In Vivo Magnetic Resonance

In Vivo applications of Magnetic Resonance (MR) continue to grow thanks to technical advancements in several key areas of MR technology, including ultra-high magnetic field instrumentation, gradient and radio-frequency coil design, novel acquisition methods and image processing algorithms. In addition, recent years have resulted in the development of novel contrast agents and significant progress in the theory of MR in biological systems. All these advancements further promote MR as one of the most powerful single imaging modality to study living systems, spanning from anatomy and metabolic functions to detection and characterization of disease processes, and on spatial scales from individual cells to whole organs. The research field of in vivo MR is inherently interdisciplinary, bringing together scientists with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, engineering, biology and medicine. This conference focuses on the latest developments in both MR methodology and applications, providing a unique venue for exchanging ideas and developing collaborations. Young investigators and students are particularly encouraged to apply. Topics to-be-covered include, but are not limited to: novel approaches for creating, detecting, and localizing the MR signal; applications of in vivo spectroscopy in disease and basic studies of metabolism; physical, chemical and biological mechanisms that affect the MR signal in vivo; development of new agents and approaches for manipulating the MR signal and contrast; functional MRI to study activation, blood flow and metabolism; and cellular function, from metabolism to gene expression to migration.

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Application Deadline
Applications for this meeting must be submitted by July 1, 2012. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the Conference Chair if more seats become available due to cancellations

More information: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2012&program=invivomag