Hot Topics in MR Imaging for the Technologist (Hybrid Course)
About this Event
Welcome to Hot Topics in MR Imaging for the Technologist!
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 for a day filled with exciting discussions and insights into the latest trends in MR Imaging. This hybrid event is perfect for technologists and radiologists looking to stay up-to-date in the field.
This activity has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), for a maximum of 13.5 Category A continuing education credits. Each day will include 3 sessions worth 2.25 credits each. You must attend each session in its entirety to obtain credit. No partial session credit will be awarded.
Where: In-person and virtual options
Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | Health Sciences Building - 1890 N Revere Ct or Via Zoom
Come ready to learn, network, and have a great time! See you there!
Objectives:
After attending this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- Restate basic knowledge of underlying principles of MRI
- List advantages and limitations of new MRIsequences
- Define and apply the increasing role of MRI in imaging the prostate
- Discuss the increasing role of MRI in pediatric applications
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Health Sciences Building
Following your Eventbrite order, we will be sending you announcements, Zoom link, and CME certificate.
WE ARE CURRENTLY FINALIZING 2026 AGENDA. Agenda will be published end of June/early July.
Saturday, September 19
🕑: 07:55 AM - 08:00 AM
Welcome and Conference Goals
Host: Ihab Kamel, MD, PhD
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Imaging of Living Donor Liver Transplant
Host: Ihab Kamel, MD, PhD
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Advanced MR Techniques for Imaging Brain Tumors
Host: Samantha Petrucci, MD, PhD
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Protocol Optimization in MR Imaging of the Brain
Host: Denver Pinto, MD
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Challenges and Developments in Oncologic Spine MR Imaging
Host: Samantha Petrucci, MD, PhD
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Shoulder MRI
Host: Alexander Merkle, MD
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
MR Imaging of the Elbow
Host: Kemp Knott, MD
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
AI in MSK: Protocol Optimization and Global Health Equity
Host: Alexander Merkle, MD
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
MR Imaging of MSK Infections
Host: Kemp Knott, MD
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
MR Imaging of the Hand and Wrist
Host: Chelsea Jeranko, DO
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
MR Imaging of the Foot and Ankle
Host: Faheem Khan, MD
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Pediatric Cardiac MR Imaging
Host: Sarah Smith, RT(MR)
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Fetal and Placental MR Imaging
Host: Jessica Donaldson, RT(R) (MR)
Sunday, September 20
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breast MRI – The What and Why
Host: Kason Ashe, DO
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Rectal MRI
Host: Rodrigo Canellas, MD
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Breast MRI-Guided Biopsy
Host: Kason Ashe, DO
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
MRI of the Anal Fistula
Host: Rodrigo Canellas, MD
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Quantitative MR of Microvasculature: Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast
Host: Henry Chen, PhD
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pulse Sequence and Image Contrast
Host: Qing Yuan, PhD
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Quantitative MR of Microvasculature: Dynamic Contrast Enhanced
Host: Henry Chen, PhD
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
MR Image Characteristics and Optimization
Host: Qing Yuan, PhD
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
Gadolinium Contrast Agents Update
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Bracco Agents
Host: Matt Toews
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Bayer Agents
Host: Michelle Bassi
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Guerbet Agents
Host: Charles Stanley
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Contrast Debate: Safety and Efficacy
Host: Moderator: Ihab Kamel, MD, PhD
🕑: 03:15 AM
Adjourn
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 35.00 to USD 100.00
