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Course descriptions
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 Studium generale in biomedical sciences
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| Academic year: | 2010-2011 | | Course code module | 1BBMW-12 | | Semester: | 2nd semester | | Credits: | 3 | | Study load (hours) | 84 | | Theory (hours): | 22,00 | | Practice/Exercises(hours): | | | Other (hours): | | | Part-time program: | 1 | | Instructor(s) | Anne Marie Van Der Linden
| | Language of instruction: | Dutch | | Semester exam information: | exam in the 2nd semester | | Contract restriction information: | |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
The students must have a minimum of scientific background, similar to what they need for all subjects within BMW.
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
The objective of this course is to familiarize the students in the first year of training with the biomedical jobmarket and with the possible finalities. This to make them aware of the uniqueness of their training profile.
After each lecture, students should be able to verbalise the study subject of the guest speaker in the broader context of the disipline, what are the concrete objectives, what techniques are used to achieved this objective, why exactly those techniques are used, whether this happens in national or international cooperation. they should also be aware where the guest speaker comes from what his background and the composition of his group is, what are funding sources, where this research was presented and published, what is the applicability of this research and, finally, how this contributes to human medicine.
After the full cycle students should be able to express (on the basis of examples) where and how graduates of the BMS may help in the research, what the tasks of a biomedical researcher may include, where the differences are between academic and industrial research.
They should learn to participate in a scientific discussion and to formulate questions in a concise way.
3. Course content
The objective of this course is to familiarize the students in the first year of training with the biomedical jobmarket and with the possible finalities. This to make them aware of the uniqueness of their training profile.
The objective will be achieved on the basis of a cycle of lectures by 10 guest speakers / researchers who represent various disciplines (clinical, neuro-molecular, tropical research) within the biomedical field. The guest lecturers will be selected on their skills to introduce their research in an accessible and attractive manner.
The lectures are held weekly at a fixed time and last for one hour. After the lectures, the students are handed five multiple-choice questions offered by the guest speaker. After solving individually each multiple-choice question, the answers are discussed with the guest speaker in a group discussion.
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: Seminars (possible question and answer sessions)
Personal work: Assignments - in group
5. Assessment method
Exam: Written, without oral presentationMultiple choiceOpen questions
6. Compulsory reading – study material
7. Recommended reading - study material
8. Tutoring
laatste aanpassing: last update: 03/02/2012 15:22 annemie.vanderlinden
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System Neuroscience
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1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
*General competences
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Basic knowledge of human anatomy, histology and physiology.
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Basic neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology.
*Relation to other courses
The student must have followed the course in ‘Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience’ (1M BMW). Parts of this course in ‘Systems Neuroscience’, especially those regarding the motor system and cognitive functions, will be taught in close connection with the courses in ‘Clinical Neuroscience’ and ‘Behavioural Neuroscience’ (1M BMW).
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
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To understand the processing capacities of networks of neurons.
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To understand how experimental knowledge of various levels of detail and complexity (from ion channels to behaviour) can be integrated to obtain insight into function at the systems level.
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To understand the putative working mechanisms of the major parts of the nervous system and be able to predict the functional consequences of lesion or disease.
3. Course content
I 'Sensory Functions'
This section reviews the sensory (visual, auditory, olfactory, gustative, vestibular, somato-sensory, proprioceptive) organs and discusses in detail the processing of sensory signals at higher (subcortical and cortical) stages. Other topics include the synaptic organization of the thalamus, visual attention, cochlear implants, and lateral inhibition.
II 'Motor Functions'
This section deals with a) eye movements, b) principles of bio-mechanics, c) synaptic organization of the spinal cord, d) posture control, e) locomotion, f) voluntary movement, g) synaptic organization of the basal ganglia and cerebellum.
III 'Autonomic and Regulatory Functions'
This sections deals with a) the c
omparative anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system, b) the central control of the autonomic nervous system, c) the nervous control of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital and digestive systems, d) autonomic neuro-effector mechanisms, e) interactions with the endocrine system, f) disorders of the autonomic nervous system, g
) the synaptic organization of the hypothalamus and brainstem.
IV 'Cognitive and Behavioural Functions'
This section offers a) a review of the functional and synaptic organization of the neocortex and the limbic system, b) an introduction to brain imaging and cognitive neuroscience, and c) the principles of network dynamics and mechanisms involved in the generation of brain rhythms and epilepsy.
V ‘Development and Plasticity’
This section reviews the basic events during neuro-embryology, and deals with a) self-organization and the formation of topographic maps, and b) plasticity in the songbird model.
