Micro Imaging RF Coil Workshop

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will host its Biennial Micro Imaging RF Coil Workshop for research students and scientists worldwide from March 3^rd to 7^th, 2025.

Overview

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Application Deadline

January 25^th, 2025

Apply for 2025 RF Coil Workshop

The National MagLab in Tallahassee will be hosting a 5-day advanced coil workshop on building radio frequency MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) volume coils. This workshop will focus on constructing a birdcage volume coil for a 500 MHz MRI micro-imaging system. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in coil construction, tuning, and impedance matching. Additionally, the workshop includes a 1-day on-site training session on performing EM simulations by CST engineers, and a 1-day Bruker Paravision training to learn about pulse programming and magnet experimental setups.

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Details

Application process

To apply use this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDFXOPLL6Ri6kyED-R8NQkDjDs1xoXylPUIpP-E7UmofEe9A/viewform?usp=sf_link or email your CV/bio sketch and a letter of support from your PI/supervisor to Malathy Elumalai by January 25^th, 2025.
The RF Coil Workshop registration fee is $150. Once your application is approved, register for the workshop using - https://commerce.cashnet.com/FSUMAGLAB
Lunches are provided during the workshop; transportation, lodging, and other meals are the responsibility of each participant. Space is limited to 5 attendees.
Due to the space limits within the RF laboratory, excess applicants will be waitlisted in consideration for future workshops.

Schedule

Morning sessions- Lectures and vendor talks; Afternoon session- Hands on coil construction.

Day 1: Introduction to birdcage coil and baking coil patterns to the former

Day 2: Soldering components /tuning and impedance matching the coil.

Day 3: Circuit simulation, bench testing, and magnet testing

Day 4: CST EM simulations training by CST engineers

Day 5: Paravision training by Bruker engineers

Safety

User badges will be provided when you arrive at the MagLab on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. You must display your name badge during the entire week to identify yourself as an RF coil workshop participant.

The MagLab does not allow "open-toed shoes" in lab spaces. You MUST wear close-toed shoes (no flip-flops or sandals). In addition, if you have any implants (like knee replacements or metal pins) or medical devices that you rely upon (such as pacemakers or insulin pumps), let us know as soon as possible.

Travel Information

Please refer to Travel to Tallahassee page for more information.

Visa Information

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Organizer/Instructor

Malathy Elumalai

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Last modified on 11 December 2024