2026 7T TANA Meeting – 7/27/26
The Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) and the Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are pleased to host the upcoming meeting of the 7T Translational Alliance in North America (7T TANA). The meeting will take place on July 27, 2026, at UNC–Chapel Hill.
This year’s meeting is centered on the translation of ultra–high-field MRI innovations into broadly applicable clinical solutions. Leveraging UNC’s strong integration of clinical practice and advanced imaging research, the program will highlight rigorous, translationally focused efforts that bridge technical development and real-world clinical impact.
Through invited lectures, proffered abstract presentations, and poster sessions, participants will explore the full pathway from methodological innovation to clinical utility, with emphasis on how emerging acquisition strategies, reconstruction frameworks, and quantitative imaging approaches are being deployed to address pressing clinical and biological questions.
A defining theme of the meeting is harmonizing the forefront of methodological development with the practical constraints of clinical translation. In addition to examining state-of-the-art techniques currently shaping ultra–high-field imaging, the program will look ahead to next-generation engineering and system-level advances, with the goal of identifying scalable solutions that overcome technical barriers and ultimately improve patient care.
Keynote Speakers
Kâmil Uğurbil, PhD
University of Minnesota
Dr. Kâmil Uğurbil is the McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair Professor of Radiology, Neurosciences, and Medicine and Director of the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) at the University of Minnesota Medical School. An IEEE member and an elected member of both the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Uğurbil is a pioneer of ultra–high-field (UHF) MRI and will present his groundbreaking work on the development and impact of advanced UHF MRI technologies.
Stephen Jones, MD, PhD
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Stephen Jones, MD, PhD, is Vice Chair of Research and Academic Affairs in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the Cleveland Clinic. He received his MD from Tufts University and completed a neuroradiology fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital, following a PhD in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University. Dr. Jones’ research integrates advanced MRI methodology with clinical neuroscience, with interests including epilepsy, functional MRI, traumatic brain injury, and brain connectivity. He is a widely published investigator and recipient of multiple honors in ultra–high-field MRI.
Itinerary
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Registration & Coffee
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks – Dr. Uzay Emir
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Keynote – Dr. Kâmil Uğurbil
10:00 – 11:30 AM | Session I: Advances in 7T Imaging
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Keynote – Dr. Stephen Jones
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Poster Session & Networking
Venue
1131 Bioinformatics Building
Bioinformatics Lobby
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Parking
Visitor parking is available at the S11 Parking Deck (South Campus), located within walking distance of the Bioinformatics Building. Additional visitor parking is available in nearby UNC visitor lots and decks; hourly rates may apply. Attendees are encouraged to allow extra time for parking.
Campus Directions
From downtown Chapel Hill or Carrboro, follow signage for UNC–Chapel Hill South Campus. The Bioinformatics Building is located adjacent to the UNC Medical Center and BRIC facilities. Campus maps and wayfinding signage will be available on site.
Hotel Accommodations
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill–Carrboro/Downtown
370 E Main Street, Carrboro, NC
A discounted group rate of $169 per night includes complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
To reserve, call 919-969-6988 and mention the group code “90L” or “7T Translational Alliance in North America.”
Reservations must be made by June 11, 2026 to receive the group rate.
Online Reservations
Available Rooms – Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill–Carrboro/Downtown
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Prospective participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the 7T TANA 2026 workshop. Abstracts should be submitted by email to unc7TTANA2026@gmail.com.
Submission Deadline & Stipend Applications
May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)
Abstract Format Requirements
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- Maximum length: one page (21.59 × 27.94 cm / 8.5″ × 11″), including figures, tables, graphs, and references
- Minimum font size: 8 pt
- Single-column layout
Suggested Abstract Structure
- Title
- Authors
- Target Audience: Who will benefit from this information?
- Purpose: Why was this study performed?
- Methods: How was the problem studied?
- Results: Principal findings and statistical analysis
- Discussion: Interpretation of the results
- Conclusion: Relevance to clinical practice or future research
- References: Optional
7T TANA Registration
Registration for the 2026 7T TANA event
Dr. Uzay Emir
uzay_emir@med.unc.edu
(984) 974-3226