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: LecturesSeminars (possible question and answer sessions)
5. Assessment method
Exam: Oral, with written preparation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Lecture notes (slide presentations) and all recommended literature made available on Blackboard.
From 2008-2009 on, the book Fundamental Neuroscience will be used as textbook:
Squire LR, Roberts JL, Spitzer NC, Zigmond MJ, McConnell SK and Bloom FE (Eds.) Fundamental Neuroscience, 3rd ed., Academic Press, 2007, ISBN 0123740193, presumed publication date February 2008
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7. Recommended reading - study material
Burnstock G (Ed.) series "The Autonomic Nervous System".
Shepherd G. (ed.), The Synaptic Organization of the Brain, 5th ed., Oxford University Press, 2004, ISBN 0-19-515956-X.
8. Tutoring
reinoud.maex@ua.ac.be, jean-pierre.timmermans@ua.ac.be,
annemie.vanderlinden@ua.ac.be
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laatste aanpassing: last update: 28/01/2011 18:10 annemie.vanderlinden
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Neuroimaging
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| Academic year: | 2010-2011 | | Course code module | 1MBMW-K-022 | | Semester: | 1st semester | | Credits: | 6 | | Study load (hours) | 168 | | Theory (hours): | 35,00 | | Practice/Exercises(hours): | 30,00 | | Other (hours): | | | Part-time program: | 2 | | Instructor(s) | Anne Marie Van Der Linden
Marleen Verhoye
Paul Parizel
| | Language of instruction: | English | | Semester exam information: | exam in the 1st semester | | Contract restriction information: | |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
Bachelor students which have basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body in terms of anatomy, histology and physiology. More specific, the course assumes knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system and the physiology of different cells of the CNS including the blood vessels knowledge of neurotransmission and neuro receptors.
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
What are you considered to know/anticipate to have learnt by the end of this course?
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you have developed a thorough knowledge of the newest imaging techniques and of their significance and application in imaging the central nervous system
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You have developed an insight in the physical principles of different imaging techniques and their practical use in modern imaging instrumentation; you are able to describe these in your own words, recognize, formulate;
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you have developed an insight in the reconstruction of different image modalities and the physical parameter which is being visualized (3D techniques, diffusion, perfusion, neural activity, macroscopic flow, angiography, contrast agents); you are able to describe these in your own words, recognize, formulate;
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for each of the discussed imaging techniques you are able to describe the origin of the image intensities
both at the level of the acquisition parameters and the quantitative image processing
; you are able to explain why specific tissues are represented dark or bright in the images;
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you have developed an insight on how different imaging techniques can be used in a preclinical and a clinical context
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you know the different image modalities - and their principles - to visualize brain activity and can describe the complementarily among the techniques
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you know which imaging techniques can support which aspect of brain research
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you have a
thorough knowledge concerning the use of PET in preclinical and clinical neuro applications.
3. Course content
The course is considered as an integrated practical course in which the different techniques of neuroimaging are dealt with. The applications, indication and medical value of all techniques of neuroimaging will be discussed and illustrated by means of literature or practical examples. Appropriate levels of attention will be devoted to the advanced image processing used in biomedical research.
The course also gives insight in how image contrasts can be acquired (technically) and what are the underlying physiological or anatomical mechanisms for each image contrast.
In the introduction the anatomy/MRI and existing neuroatlasses are compared between humans (clinical) and rodents (rat/mouse) (preclinical).
In the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) section focus is made towards MRI contrast agents and their applicability in both preclinical and clinical context, diffusion MRI and application of DW MRI in several applications (stroke, MS, development/degeneration white matter), perfusion weighted MRI with application of PW MRI in several applications (ischemia, brain tumors), MRI functional for brain functioning, flow and MR angiography with applications, ultrafast imaging with applications (use in fMRI, quantification volume brain regions), and leakage of blood-brain-barrier with dynamic MRI with use of contrast agents. Moreover both MR Spectroscopy and MR spectroscopic imaging is discussed, including their underlying principles and the neuro applications in preclinical and clinical context.
In the PET-MRI section the use of relevant tracers for neuro research in preclinical and clinical context is discussed. This technique however is more described in detail in the course ‘Molecular Imaging representation in preclinical and clinical’ context.
The students will be able to perform MR experiments. The practical course is focused on the different MR techniques and the acquired physiological parameters (obtained using customized image processing techniques).
