New Horizons Session

NH 20 - Ultra-high-field (HHF) MR imaging: higher, stronger, faster?

Lectures

1
Chairperson's introduction

Chairperson's introduction

02:00Karl-Olof Loevblad, Geneva / CH

2
7 Tesla MRI: pushing the limits of resolution, speed, and strength

7 Tesla MRI: pushing the limits of resolution, speed, and strength

10:00Suyash Mohan, Philadelphia, PA / US

3
In-hospital 7T MRI for clinical use

In-hospital 7T MRI for clinical use

10:00Tobias Granberg, Stockholm / SE

4
Neurodegenerative diseases at 7T

Neurodegenerative diseases at 7T

10:00Felix Tobias Kurz, Genf / CH

5
7 Tesla MRI and knee imaging: what else?

7 Tesla MRI and knee imaging: what else?

10:00Sana Boudabbous, Geneva / CH

6
7MRI of the peripheral nerves

7MRI of the peripheral nerves

10:00Johann Malte Enno Jende, Heidelberg / DE

7
Future clinical applications of 7T MRI

Future clinical applications of 7T MRI

10:00Elke Ruth R Gizewski, Innsbruck / AT

8
5T whole-body MRI scanner: a new alternative

5T whole-body MRI scanner: a new alternative

10:00Feng Feng, Beijing / CN

9
Panel discussion: What new horizons will 7T and 5T MRI open?

Panel discussion: What new horizons will 7T and 5T MRI open?

18:00Panel discussion: What new horizons will 7T and 5T MRI open?

2 min
Chairperson's introduction
Karl-Olof Loevblad, Geneva / Switzerland
10 min
7 Tesla MRI: pushing the limits of resolution, speed, and strength
Suyash Mohan, Philadelphia, PA / United States
  1. To describe the physical principles by which higher field strength improves SNR and spatial resolution.
  2. To outline the main technical barriers (B1+ inhomogeneity, susceptibility, SAR) that remain unique to 7T.
  3. To assess how these factors set the foundation for future translational and clinical use.
10 min
In-hospital 7T MRI for clinical use
Tobias Granberg, Stockholm / Sweden
  1. To illustrate specific technical solutions (gradients, parallel transmit, AI acceleration) that enable routine in-hospital 7T operation.
  2. To evaluate the direct diagnostic impact in neurological disorders, including epilepsy and movement disorders.
  3. To examine organisational and economic considerations of installing and running a hospital-based 7T service.
10 min
Neurodegenerative diseases at 7T
Felix Tobias Kurz, Genf / Switzerland
  1. To explain which microstructural and cortical features become accessible with 7T in neurodegeneration.
  2. To demonstrate examples of disease-specific imaging markers, such as iron deposition and cortical lamination.
  3. To analyse how these markers can translate into earlier diagnosis and better monitoring of the disease.
10 min
7 Tesla MRI and knee imaging: what else?
Sana Boudabbous, Geneva / Switzerland
  1. To characterise the unique technical and anatomical challenges of musculoskeletal imaging at 7T.
  2. To present evidence of improved delineation of cartilage, ligaments, and menisci at ultra-high field.
  3. To explore the integration of 7T MSK protocols into clinical workflows and patient management.
10 min
7MRI of the peripheral nerves
Johann Malte Enno Jende, Heidelberg / Germany
  1. To demonstrate the feasibility and added value of visualising peripheral nerves at 7T.
  2. To distinguish imaging features of normal and diseased nerves in clinical and research settings.
  3. To project future developments in sequence design and coil technology for peripheral nerve imaging.
10 min
Future clinical applications of 7T MRI
Elke Ruth R Gizewski, Innsbruck / Austria
  1. To identify clinical domains most likely to benefit from 7T in the coming decade.
  2. To compare how UHF strengths may shift indications compared with existing 1.5T and 3T practices.
  3. To anticipate technological and regulatory steps required for widespread adoption.
10 min
5T whole-body MRI scanner: a new alternative
Feng Feng, Beijing / China
  1. To outline the technical characteristics and current state of 5T MRI systems.
  2. To highlight diagnostic advantages relative to 3T MRI.
  3. To compare the performance and potential clinical niches of 5T versus 7T as a practical alternative.
18 min
Panel discussion: What new horizons will 7T and 5T MRI open?