Refresher Course: Neuro

RC 211 - New brain therapies under MRI

February 26, 10:00 - 11:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Pia C Maly Sundgren, Lund / Sweden
15 min
Laser thermocoagulation under MRI: new therapeutic field
Thomas Samoyeau, Vanves / France
  1. To understand the clinical applications and benefits of laser thermocoagulation in treating various conditions.
  2. To explore the MRI techniques and protocols used to guide and monitor laser thermocoagulation procedures.
  3. To learn how to utilise MRI for real-time assessment of tissue changes during laser thermocoagulation therapy.
15 min
MRI-guided high-intensity-focused ultrasound (MRI-HIFU) in brain disorders
Nadya Pyatigorskaya, Paris / France
  1. To examine the clinical potential and therapeutic benefits of MRI-HIFU in treating brain disorders.
  2. To investigate the MRI methodologies and imaging protocols essential for guiding high-intensity focused ultrasound procedures.
  3. To assess the precision and safety of MRI-HIFU in targeting and treating various brain disorders.
15 min
Real-time fMRI neuro-feedback
Sven Haller, Geneve / Switzerland
  1. To understand the methodological essentials of real-time fMRI.
  2. To learn about possible applications of real-time fMRI for scientific research.
  3. To understand possible applications of real-time fMRI for disease-modifying treatments, notably the example of chronic tinnitus.
10 min
Panel discussion: Clinical implications and future perspectives for MRI-guided brain procedures