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: LecturesPractical sessions
5. Assessment method
Exam: Written, without oral presentationOral, with written preparationMultiple choiceOpen questions
Continuous assessment: Assignments
Written assignment: Without oral presentation
Presentation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Course document : Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the nervous system (Dr. M. Verhoye)
An electronic version of the presentations can be downloaded from Blackboard. A print out of the presentations (2 hand-out/page) can be bought at the reprography of the University of Antwerp.
7. Recommended reading - study material
Medical Imaging Physics, 4th ed. William R. Hendee, E. Russell Ritenour, ed. Wiley-Liss, 2002 , NY-ISBN 0-471-38226-4
Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Paul Suetens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Bk&CD-Rom edition (March 2002)
ISBN: 0521803624
MRI From picture to proton, Donald W. McRobbie, Elizabeth A. Moore, Martin J. Graves, Martin R. Prince,
Publisher: CambridgeUniversity Pres, ISBN 0-521-68384-X paperback
Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 6th ed. Eric J. Hall, Amato J. Giacca
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006, ISBN 0781741513
Medical Imaging, Signals and Systems, Jerry L. Prionce, Jonathan M. Links, Pearson Edudaction, ISBN 0-13-065353-5
8. Tutoring
You can always ask the teacher questions after or during the pause of a contact moment.
contact person:
Dr. Marleen Verhoye
BioImagingLab
University of Antwerp, Campus Groenenborger (CGB)
Groenenborgerlaan, 171
B-2020 Antwerp
Belgium
Tel: ++ 32 (0)3 2653389
++ 32 (0)3 2653230
Fax. ++ 32 (0)3 2653233
email:
Marleen.Verhoye@ua.ac.be
http://webhost.ua.ac.be/biomag/
laatste aanpassing: last update: 28/10/2010 11:57 marleen.verhoye
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Neuroimaging, preclinical and clinical studies
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| Academic year: | 2010-2011 | | Course code module | 1MBMW-K-0222 | | Semester: | 1st semester | | Credits: | 6 | | Study load (hours) | 168 | | Theory (hours): | 35,00 | | Practice/Exercises(hours): | 15,00 | | Other (hours): | 5,00 | | Part-time program: | 1 | | Instructor(s) | Marleen Verhoye
Anne Marie Van Der Linden
Paul Parizel
| | Language of instruction: | English | | Semester exam information: | exam in the 1st semester | | Contract restriction information: | exam contract not possible |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
Students should have basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body in terms of anatomy, histology and physiology. More specific, the course assumes knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system and the physiology of different cells of the CNS including the aspects of blood vessels integral in neurotransmission and neuroreceptors (see course Neuroscience Ba3) .
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nowledge of the principles of different imaging techniques, b
asic mathematics and digital signal processing are required to understand the different image acquisitions and image reconstruction techniques.
*Sequentiality
Principles of in vivo biomedical imaging, preclinical and clinical studies (1MBMW-K-0192) OR In-vivo biomedical imaging techniques in pre-clinical and clinical context (1MBMW-K-0191)
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
What are you considered to know/anticipate to have learnt by the end of this course?
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you have developed a thorough knowledge of the newest imaging techniques and of their significance and application in imaging the central nervous system
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You have developed an insight in the physical principles of different imaging techniques and their practical use in modern imaging instrumentation; you are able to describe these in your own words, recognize, formulate;
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you have developed an insight in the reconstruction of different image modalities and the physical parameter which is being visualized (3D techniques, diffusion, perfusion, neural activity, macroscopic flow, angiography, contrast agents); you are able to describe these in your own words, recognize, formulate;
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for each of the discussed imaging techniques you are able to describe the origin of the image intensities
both at the level of the acquisition parameters and the quantitative image processing
; you are able to explain why specific tissues are represented dark or bright in the images;
-
you have developed an insight on how different imaging techniques can be used in a preclinical and a clinical context
-
you know the different image modalities - and their principles - to visualize brain activity and can describe the complementarily among the techniques
-
you know which imaging techniques can support which aspect of brain research
-
you have a
thorough knowledge concerning the use of PET in preclinical and clinical neuro applications.
3. Course content
The course is considered as an integrated practical course in which the different techniques of neuroimaging are dealt with. The applications, indication and medical value of all techniques of neuroimaging will be discussed and illustrated by means of literature or practical examples. Appropriate levels of attention will be devoted to the advanced image processing used in biomedical research.
The course also gives insight in how image contrasts can be acquired (technically) and what are the underlying physiological or anatomical mechanisms for each image contrast.
