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Newbie guide

2026-09-01T09:59:21Z

Rhaast: Updated for Girona

== 🎒 First Time at ESMRMB? Tips & Tricks for Getting the Most Out of the 2026 Annual Meeting in girona ==
So, you’re going to the '''2026 ESMRMB meeting in Girona''', perfect! This is your chance to dive into the vibrant, sometimes overwhelming, but always inspiring world of MR conferences.

Whether you’re making your in-person conference debut or you’re already experienced and just looking for fresh tips, this guide will help you navigate it all, with advice collected from conference veterans, past webinars, and early career researchers like you.

If you'd like an even smoother start, we'd love to see you at the ECR Committee's precongress workshop, '''"Magnetic North: Your Guide to Navigating ESMRMB."''' This full-day, in-person event takes place just before the conference and is designed to help you feel at home before the main meeting begins. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow first timers, reconnect with familiar faces, and get to know experienced MR researchers who are eager to share their insights, answer your questions, and help you make the most of your time at ESMRMB.
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=== 🎯 Before the Conference: Set Yourself Up for Success ===
'''💡 Know the conference structure'''

The meeting has three focus topics: ''Future of MR Machines'', ''Future of MR in Clinical Practice'' and ''Future of MR in Society'', and two educational tracks: ''Building Together'' & ''Broadening the Horizon'', to help you find coherent themes.

'''🔎 Explore the program early'''

Start by browsing the program for your topics of interest—don’t try to see ''everything''. Prioritize sessions, speakers, and abstracts that excite you.

'''📅 Build your own schedule'''

Some prefer digital tools, others like to scribble on printouts—do what works best for you. Add buffer time! Some sessions are far apart, and spontaneous hallway chats are often the best moments.

'''🤝 Make a list of people to meet'''

Reach out to potential collaborators, researchers whose work you admire, or people you’ve only met online. A quick “Hey, are you attending ESMRMB?” message goes a long way.

'''🍷 Know your social schedule'''

From the '''Welcome Reception''' on Thursday, the '''Poster Drinks''' on Friday, to the '''Networking Dinner''' on Saturday (be sure to book it explicitly), every day during the ESMRMB meeting is full of informal chances to connect. Ask around,there are always institution-specific events and spontaneous meetups.
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=== 🧠 During the Conference: Make It Yours ===
'''🎓 Make the most of the program'''

Check session contents, not just titles. Focus on what's most relevant to your current projects or learning gaps. Be sure to check out session types such as educationals, hot topics debates, and member sessions beyond the classic scientific sessions.

'''📌 Find your conference style'''

Some love talks, others thrive in poster sessions or short lighting talks. Don’t force yourself into every session block—poster halls and coffee corners can be just as valuable.

'''📝 Take notes—your future self will thank you'''

Decide beforehand how you’ll keep track (notebook, app, OneNote, etc.). Label clearly for easier post-conference review.

'''🙋 Network without pressure'''

Not into cold networking? Start with sessions by people you're curious about. Prepare 1–2 questions in advance. It’s a smooth way to start a conversation. The ESMRMB community is a friendly and welcoming crowd, always open to meeting new people, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

💬 '''You know someone ‘from the literature’ but are afraid to talk to them?'''

Send an email to suggest to meet at their poster for a short chat or tell a colleague/friend who knows them to get you introduced. Or just be brave and say hi at their poster session. Its okay to say you are new to MRI and guaranteed people will be kind to you.

'''🧲 Want to attract people to your poster?'''

Add some fun frills that people can ask you about or mini-print-outs or little objects that can help to explain your research in layman's terms. You can also participate in the GAP award to further promote your abstract and have a chance of winning up to 200 €.

'''🛠️ Looking to build skills that will strengthen your research career?'''

Join our '''Early Career Researchers''' session, '''"Make Your Research Future-Proof!".''' Learn from Francesco Santini, Omer Faruk Gulban, and Christophe Phillips as they discuss reproducibility in MR research and share practical approaches to developing robust, well-documented analysis workflows and reusable datasets.

'''⏸ Take breaks, skip guilt-free'''

FOMO is real, but burnout is worse. Schedule in time to eat, rest, and discover the city, especially with Girona’s sun calling outside! Perhaps this would be a good time to try out the MR board game!
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=== 🎤 Presenters: Own Your Moment ===
'''💬 Don’t panic if you don’t know the answer'''

It’s okay to say, “That’s a great question, I’d love to follow up afterward.” Stay after your session, there’s now '''dedicated time to meet speakers'''!

