This intensive workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience. It will be structured around small, practical groups to ensure personalized attention and active participation. The curriculum covers:
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Comprehensive Anatomy: Tutorials on all major human joints and the spine.
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Methodological Rigor: Quality control procedures for both clinical and epidemiological studies in Osteoarthritis (OA).
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Study Planning: An interactive session to help participants navigate the critical questions required for successful study and clinical trial planning.
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Operational Execution: Discussions on the selection and qualification of sites.
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Technical Design: Designing imaging protocols for whole organ assessment, image quality control, and robust data management.
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for scientists and clinicians, including physicists, engineers, computer scientists, radiologists, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and students working on pulse sequences (RF coil design, image reconstruction, musculoskeletal and body imaging). It is also ideal for MRI technologists, clinical investigators, and anyone pursuing imaging of OA.
Platform
For years, we have been working to understand osteoarthritis from an imaging perspective. With a vast amount of imaging and clinical data now available on osteoarthritis, this is an optimal time to expand our understanding of the disease.
This workshop provides a unique platform for scientists, researchers, regulators, and members of the pharmaceutical industry to meet and engage in in-depth, open-minded discussions about the best ways to advance the field of osteoarthritis imaging. Our goal is to foster collaboration and drive innovation in the diagnosis and monitoring of OA.
Awards
Young Investigator Awards: Three of the best young investigator presenters will be recognized with monetary awards by the Scientific Committee.
IWOAI Luminary Award:
We are proud to present the IWOAI award to an individual who is considered a luminary in the field of osteoarthritis imaging, honoring their significant contributions to the discipline.
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