In the introduction the anatomy/MRI/CT and existing neuroatlasses are compared between humans (clinical) and rodents (rat/mouse) (preclinical).
In the computer tomography (CT) section focus is made towards CT contrast agents and their applicability in preclinical and clinical context, perfusion CT, 3D techniques and CT-angiography.
In the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) section focus is made towards MRI contrast agents and their applicability in both preclinical and clinical context, diffusion MRI and application of DW MRI in several applications (stroke, MS, development/degeneration white matter), perfusion weighted MRI with application of PW MRI in several applications (ischemia, brain tumors), MRI functional for brain functioning, flow and MR angiography with applications, ultrafast imaging with applications (use in fMRI, quantification volume brain regions), and leakage of blood-brain-barrier with dynamic MRI with use of contrast agents. Moreover both MR Spectroscopy and MR spectroscopic imaging is discussed, including their underlying principles and the neuro applications in preclinical and clinical context.
In the PET-MRI section the use of relevant tracers for neuro research in preclinical and clinical context is discussed. This technique however is more described in detail in the course ‘Molecular Imaging representation in preclinical and clinical’ context.
The students will be able to perform MR and CT experiments. The practical course is focused on the different MR techniques and the acquired physiological parameters (obtained using customized image processing techniques).
Lecture 1 and lecture 2 are the MRI basic from 'Principles in vivo biomedical imaging", co not mandatory but STRONGLY ADVISED.
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programmed lectures
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Mon 8 Nov 10
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10.30-12.30
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G.T.129
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WELCOME_tour university
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13.45-17.45
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G. U.2.41
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Lecture 1: MRI-contrast principles
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Tue 9 Nov 10
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8.30-12.30
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G. U.2.44
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Lecture 2: MR imaging principles
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13.45-17.15
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BIL
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Practice 1- group 1 & 2 (MR imaging general)
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Wed 10 Nov 10
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8.30-12.30
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G. U.2.44
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Lecture 3: Flow effects, flow imaging, angiography
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13.45-17.45
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D.R.019
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Lecture 4: Translat. anatomy: mice/rat-atlas
Lecture 5: MRI basic clinical and preclinical imaging
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Thu 11 Nov 10
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holiday
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Fri 12 Nov 10
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holiday
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Mon 15 Nov 10
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12.30-13.40
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G. U.2.41
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IP-students: financial administration
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13.45-17.45
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G. U.2.41
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Lecture 6: Diffusion and perfusion
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Tue 16 Nov 10
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10.45-12.45
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G. U.0.26
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Lecture 7: MRS
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13.45-17.15
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BIL
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Practice 1- group 3 & 4 (MR imaging general)
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Wed 17 Nov 10
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9.00-12.30
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BIL
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Practice 1 - group 5 & 6 (MR imaging general)
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13.45-17.45
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D.R.008
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Lecture 8a: Advanced clinical MRI: sequences, MRS, perfusion, diffusion
MR imaging sequences: from physical principles to practical protocols
MR spectroscopy for dummies
Stroke and perfusion imaging
Causes of diffusion restriction
Lecture 8b: Advanced clinical MRI: Perfusion & Spinal degeneration
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Thu 18 Nov 10
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9.00-12.30
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Practice 2- group 1 & 2 (MR diffusion imaging)
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13.45-17.45
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BIL
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Practice 2- group 3 & 4 (MR diffusion imaging)
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Fri 19 Nov 10
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9.00-12.30
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BIL
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Practice 2- group 5 & 6 (MR diffusion imaging)
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13.45-17.45
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G. U.0.26
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Lecture 9: Compl. methods for Neuroimaging : Optical/ PET
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Mon 22 Nov 10
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9.00-11.00
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BIL
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Practice 3- group 1 & 2 (perfusion)
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11.00-13.00
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BIL
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Practice 3- group 3 & 4 (perfusion)
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13.45-15.45
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BIL
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Practice 3- group 5 & 6 (perfusion)
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Tue 23 Nov 10
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8.30-12.30
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G. U.2.44