'''📇 Be approachable'''

You don’t need business cards, but make sure your name and contact info are findable (e.g., QR codes, LinkedIn, email on your last slide).

✨ '''Don’t overcomplicate your presentation.'''

Keep it simple and clear, don’t rush through it. It’s always better to say a bit less and deliver a strong, memorable message, rather than overload your talk with too much information.

💡 '''Feeling nervous? You’re not alone.'''

If you feel like throwing yourself in front of a bus to avoid presenting, know that most speakers recognize that feeling (even the experienced ones!). It’s totally normal to be stressed. You’ll do great!
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=== 🤔 Not Sure How to Mingle? Try This: ===
✅ '''Compliment someone’s poster or talk''' – it’s a natural conversation starter.

✅ '''Ask what they’ve enjoyed at the conference so far''' – everyone has a favorite moment!

✅ '''Say you’re new''' – it's relatable and instantly lowers the barrier.
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=== 🔁 After the Conference: Don’t Let It End ===
'''📚 Review & share your notes'''

Consider organizing a wrap-up meeting with your group. Summarize your highlights and discuss what you learned.

'''📨 Follow up'''

Send short, friendly messages to people you met or whose work inspired you. Mention something specific from your interaction, or share a related paper.

'''💡 Stay connected'''

Follow ESMRMB on social media. Watch for '''ECRC highlights''' and future events to keep the momentum going.

'''Missed something?'''

Check ESMRMB’s YouTube channel for some of the previous years’ educational talks!
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=== 💬 Final Thoughts ===
Conferences can feel like a whirlwind, especially the first time. You won't see everything, and that’s okay. Let yourself explore, make space for serendipity, and most importantly: '''enjoy the ride'''.

If you want a first-timer’s perspective, listen to our ECRC podcast with Annelia Haek (Ghent University) on preparing a power pitch, navigating nonstop socializing, and turning nerves into momentum. 🎧 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YmSW4lMTzprIpTRnyDRME Play the episode on Spotify]

'''Welcome to the ESMRMB community. See you in Girona!'''

Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture

2026-04-13T14:10:21Z

Rhaast: Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture

{{Member Session
| title= Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture
| short_text= This session highlights state-of-the-art venous, arterial, and microvascular imaging methods, focusing on methodological innovations, validation, and emerging clinical and cognitive applications, while addressing remaining challenges in their integration.
| duration= 90m
| audience= Physicists, Biologists, Radiologists
| Moderators= Dimo Ivanov, Roy Haast
| Moderators_Confirmed= Ivanov and Haast
| Speaker1= Omer Faruk Gulban
| Speaker1_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker2= Hendrik Mattern
| Speaker2_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker3= Khazar Ahmadi
| Speaker3_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker4= Natalia Petridou
| Speaker4_Confirmed= Yes
| Year=2026
}}



== Session description ==

The brain’s angioarchitecture plays a central role in both physiological function and a wide range of neurological disorders. Advances in MRI have enabled increasingly detailed, non-invasive characterization of vascular structures across spatial scales, from large arteries and veins to the microvasculature. At the same time, these developments are improving our understanding of how vascular organization shapes functional MRI signals, including their spatial specificity, temporal dynamics, and variation across cortical depth.

Recent methodological innovations, including high-resolution venous imaging, advanced arterial imaging approaches, and techniques sensitive to cerebral blood volume changes such as VASO, allow more precise investigation of vascular contributions to imaging signals. Beyond mapping vascular architecture, these approaches help disentangle neuronal and vascular sources of fMRI contrast, assess macrovascular and microvascular influences on BOLD responses, and evaluate the spatial spread of hemodynamic signals. In parallel, simulation frameworks based on realistic vascular models are providing new ways to interpret vascular effects on laminar and functional imaging data.

This session will present state-of-the-art developments in imaging and analyzing the brain’s angioarchitecture, covering venous and arterial systems, microvascular-sensitive functional imaging, and the influence of vascular organization on BOLD signals. The talks will highlight methodological advances, validation strategies, modeling approaches, and emerging applications in both clinical and cognitive domains, with relevance for improving the interpretability of fMRI and identifying markers of vascular health and neurovascular disease.

The program will be the following:

*Imaging the venous architecture of the human brain ''(Omer Faruk Gulban)''
This talk will introduce advanced MRI methods for visualizing and quantifying the brain’s venous system. Emphasis will be placed on high-resolution gradient-echo weighted imaging techniques and their applications in mapping venous structure, variability, and function. Potential clinical applications and implications for interpreting BOLD fMRI signals will be discussed.

