclear Medicine
Klaus Scheffl er, PhD
Biomedical Magnetic Resonance
• GRAND ROUNDS (Scientifi c Lectures)
to be given by designated experts who cover a spectrum of topics ranging
from imaging instrumentation, clinical protocols and translational research.
• TUTORIALS
to provide basic and advanced know-how to scientists / students in small,
interactive groups. Topics: MRI, PET, PET/CT, and PET/MR.
• DIALOGUE BOARDS PET/MR
to share experiences among clinicians and scientists with extensive competence
in the fi eld of PET/MR. Each session is divided in 2-3 short presentations
given by key experts and a subsequent discussion. Topics: fi rst results
from clinical trials - oncology, neurology, key applications, correction
methods, quantifi cation, evaluation > standardization?, PET/MR workfl ow
optimization. The discussions will be summarized in the plenary sessions
on the last day of the meeting.
• HANDS-ON
to observe and practice selected aspects of patient imaging using MRI,
PET/CT and PET/MRI by groups of clinicians/scientists who are new in
the fi eld of PET/MR. Clinical case review with experts. Extended in-depth
course on PET- and MRI-modeling.
• ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSIONS
to be held in a larger auditorium addressing various urgent needs. Each
round-table discussion will be opened by a brief impulse paper given
by key experts. Topics: reimbursement policies and costs, data-handling
and storage dynamic imaging, tracer development and tracer doses. The
discussions will be summarized in the plenary sessions on the last day of
the meeting.
• INDUSTRY FORUM
to highlight recent commercial development in the fi eld of hybrid imaging.
Program
Teaching lectures, dialogue boards, hands-on-training and round-table
discussions are organized in parallel sessions (attendees can sign in at
registration based on their interest). This helps to split the participants in
sub-groups with ideally not more than 15-20 people. The tutorials and
most of the hands-on sessions will be offered several times per week.
Example for one participant:
Monday
08:00 welcome breakfast and registration*
09:00 welcome and introduction*
09:30 lecture: PET/MR - where do we stand?*
10:30 coffee break
11:00 tutorial: basic MRI
12:30 lunch
14:00-16:30 hands-on-training: PET/MR
17:00 come-together reception
Tuesday
08:30 lecture: advanced clinical MRI applications*
09:30 lecture: PET tracer development*
10:30 coffee break
11:00 tutorial: basic PET/MR
12:30 lunch
14:00 dialogue board: clinical trials I (oncology)
16:30 coffee break
17:00 round-table: reimbursement policies / costs
18:30 snacks & drinks
Accreditation of the workshop is applied for with the Landesärztekammer
BaWü (LÄK) and the EACCME.
In cooperation with the Academy for Continuing Medical Education in Radiology.
Wednesday
08:30 lecture: PET/MR - search for the killer application*
09:30 lecture: the future of PET/CT*
10:30 coffee break
11:00 tutorial: basic PET/CT
12:30 lunch
14:00 dialogue board: quantifi cation, evaluation > standardization?
16:30 snacks & drinks
Thursday
03:30 lecture: small animal PET/MR*
09:30 lecture: safety aspects in radiation systems*
10:30 coffee break
11:00 tutorial: advanced PET/MR
12:30 lunch
14:00 meet the industry*
16:30 coffee break
17:00 round-table: tracer development and tracer doses
19:00 adjourn dinner
Friday
09:00 dialogue board: PET/MR workfl ow optimization
11:30 coffee break
12:00 interdisciplinary expert panel I:“wrap-up”dialogue boards 1-4*
interdisciplinary expert panel II:“wrap-up” round-table 1-4*
13:30 concluding remarks*
14:00 snacks & drinks
*Common sessions for all attendees.
End of the workshop
Please visit www.pet-mr-tuebingen.de for a “program at a glance”
Companion Program
Tübingen has a long history and many interesting sights, which are
worth a visit. We have prepared a book guide with the most famous and
most important sights of Tübingen and its surroundings (www.pet-mrtuebingen.de).
If you need any help in planning private tours we will
be glad to assist you – please contact the registration desk during the
workshop.