Different Flavors of Contrast Agents: Breath & Taste
Weekday Course
ORGANIZERS: Jessica Bastiaansen, Laura Bell, Flavio Dell'Acqua, Kurt Schilling
Monday, 12 May 2025
313C
13:45 -
15:45
Moderators: Rachel Eddy
Skill Level: Basic
Session Number: M-02
No CME/CE Credit
Session Number: M-02
Overview
This 2-hour session will cover the physics and clinical applications of inhaled or oral MRI contrast agents. Attendees will learn how different properties of contrast agents can be leveraged to measure a variety of functional properties across organs such as neuro, lung, and gastrointestinal applications. Additionally, attendees will gain insight into the clinical translation journey of hyperpolarized xenon MRI.
Target Audience
Scientists and physicians interested in inhaled and ingested contrast agents
Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
• Explain the physics of inhaled and ingested contrast agents;
• Describe the clinical applications of inhaled and ingested contrast agents; and
• Illustrate a potential roadmap for the translation of clinical applications.
| 13:45 | | Introduction to Inhaled Contrast Agents for Respiratory Applications Laura Walkup |
| 14:10 | | A Hyperpolarized 129-xenon MRI Roadmap for the Clinic Robert Thomen |
| 14:35 | | Introduction & Clinical Applications of Iron/Magnesium-Based Oral Contrast Agents for Gastrointestinal TBD |
| 15:00 | | Basic Physics & Clinical Applications of Sugar-Based Oral Contrasts for Neuro Perfusion Xiang Xu |