*Arterial imaging and advanced MRI technologies for mapping brain vasculature ''(Hendrik Mattern)''
This presentation will focus on cutting-edge arterial imaging techniques, including time-resolved and high-resolution angiographic approaches. The integration of these methods with advanced MRI technologies will be highlighted, enabling improved characterization of arterial structure and function. Applications in cerebrovascular disease and research contexts will be explored.

*Enhancing fMRI sensitivity to neuronal activity using VASO and capillary blood volume imaging ''(Khazar Ahmadi)''
This talk will present vascular space occupancy (VASO) techniques as a method to improve the specificity of fMRI to neuronal activity by targeting capillary blood volume changes, particularly in the hippocampus. Methodological developments enabling laminar imaging of this challenging region, along with validation studies and applications in cognitive neuroscience will be discussed, focusing on reducing venous contributions associated with traditional BOLD imaging.

*Assessing the influence of the functional vascular organization on BOLD signals ''(Natalia Petridou)''
This talk will discuss factors that affect the spatial spread and temporal dynamics of BOLD responses across cortical depth, with a focus on laminar vascular organization. Contributions to the fMRI signal arising from vascular processes, including macro- and microvascular reactivity, as well as the point-spread function of the BOLD response, will be addressed, together with insights from simulations based on realistic vascular models. The relevance for extracting neurophysiological information and identifying markers of vascular health in neurovascular disease will be addressed.

*Discussion and summary
A moderated discussion will synthesize insights across venous, arterial, and microvascular imaging approaches, highlighting how these methods can be combined to characterize brain vascular architecture and its influence on functional MRI signals. Particular attention will be given to challenges in interpreting BOLD responses in light of vascular organization, reactivity, and cortical-depth-dependent effects, as well as to the role of validation and simulation-based modeling in improving physiological specificity.

Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture

2026-04-13T13:37:41Z

Rhaast: Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture

{{Member Session
| title= Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture
| short_text= This session highlights state-of-the-art venous, arterial, and microvascular imaging methods, focusing on methodological innovations, validation, and emerging clinical and cognitive applications, while addressing remaining challenges in their integration.
| duration= 90m
| audience= Physicists, Biologists, Radiologists
| Moderators= Dimo Ivanov, Roy Haast
| Moderators_Confirmed= Ivanov and Haast
| Speaker1= Omer Faruk Gulban
| Speaker1_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker2= Hendrik Mattern
| Speaker2_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker3= Khazar Ahmadi
| Speaker3_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker4= Natalia Petridou
| Speaker4_Confirmed= Yes
| Year=2026
}}



== Session description ==

The brain’s angioarchitecture plays a central role in both physiological function and a wide range of neurological disorders. Advances in MRI have enabled increasingly detailed, non-invasive characterization of vascular structures across spatial scales, from large arteries and veins to the microvasculature. These developments are opening new avenues for understanding neurovascular coupling, improving the specificity of functional MRI, and providing biomarkers for clinical applications.

Recent methodological innovations, including high-resolution venous imaging, advanced arterial imaging approaches, and techniques sensitive to cerebral blood volume changes such as VASO, allow more precise investigation of vascular contributions to imaging signals. These techniques not only enhance our ability to map vascular architecture but also improve sensitivity and specificity to neuronal activity and pathology. However, challenges remain in integrating these approaches into robust clinical and cognitive neuroscience workflows.

This session will present state-of-the-art developments in imaging the brain’s angioarchitecture, covering venous and arterial systems as well as microvascular-sensitive functional imaging. The talks will highlight methodological advances, validation strategies, and emerging applications in both clinical and cognitive domains.

The program will be the following:

*Imaging the venous architecture of the human brain ''(Omer Faruk Gulban)''
This talk will introduce advanced MRI methods for visualizing and quantifying the brain’s venous system. Emphasis will be placed on high-resolution gradient-echo weighted imaging techniques and their applications in mapping venous structure, variability, and function. Potential clinical applications and implications for interpreting BOLD fMRI signals will be discussed.

*Arterial imaging and advanced MRI technologies for mapping brain vasculature ''(Hendrik Mattern)''
This presentation will focus on cutting-edge arterial imaging techniques, including time-resolved and high-resolution angiographic approaches. The integration of these methods with advanced MRI technologies will be highlighted, enabling improved characterization of arterial structure and function. Applications in cerebrovascular disease and research contexts will be explored.

