This school provides a comprehensive and focused overview of preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Spectroscopy, emphasizing translational neuroimaging. The program covers the entire spectrum, from the technical aspects of MRI hardware and the fundamental principles of image formation to the biological origins of different imaging contrasts. Participants will gain a solid understanding of widely used techniques such as relaxometry, diffusion-based imaging, and functional MRI, while exploring their biological underpinnings and key applications in biomedical and neuroscientific research. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications will be introduced for both data collection and analysis, highlighting its transformative role in modern neuroimaging.
Key Topics
- preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Spectroscopy, emphasizing translational neuroimaging
- relaxometry, diffusion-based imaging, and functional MRI
- biological underpinnings and key applications in biomedical and neuroscientific research
- image preprocessing, data acquisition, and analysis
Program Structure
Over the course of three days, the School will feature:
- theoretical sessions
- practical sessions
Target Group
- Bachelor students
- Master students
- PhD candidates
All target groups must be either NeurotechEU students or University of Bonn employees. Candidates from other study programs or institutions are not eligible. Synapses participants are particularly encouraged to apply.
Selected participants will receive a fully funded NeurotechEU scholarship to cover travel and accommodation expenses.