Basic MRI Physics 2026
Erasmus Course on MRI
Basic MRI Physics 2026
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Brussels (BE)
General Information
This one-week module is part of the ERASMUS Course on Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
It is meant to provide a solid understanding of the basic principles underpinning MRI. Topics related to nuclear magnetic resonance, image encoding, relaxation, spin-echo and gradient-echo imaging, fast imaging, instrumentation, site planning, specialized MRI (perfusion, diffusion, flow, functional MRI).
Formal lectures are intertwined with question & answer and self-teaching sessions.
The course is targeted at diagnostic imaging professionals including fields of Clinical Radiology, Medical Physics, Radiography, Electroradiology and staff/students from clinical and scientific facilities. No previous knowledge of MR principles is assumed.
The limit of 30 participants will be followed, in the order of payment.
Organizer: Peter Van Schuerbeek, UZ Brussel
Coordinators: Steven Sawiak (UK), Peter Van Schuerbeek (BE), Steven Gandy (UK)
REGISTRATION on www.emricourse.org (new website)
Select Basic MRI Physics -Brussels (BE).
Please include address due to local requirements.
If sponsored by an institution, please specify institution data and address.
Early bird: 850 euros until 14 July 2026 (Late bird: 950 euros).
Venue: UZ Brussel, De Marollen, Landmark building, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
Contact: Peter Van Schuerbeek - Peter.VanSchuerbeek@uzbrussel.be
Language: The official course language is English.
Certificate: A certificate will be awarded to the successful candidates.
FacultyDr. Peter Van Schuerbeek (University Brussels, BE) Dr. Stephen Nicholas (University Dundee, UK) Dr. Stephen Gandy (University Dundee, UK) Dr. Stephen Sawiak (University Cambridge, UK) Dr. Maarten Nayaert (University Brussels, BE) |
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Programme
Monday 14.09.2026
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9:00 |
Registration |
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10:00 |
Background physics and mathematics Dr. P. Van Schuerbeek, Brussels |
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10:45 |
Basic NMR Dr. P. Van Schuerbeek, Brussels |
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11:45 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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12:15 |
Lunch Break |
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13:15 |
Imaging encoding Dr. P. Van Schuerbeek, Brussels |
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14:15 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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15:00 |
Instrumentation and site-planning Dr. S. Nicholas, Dundee |
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16:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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17:00 |
Welcome Reception |
Tuesday 15.09.2026
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9:00 |
Basic Spin Echo Imaging Dr. S. Sawiak, Cambridge |
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10:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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10:45 |
Spin Echo Imaging in practice Dr. S. Sawiak, Cambridge |
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11:45 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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12:15 |
Lunch Break |
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13:15 |
Relaxation times and contrast Dr. S. Gandy, Dundee |
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14:15 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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15:00 |
Safety and quality assessment Dr. S. Gandy, Dundee |
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16:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
Wednesday 16.09.2026
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9:00 |
Basic Gradient Echo Imaging Dr. P. Van Schuerbeek, Brussels |
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10:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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10:45 |
Gradient Echo Imaging in practice Dr. P. Van Schuerbeek, Brussels |
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11:45 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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12:15 |
Lunch Break |
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13:15 |
Fast and ultra-fast imaging Dr. S. Nicholas, Dundee |
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14:15 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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15:00 |
Artefacts Dr. S. Nicholas, Dundee |
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16:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
Thursday 17.09.2026
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9:00 |
Functional MRI Dr. S. Sawiak, Cambridge |
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10:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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10:45 |
Diffusion & perfusion Dr. S. Sawiak, Cambridge |
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11:45 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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12:15 |
Lunch Break |
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13:15 |
Flow effects and angiography Dr. S. Gandy, Dundee |
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14:15 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
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15:00 |
Cardiac imaging Dr. S. Gandy, Dundee |
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16:00 |
Self Evaluation - Self Teaching |
Friday 18.09.2026
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9:00 |
MR Spectroscopy Dr.M. Naeyaert |
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9:45 |
Use of contrast - Panel discussion Mod. P. Van Schuerbeek |
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10:15 |
Examination and course evaluation |
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11:00 |
Coffee - Tea |
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11:45 |
Certificates & Farewell |
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