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.