Imaging Seminar

Below is our upcoming imaging seminar

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 7th, 1-2pm
Location: Marsico Hall, Room 6004
Title:  Hyperpolarized MRI: Visualize Metabolism – As It Happens
Speaker: Paul Weavers, Ph.D, NVision Imaging Technologies
Registration Link: NVision Imaging Technologies – Seminar

Abstract: Metabolism is central  to human health and disease, yet capturing its dynamics in vivo has long remained a challenge.  Hyperpolarized magnetic resonance imaging (HP MRI) overcomes this by considerably enhancing the signal of 13C-labeled molecules (such as [1-13C]pyruvate), transforming MRI into a real-time, non-invasive tool for metabolic imaging. Parahydrogen-Induced Polarization (PHIP) is a fast and scalable method for generating hyperpolarized ¹³C-labeled contrast agents, enabling broader access to real-time metabolic imaging. The unprecedented speed, scalability and simplicity of PHIP*-based HP MRI make it well-suited for integration into preclinical research and clinical workflows across many fields, including oncology, cardiology, and neurologic disease and disorders. In oncology, hyperpolarized imaging agents provide in vivo insights for the validation of disease mechanisms, metabolic phenotyping, and real-time monitoring of treatment response. In radiation therapy, they can serve as promising biomarkers throughout the clinical workflow, from evaluation of tumor sensitivity during planning to detecting early treatment response for potential treatment adaptation. In neurology, these agents enable the detection of subtle metabolic changes in the brains of patients with traumatic brain injury or allow to monitor neuroinflammation.  If you are interested in attending the seminar please register at the following link:  NVision Imaging Technologies – Seminar

If you are interested in an in-depth discussion after the seminar please indicate that in the registration.  A separate conference room has been reserved for further discussions.