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Lecture 10: fMRI
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13.45-17.45
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BIL
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Practice 4- group 1 & 2 (fMRI)
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Wed 24 Nov 10
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8.30-12.30
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D.R.0.08
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Lecture 8c: Advanced clinical MRI – tumors, Multiparametric imaging of brain tumors (characterization, diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy)
Lecture 8d: Advanced clinical MRI – DTI, Introduction to diffusion tensor imaging
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17.00-21.00
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UZA
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Practice 5- group 1 & 2 & 3 (human MRI)
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Thu 25 Nov 10
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9.00-13.00
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BIL
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Practice 4- group 3 & 4 (fMRI)
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17.00-21.00
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UZA
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Practice 5- group 3 & 4 & 5 (human MRI)
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Fri 26 Nov 10
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8.30-12.30
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G. U.2.44
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Lecture 11: Contrast Agents & ME
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13.45-17.45
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BIL
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Practice 4- group 5 & 6 (fMRI)
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Mon 29 Nov 10
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8.30-12.30
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D.R.0.07-D.R.0.08
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Exam "IP NeuroMRI" , Marleen, Johan Van Goethem
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possible two sessions, so also an afternoon exam
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Wed 1 Dec 10
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8.30-12.30
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D.R.0.09
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Lecture : Spinal Imaging: CT & MR (JVG)
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Wed 1 Dec 10
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17,00-21,00
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UZA
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Practice CT (1 group)
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examen Neuroimaging (MRI & CT)voor UA studenten, in examen periode (januari 2011)
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4. Teaching method
Direct contact: LecturesPractical sessions
5. Assessment method
Exam: Oral, with written preparationOpen questions
Continuous assessment: ExercisesAssignmentsParticipation in classroom activities
Written assignment: Without oral presentation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Course document : Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the nervous system (Dr. M. Verhoye)
An electronic version of the presentations can be downloaded from Blackboard. A print out of the presentations (2 hand-out/page) can be bought at the reprography of the University of Antwerp.
websites
7. Recommended reading - study material
Medical Imaging Physics, 4th ed. William R. Hendee, E. Russell Ritenour, ed. Wiley-Liss, 2002 , NY-ISBN 0-471-38226-4
Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Paul Suetens
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Bk&CD-Rom edition (March 2002)
ISBN: 0521803624
MRI From picture to proton, Donald W. McRobbie, Elizabeth A. Moore, Martin J. Graves, Martin R. Prince,
Publisher: CambridgeUniversity Pres, ISBN 0-521-68384-X paperback
Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 6th ed. Eric J. Hall, Amato J. Giacca
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006, ISBN 0781741513
Medical Imaging, Signals and Systems, Jerry L. Prionce, Jonathan M. Links, Pearson Edudaction, ISBN 0-13-065353-5
8. Tutoring
You can always ask the teacher questions after or during the pause of a contact moment.
Beyond the contact moments, students are asked to contact the teacher in order to make an appointment.
Dr. Marleen Verhoye
BioImagingLab
University of Antwerp, Campus Groenenborger (CGB)
Groenenborgerlaan, 171
B-2020 Antwerp
Belgium
Tel: ++ 32 (0)3 2653389
++ 32 (0)3 2653230
Fax. ++ 32 (0)3 2653233
email:
Marleen.Verhoye@ua.ac.be
http://webhost.ua.ac.be/biomag/
laatste aanpassing: last update: 28/10/2010 11:55 marleen.verhoye
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Project Proposal
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1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
The student should have sufficient knowledge of the English language to comprehend the literature (related to his Master Thesis) needed for this project work. The student can also express the contents of this literature in Dutch or in English (for Erasmus students).
The student must be able to search for scientific literature (by using the search engines such as PubMed), to evaluate it and to write down and present the essence. These skills are acquired during the scriptie in Ba3.
The student should be able to use PowerPoint.
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
The most important aim is that after the project you got a clear picture
of how you will tackle your Master Thesis project and how to bring it to a
successful end.
You know the current knowledge on your Master Thesis topic. You
can read in a critical way the literature and you can place your research in
the broader context of the thesis topic. You know what the specific contribution
of your Master Thesis will be.
You know exactly what you are going to investigate, you can formulate a
scientific hypothesis on this, you know exactly how you will investigate your
hypothesis, what results can be expected and how you'll analyze and interpret
these data.
You can present your project in a PowerPoint presentation and explain it
to a group of fellow students and assessors.
You can write a scientific report of 6 pages describing your project.
3. Course content
The project is a separate course that is linked to the master thesis.
It consists of 2 parts: a written component and an oral presentation.
The written section includes the "introduction to the master thesis
" and includes (1) the aim of the study of the master thesis, preferentially
formulated as a hypothesis (2) methods, including the number of experiments and
the statistical analysis (3) potential alternative research strategies (4)
state-of-the-art scientific literature on the subject. This is written down on
6 pages with the same format and requirements as the master thesis (see below).
