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PHYSICS PRE-MEETING COURSE

MRI physics for applications in radiation oncology

FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018 08:30-17:30 | ROOM 113-114 Course directors: Eirik Malinen (NO) and Marielle Philippens (NL)

Course aim To provide a basic knowledge of the physics of MR imaging applied in radiotherapy.

Learning objectives After following this course, the participant will be able to: • Describe the principles of the formation of MR signal, MR image and MR contrast • Identify the physical aspects behind MR safety • Describe MR QA for radiation therapy • Describe MR motion management in radiation oncology. • Explain the basics of quantitative MR imaging of DWI and DCE-MRI • Describe pseudo CT generation and application for radiation treatment • Illustrate the implementation of MRI for radiation therapy in pelvis and head and neck cancer • Describe the application of MR guided brachytherapy and MR guided radiotherapy • Recognise and explain artefacts in MR images. Who should attend? Medical physicists and imaging scientists in radiation oncology who are interested in or facing the challenge of MRI implementation in the radiation therapy clinic. The course is aimed at improving their knowledge in MR basics and applications in radiation therapy.

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