*Enhancing fMRI sensitivity to neuronal activity using VASO and capillary blood volume imaging ''(Khazar Ahmadi)''
This talk will present vascular space occupancy (VASO) techniques as a method to improve the specificity of fMRI to neuronal activity by targeting capillary blood volume changes, particularly in the hippocampus. Methodological developments enabling laminar imaging of this challenging region, along with validation studies and applications in cognitive neuroscience will be discussed, focusing on reducing venous contributions associated with traditional BOLD imaging.

*Assessing the influence of the functional vascular organization on BOLD signals ''(Natalia Petridou)''
This talk will discuss factors that affect the spatial spread and temporal dynamics of BOLD responses across cortical depth, with a focus on laminar vascular organization. Contributions to the fMRI signal arising from vascular processes, including macro- and microvascular reactivity, as well as the point-spread function of the BOLD response, will be addressed, together with insights from simulations based on realistic vascular models. The relevance for extracting neurophysiological information and identifying markers of vascular health in neurovascular disease will be addressed.

*Discussion and summary
A moderated discussion will synthesize the presented methods, address current limitations, and explore future directions for integrating vascular imaging approaches into clinical and cognitive research.

Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture

2026-04-13T07:56:37Z

Rhaast: Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture

{{Member Session
| title= Emerging imaging and analysis methods of the brain’s angioarchitecture
| short_text= This session highlights state-of-the-art venous, arterial, and microvascular imaging methods, focusing on methodological innovations, validation, and emerging clinical and cognitive applications, while addressing remaining challenges in their integration.
| duration= 60m
| audience= Physicists, Biologists, Radiologists
| Moderators= Dimo Ivanov, Roy Haast
| Moderators_Confirmed= Ivanov and Haast
| Speaker1= Omer Faruk Gulban
| Speaker1_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker2= Hendrik Mattern
| Speaker2_Confirmed= Yes
| Speaker3= Khazar Ahmadi
| Speaker3_Confirmed= Yes
| Year=2026
}}



== Session description ==

The brain’s angioarchitecture plays a central role in both physiological function and a wide range of neurological disorders. Advances in MRI have enabled increasingly detailed, non-invasive characterization of vascular structures across spatial scales, from large arteries and veins to the microvasculature. These developments are opening new avenues for understanding neurovascular coupling, improving the specificity of functional MRI, and providing biomarkers for clinical applications.

Recent methodological innovations, including high-resolution venous imaging, advanced arterial imaging approaches, and techniques sensitive to cerebral blood volume changes such as VASO, allow more precise investigation of vascular contributions to imaging signals. These techniques not only enhance our ability to map vascular architecture but also improve sensitivity and specificity to neuronal activity and pathology. However, challenges remain in integrating these approaches into robust clinical and cognitive neuroscience workflows.

This session will present state-of-the-art developments in imaging the brain’s angioarchitecture, covering venous and arterial systems as well as microvascular-sensitive functional imaging. The talks will highlight methodological advances, validation strategies, and emerging applications in both clinical and cognitive domains.

The program will be the following:

*Imaging the venous architecture of the human brain ''(Omer Faruk Gulban)''
This talk will introduce advanced MRI methods for visualizing and quantifying the brain’s venous system. Emphasis will be placed on high-resolution gradient-echo weighted imaging techniques and their applications in mapping venous structure, variability, and function. Potential clinical applications and implications for interpreting BOLD fMRI signals will be discussed.

*Arterial imaging and advanced MRI technologies for mapping brain vasculature ''(Hendrik Mattern)''
This presentation will focus on cutting-edge arterial imaging techniques, including time-resolved and high-resolution angiographic approaches. The integration of these methods with advanced MRI technologies will be highlighted, enabling improved characterization of arterial structure and function. Applications in cerebrovascular disease and research contexts will be explored.

*Enhancing fMRI sensitivity to neuronal activity using VASO and capillary blood volume imaging ''(Khazar Ahmadi)''
This talk will present vascular space occupancy (VASO) techniques as a method to improve the specificity of fMRI to neuronal activity by targeting capillary blood volume changes, particularly in the hippocampus. Methodological developments enabling laminar imaging of this challenging region, along with validation studies and applications in cognitive neuroscience will be discussed, focusing on reducing venous contributions associated with traditional BOLD imaging.

*Discussion and summary
A moderated discussion will synthesize the presented methods, address current limitations, and explore future directions for integrating vascular imaging approaches into clinical and cognitive research.