This text will be submitted electronically in pdf format via the digital
mailbox on blackboard, Monday the 12th week of the semester.
The oral presentation includes a PowerPoint presentation of 10 minutes,
followed by questions by the co-evaluators. The oral presentation will take
place in the 13th or 14th weeks of the semester. For practical considerations,
the presentations of various specializations are grouped. For Erasmus Students,
in principle the host lab organizes the project proposal, including the oral
presentation. The assessment of the oral part is done in the host lab, the
writing part is evaluated by the UA co-promoter and co-readers. Exceptionally,
and in consultation with the UA co-promoter the project presentation can be made
at the UA. The arrangements for possible exceptions are made at the beginning
of the 2nd master year.
The rules for the use of language are identical as for the master
thesis.
4. Teaching method
Personal work: Assignments - individualPaper - individualPortfolio
5. Assessment method
Written assignment: With oral presentation
Presentation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Literature related to the subject of the thesis is listed by the promotor and is collected by the student.
7. Recommended reading - study material
none
8. Tutoring
Students can always take contact with the promotor of the thesis or with the responsable guides of the project proposal.
laatste aanpassing: last update: 22/12/2009 14:09 eva.geuens
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Project Proposal
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| Academic year: | 2010-2011 | | Course code module | MNMBIBE-PROJ02 | | Semester: | 1st semester | | Credits: | 9 | | Study load (hours) | 252 | | Theory (hours): | | | Practice/Exercises(hours): | | | Other (hours): | 90,00 | | Part-time program: | 2 | | Instructor(s) | Anne Marie Van Der Linden
Frans Van Meir
| | Language of instruction: | Dutch | | Semester exam information: | exam in the 1st semester | | Contract restriction information: | |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
The student should have sufficient knowledge of the English language to comprehend the literature (related to his Master Thesis) needed for this project work. The student can also express the contents of this literature in Dutch or in English (for Erasmus students).
The student must be able to search for scientific literature (by using the search engines such as PubMed), to evaluate it and to write down and present the essence. These skills are acquired during the scriptie in Ba3.
The student should be able to use PowerPoint.
*Sequentiality
None
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
The most important aim is that after the project you got a clear picture of how you will tackle your Master Thesis project and how to bring it to a successful end.
You know what is the current knowledge on your Master Thesis topic. You can read in a critical way the literature and you can place your research in the broader context of the thesis topic. You know what the specific contribution of your Master Thesis will be.
You know exactly what you are going to investigate, you can formulate a scientific hypothesis on this, you know exactly how you will investigate your hypothesis, what results can be expected and how you'll analyze and interpret these data.
You can present your project in a PowerPoint presentation and explain it to a group of fellow students and assessors.
You can write a scientific report of 6 pages describing your project
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3. Course content
The project is a separate course that is linked to the master thesis.
It consists of 2 parts: a written component and an oral presentation.
The written section includes the "introduction to the master thesis " and includes (1) the aim of the study of the master thesis, preferentially formulated as a hypothesis (2) methods, including the number of experiments and the statistical analysis (3) potential alternative research strategies (4) state-of-the-art scientific literature on the subject. This is written down on 6 pages with the same format and requirements as the master thesis (see below). This text will be submitted electronically in pdf format via the digital mailbox on blackboard, Monday the 12th week of the semester.
The oral presentation includes a PowerPoint presentation of 10 minutes, followed by questions by the co-evaluators. The oral presentation will take place in the 13th or 14th weeks of the semester. For practical considerations, the presentations of various specializations are grouped. For Erasmus Students, in principle the host lab organizes the project proposal, including the oral presentation. The assessment of the oral part is done in the host lab, the writing part is evaluated by the UA co-promoter and co-readers. Exceptionally, and in consultation with the UA co-promoter the project presentation can be made at the UA. The arrangements for possible exceptions are made at the beginning of the 2nd master year.
The rules for the use of language are identical as for the master thesis.
4. Teaching method
Personal work: Assignments - individualPaper - individualPortfolioProject-based work - individual
5. Assessment method
Written assignment: With oral presentation
Presentation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
Literature related to the subject of the thesis is listed by the promotor and is collected by the student.
7. Recommended reading - study material
Literature related to the related subject of the thesis is listed by the promotor and is collected by the student.
8. Tutoring
Students can always take contact with the promotor of the thesis or with the responsable guides of the project proposal.
laatste aanpassing: last update: 06/01/2010 17:12 frans.vanmeir
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