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Day 1
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Registration/Breakfast 8:00 - 8:45am
9:00AM
Welcome Address
Welcome Address
Prof. Roderic Pettigrew, PhD MD, Texas A&M University
Session 1 Opening Keynotes: Moderator: Roderic Pettigrew, Texas A&M University
9:15AM
Emerging Era of Ultra High-Performance Grandient MRI: Scientific Basis and Informational Utility
Emerging Era of Ultra High-Performance Grandient MRI: Scientific Basis and Informational Utility
S Huang, MD PhD, Harvard
9:45AM
Gradient Gymnastics For Improved Tissue Microstructure: Insights into Neurodegeneration
Gradient Gymnastics For Improved Tissue Microstructure: Insights into Neurodegeneration
J Gore PhD, Vanderbilt University
10:05AM
Moderated Discussion: What is the Big Deal about Big Gradients?
Moderated Discussion: What is the Big Deal about Big Gradients?
Moderator: Kamil Ugurbil, PhD, University of Minnesota
Dr. Himanshu Bhat, Siemens Healthineers; Dr. Tom Foo, GE Healthcare, Dr. Qi Liu, United Imaging
Coffee Break 10:45AM
Session 2 The Challenge of Dementia and AD: Progress and Opportunities: Moderator: Brian Anderson, Texas A&M University
11:00AM
The Biology of Alzheimers and the DPRIT Opportunity
The Biology of Alzheimers and the DPRIT Opportunity
Joe Masdeu, MD, PhD, Houston Methodist
11:20AM
MR Imaging in Alzheimers
MR Imaging in Alzheimers
TBD, Duke University
11:40AM
Demystifying the Human Brain
Demystifying the Human Brain
Michael Yassa, PhD University of California - Irvine
12:00PM
Moderated Panel Discussion
Moderated Panel Discussion
Moderator: Brian Anderson, PhD Texas A&M University
Lunch 12:30PM
Session 3 Advanced Neuro MRI- Lessons Learned: Moderator: Susie Huang, Harvard
1:30 PM
Pushing Neuroimaging to the Extreme,
Pushing Neuroimaging to the Extreme,
Kamil Ugurbil, PhD Univeristy of Minnesota
1:50 PM
High-Gradient Diffusion MRI for Microstructure & Connectomics
High-Gradient Diffusion MRI for Microstructure & Connectomics
Lee Hong-Hsi, PhD Harvard
2:10 PM
Dedicated High-Gradient Systems: Extending Accessibility
Dedicated High-Gradient Systems: Extending Accessibility
Yunhong Shu, PhD Mayo Clinic
2:30 PM
fMRI with High-Performance Gradients – Spatial/Temporal Frontiers
fMRI with High-Performance Gradients – Spatial/Temporal Frontiers
Renzo Huber, PhD Harvard
2:50 PM
Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned & Criticality of high gradients
Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned & Criticality of high gradients
Moderator: Susie Huang, MD PhD Harvard
Coffee Break 3:20 PM
Session 4 Advanced Body Imaging and Emerging Applications: Moderator: Richard Ehman, Mayo Clinic
3:45 PM
Discoveries in Psychology
Discoveries in Psychology
Brian Anderson, PhD Texas A&M University
4:05 PM
Whole Body DWI-based Oncology and the role of high-performance gradients
Whole Body DWI-based Oncology and the role of high-performance gradients
Giuseppe Petralia, MD University of Milan, Italy
4:20 PM
Advanced Applications of MR Elastography
Advanced Applications of MR Elastography
Richard Ehman, MD Mayo Clinic
4:45 PM
Panel Discussion and Day 1 Wrap Up
Panel Discussion and Day 1 Wrap Up
Adjourn to Reception 5:00 PM
Day 2
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
8:30 PM
Summary of Day 1
Summary of Day 1
Prof. Roderic Pettigrew PhD MD
Session 1 Protocol Design and Whole-Body Safety: Moderator: Steve Wright, Texas A&M University
8:40 AM
Fundamentals and Future in Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging
Fundamentals and Future in Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging
Prof D LeBihan, MD PhD NeuroSpin, France
09:00 AM
Frontiers for Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Frontiers for Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Peter Basser, PhD NIH [Virtual]
09:20 AM
Technical considerations – SNR and high-b value imaging
Technical considerations – SNR and high-b value imaging
Raja Muthupillai, PhD Texas A&M University
09:40 AM
Addressing Physiologic Boundaries
Addressing Physiologic Boundaries
Larry Wald, PhD Harvard [Virtual]
10:00 AM
FDA guidelines: Basis and Update
FDA guidelines: Basis and Update
Dominick Rattenbacher, PhD Siemens Healthineers
10:10 AM
Opportunities to improve sequences
Opportunities to improve sequences
Dan Ennis, PhD Stanford
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Steve Wright, PhD Texas A&M University
Coffee Break 10:50 AM
Session 2 Frontiers in Cardiovascular MRI: Moderator: Debiao Li, PhD, Ceders Sinai Hospital
11:10 AM
Early Experience in Myocardial Microstructure Imaging with Ultra-High Gradients: Needs and Opportunities
Early Experience in Myocardial Microstructure Imaging with Ultra-High Gradients: Needs and Opportunities
Chris Nguyen, PhD Cleveland Clinic
11:30 AM
Emerging Cardiac Applications Using High-Performance Gradients
Emerging Cardiac Applications Using High-Performance Gradients
Andrew Scott, PhD, Royal Brompton Hospital
11:50 AM
Future of Vascular Imaging in the era of High-Performance Gradients
Future of Vascular Imaging in the era of High-Performance Gradients
Debiao Li, PhD Ceders-Sinai Hospital
12:10 PM
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Debiao Li PhD, Ceders-Sinai Hospital
Lunch 12:30 PM
Session 3 Probing the Lesser Known, Moderator: Richard L Ehman, Mayo Clinic
1:30 PM
Prostate: Can we eliminate the biopsy?
Prostate: Can we eliminate the biopsy?
Ante Zhu, PhD GE Healthcare
1:50 PM
Breast: Can we eliminate the need for chemo through early detection?
Breast: Can we eliminate the need for chemo through early detection?
Brian Hargreaves, PhD Stanford University
2:10 PM
Opportunities in fast acquisition / novel k-space trajectories,
Opportunities in fast acquisition / novel k-space trajectories,
Jim Pipe, PhD University of Wisconsin
2:30 PM
Slow Flow: Neurofluids, Lymphatics, Vascular
Slow Flow: Neurofluids, Lymphatics, Vascular
Afis Ajala, PhD GE Healthcare
2:50 PM
Diffusion in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
Diffusion in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine
Kiaran McGee, PhD Mayo Clinic
3:10 PM
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Richard L. Ehman, MD Mayo Clinic
3:40 PM
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
4:00 PM
Hands-on Scanning on Cima.X [Optional: Phantom set up for slow flow imaging – register in advance]
Hands-on Scanning on Cima.X [Optional: Phantom set up for slow flow imaging – register in advance]
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