Contrast-enhanced Brain Perfusion Imaging: Techniques and Applications; Nov. 27, 2:00pm-3:30pm

An expert panel will examine brain perfusion physiology and the practice, pitfalls and emerging applications of CT and MR perfusion imaging.

When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 2:00-3:30pm
Where: N228

Speaker information:
Aaron Scott Field, MD, PhD, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wis.;
Max Wintermark, MD, chief of neuroradiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville; and
Gregory Sorensen, MD, director, Center for Biomarkers in Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

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