Small Animal MR Imaging Workshop to be held May 21
On Tues. May 21, the Small Animal Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Spectroscopy Instrument (SAMMI) will host the 1st Introductory Workshop on Small Animal MR Imaging from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Room 110c of the Paul D.Coverdell Center on UGA’s South Campus.
Participants will learn how to use magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques for their research, including how these imaging systems are used to study mouse disease models non-invasively, as well as in monitoring treatments. Proper one-on-one, hands-on training will be provided for UGA graduates students, postdocs, researchers and faculty who would like to use SAMMI’s systems for their research.
The workshop will feature an overview on SAMMI’s state-of-the-art small animal 7T Agilent MRI magnet housed within UGA’s Bio-Imaging Research Center (BIRC). This will provide an opportunity for participant to see how the MRI imaging of animals is acquired and discuss the analysis of the image data and basic animal handling methods.
In early Fall, a follow-up workshop will be offered to demonstrate advanced imaging techniques such as cardiac gating, diffusion techniques, contrast and angiography and spectroscopic techniques.
Beginners who want to learn more about the basic science and methods of small animal imaging, as well as individuals with experience in small animal imaging, are welcome to join this workshop. The workshop is limited to a maximum of 10 attendees per session. If demand for this workshop is high, another session will be scheduled in the near future.
To register, visit http://secnmr.org/sammi/workshop/index.html.