2022, Mouse Imaging Academy (MIA)

We regret to inform you that the MIA 2022, normally taking place in November, must be cancelled. Due to the continuing unclear situation of the coronavirus pandemic we are obliged to make this decision. We probably would not be able to offer the Hands-on-Sessions that are the essential and main part of the whole workshop.

In addition to the coronavirus situation, the laboratories hosting the MIA workshop will be moving to their new premises in the newly constructed Multiscale Imaging Centre, probably at the end of this year.

We intend to offer the MIA Hands-on course again in 20233 if practicable. In the meantime, we will explore the use of virtual teaching concepts, not to replace but to complement the essential hands-on experience.

We hope that we can welcome you at the next Mouse Imaging Academy in Münster in 2023 in the new labs further integrating a wide spectrum of imaging modalities. You will find more details about the new format and dates at the beginning of next year.

Thank you for your understanding and stay healthy!

10th Mouse Imaging Academy (MIA)

11-15 November 2019 | University of Münster

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Our Mouse Imaging Academy introduces you into a broad spectrum of dedicated imaging technologies …
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… including μPET/μSPECT, μCT and μMRT …
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… as well as mouse ultrasound imaging, …
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… and optical imaging.
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A special emphasis is on specific in-depth hands-on training sessions with a maximum of four participants.
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Each participant will work with animal models …
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… and apply various imaging modalities.
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Furthermore, participants will analyse imaging data …
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… at our training and demonstration facility, the VisualLab.
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Exploring multimodal image data sets includes methods, coregistration and quantification.
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Our interdisciplinary team invites you to join our annual training course on state-of-the-art imaging of mice. Individuals with experience in small animal imaging as well as beginners are welcome to join our workshop.

CME credit points will be applied for from the Medical Association.

Topics & Schedule

Animal handling: i.v./i.p. injection, tail vein catheter, anaesthesia, surgery
PET/SPECT: static and dynamic scanning, CT fusion
CT: in vivo scans +/- contrast agents, respiratory gating
MRI: in vivo scans +/- contrast agents, cardiac & respiratory gating
Ultrasound: hands-on scanning +/- contrast agents
Optical imaging: fluorescence, bioluminescence, photoacoustic
Multimodal Imaging: PET/CT, PET/MRI, SPECT/CT
Image analysis: methods, coregistration, quantification

Please note: Large portions of the workshop are held in radiation and/or S1/S2 gene technology safety areas where access for pregnant women is not permitted!

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00-11:00 Welcome & instructions Lecture: Introduction & animal handling	8:30-10:30 VisualLab: basics	8:30-10:30 VisualLab: advanced	8:30-10:30 VisualLab: MRI	8:30-10:30 VisualLab: PET
11:30-13:30 Lecture: MRI	11:00-13:00 Lecture: Physics & tracer chemistry	11:00-13:00 Lecture: Optical imaging	11:00-13:00 Lecture: PET/SPECT	11:00-13:00 Summary & evaluation
14:30-16:30 Hands-on: Ultrasound	14:00-16:00 Hands-on: Surgery	14:00-16:00 Hands-on: MRI	14:00-16:00 Hands-on: PET
17:00-19:00 Get-together	16:30-18:30 Lab tour: Radiochemistry (optional)	16:30-18:30 Hands-on: Photoacoustic imaging	17:00 Social event

Schedule (example for one group). We reserve the right to make changes.

Registration

Registration Fee	Early bird rate (until 30 Sept. 2019)	Regular rate
Students	EUR 850,–	EUR 1050,–
Regular attendees (Academic institutes)	EUR 1100,–	EUR 1300,–
Companies	EUR 1700,–	EUR 1900,–

Registration Form

The package includes:

handout material
all cost for tracers, contrast agents, animals etc. needed during the workshop
lunch on all workshop days
social event

Discounts & Payment

Members of the German Association for Nuclear Medicine (DGN) and menbers of ESMI receive a 50 € discount. Please provide your DGN / ESMI member number when registering. Upon registration you receive an invoice which is payable within two weeks.

Cancellation Fees

until 30 September 2019: EUR 50,–
until 09 October 2019: EUR 250,–
after 09 October 2019: full registration rate

Accomodation & Locations

We will arrange room contingents in nearby hotels. For further information, please contact us via phone or e-mail!

The workshop takes place at locations and laboratories that are in close proximity.

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