1. Translational biomedical in vivo imaging
SPECIALIST COURSE
Translational biomedical in vivo imaging
9, 10 & 12 November 2015
In contrast to traditional biomedical imaging with microscopy, in which excised tissues are examined for histological and molecular changes, in vivo imaging distinctly provides visual and quantitative information for diverse biomedical research applications in living subjects (preclinical, veterinary and clinical). These techniques non-invasively characterize the stages and progression of diseases and eventually establish signature biomarkers. They also assess the efficacy of treatment modalities both in animal and human diseases. Additionally, in vivo imaging can characterize the metabolic changes, can analyze the ligand/target interactions and can provide structural information. In vivo imaging is performed with a range of instruments, most of which utilize a specific region of the electromagnetic spectrum. These imaging modalities include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and optical imaging (bioluminescence and fluorescence). In addition, a limited band of the sound spectrum is utilized for molecular imaging by ultrasound. A combination of different imaging technologies provides crucial information for the (bio)medical researcher on specific pathologies and biological changes in the living body.
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the available in vivo imaging modalities and their applications on three different fields: small animal imaging, veterinary sciences and clinical research applications. Besides some basic technical information, we will mainly focus on their applications. During the course many examples from own research will be presented and explained. We will also offer different demonstration sessions.

2. TARGETED AUDIENCE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE Evening event organized by
The target audience are beginning doctoral students in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, veterinary sciences and medical sciences that are interest in in vivo bioimaging. This training course will give them practical information on the different in vivo imaging techniques. Besides state-of-the-art techniques we will also show them the limitations of each technology and in vivo imaging in general.
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
November 9th MRI and fMRI
9h00 – 12h00 Introduction to MRI
Preclinical animal MRI
Veterinary applications of MRI
Clinical applications of MRI
nanoparticles in MRI
13h30 – 15h00 Introduction to fMRI
Preclinical fMRI
Clinical fMRI
15h30 – 17h00 DEMO MRI and fMRI
November 10th PET/SPECT
9h00 -12h00 Introduction to SPECT/PET
Radiopharmaceuticals
Preclinical applications PET/SPECT
Veterinary applications PET/SPECT
12h30 – 15h00 Clinical applications PET/SPECT
Immuno imaging with PET/SPECT
15h00 – 17h00 DEMO SPECT/PET
November 12th CT/ultrasound/
9h00 – 12h45 Introduction to CT/ultrasound
small animal CT/ultrasound
Veterinary applications CT/ultrasound (bubbles)
Clinical development in CT
Bioluminescence/Fluorescence imaging
14h45-16h30 DEMO CT/ultrasound
Evening event
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3. Faculty Pharmaceutical Sciences Ottergemse steenweg 460 9000 Gent
The course will be free of charge for the Doctoral School members of UGent, UA and VUB.
For a limited number of non-members a registration fee of 100€ will be asked, which includes courses, lunches and coffee breaks.
A maximum of 40 participants can subscribe.
ORGANISING AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
UGent
Prof. Karel Deblaere, GE16
Dr. Benedicte Descamps, TW06
Prof. Filip De Vos, FW02
Prof. Ingeborg Goethals, GE16
Dr. Kathelijne Peremans, DI11
Prof. Jimmy Saunders, DI11
Prof. Christian Vanhove, TW06
VUB
Prof. Tony Lahoutte, VUB, Department of Nuclear Medicine UA
Prof. Marleen Verhoye, UA, Department Biomedical Sciences
VENUE
Faculty Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ottergemse steenweg 460
9000 Gent
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Laboratory of Radiopharmacy
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