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2026-03-19T14:51:21Z

Rhaast: Rhaast moved page (Title) to 2-year postdoc position in neuroimaging: Misspelled title

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2-year postdoc position in neuroimaging

2026-03-19T14:51:21Z

Rhaast: Rhaast moved page (Title) to 2-year postdoc position in neuroimaging: Misspelled title

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| title=Postdoc neuroimaging (3T and 7T MRI) in Marseille
| short_text=Postdoctoral position in neuroimaging and non-invasive deep brain stimulation in Marseille, France.
| type=Postdoc 
| location=Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
| deadline_year=2026
| deadline_month=6
| deadline_day=30
| salary_start= 
| salary_end= 
| salary_currency= 
}}

== Project Background ==

The ''NAUTILUS project'', led by Prof. Viktor Jirsa, aims to develop a ''Virtual Brain Twin (VBT)'' platform that integrates non-invasive deep brain stimulation with a digital twin of a patient’s brain. Using ''Temporal Interference (TI) stimulation'', the platform enables focal, high-resolution modulation of deep brain structures without surgery. One of the project’s key use cases focuses on developing non-invasive ''Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)'' for movement disorders and epilepsy by targeting subcortical networks with high spatial precision using simultaneous fMRI and TI stimulation.

== Key Responsibilities ==

In this project, the candidate will:

* Acquire and analyze fMRI experiments with simultaneous multiple TI (mTI) stimulation at 3T in healthy volunteers
** Map BOLD responses
** Assess functional connectivity changes during stimulation of the basal ganglia, thalamus, and pallidum

* Analyze 7T MRI data to:
** Compare high-resolution structural connectivity
** Compare functional connectivity with stimulation-evoked connectivity obtained at 3T

* Collaborate on integrating experimental data into the VBT platform to simulate personalized mTI responses

== Qualifications and Skills Required ==

* PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
* Strong background in:
** fMRI
** Neuroimaging and/or brain stimulation
* Experience with fMRI data acquisition and analysis
* Proficiency in scientific Python programming

== Desirable Experience ==

* Knowledge of brain connectivity analysis (e.g., tractography, functional connectivity)
* Familiarity with:
** Computational modeling
** Virtual brain platforms
* Previous work on:
** Temporal Interference (TI) stimulation
** Neuromodulation

== Working Environment ==

The successful candidate will join a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative team within the ''NAUTILUS consortium'', including:

* '''CRMBM (amU–CNRS–APHM, Marseille, France)'''
** Leading center for biomedical MRI
** Equipped with 3T and 7T MRI scanners
** Primary location of the postdoctoral researcher

* '''INS – Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes (Marseille, France)'''
** Pioneer in computational neuroscience and brain modeling
** Central contributor to ''The Virtual Brain (TVB)'' and emerging VBT initiatives

This collaboration provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of:

* Experimental neuroimaging
* Computational modeling
* Clinical applications

== Application Process ==

Interested candidates should submit:

# A cover letter describing their research interests and motivation
# A detailed CV (including publications and contact information for two references)

Applications should be sent to:

* Maxime Guye – maxime.guye@univ-amu.fr
* Roy Haast – roy.haast@univ-amu.fr
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2-year postdoc position in neuroimaging

2026-03-19T14:48:33Z

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2-year postdoc position in neuroimaging

2026-03-19T14:47:19Z

Rhaast: Postdoc Marseille

Practical statistics

2025-09-09T13:19:46Z

Rhaast: Created the page

'''Hands-on MRI statistics session'''

We are looking forward to welcoming you and your laptop at the ‘[https://api.mycongressonline.net/api-Congress-agenda.html?record=1b529d03-99be-9d88-b148-67851f94ef99&key=ab10c6a3e4ba4db1629057c3d8dca3e66653b897&search=statistics Practical Statistics]’ Friday session (15h40 – 17h10, Salle Major). Ludovica Griffanti and Alessia Sarica will guide us through classical (e.g., general linear modeling) and more advanced (e.g., explanatory AI) statistical methods to analyze our MRI data. If you want to be optimally prepared, please go to [https://open.win.ox.ac.uk/pages/fslcourse/website/downloads.html this] page and follow the instructions below (requires FSL to be installed).
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File:Download instructions.png

2025-09-09T13:17:05Z

Rhaast:

Follow these steps to download the demo data

MRI of Hypothalamus in eating disorders

2025-05-05T08:53:44Z

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MRI of Hypothalamus in eating disorders

2025-05-05T08:52:34Z

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