DIPY WORKSHOP

Online Edition

17th - 21st March 2025

Bloomington - Indiana

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About the workshop

Attention grads, researchers, physicists, radiologists, doctors and technicians interested in medical imaging! Join us for an exciting online workshop hosted by DIPY. Our comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to master the latest techniques and tools in structural and diffusion imaging.

Our team of expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of diffusion theory, data pre-processing, fiber tracking, and much more. You'll have the opportunity to learn from industry-leading professionals, ask questions, and network with like-minded peers.

Whether you're new to diffusion imaging or an experienced practitioner, this workshop is perfect for you. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of individuals at all levels of expertise. Don't miss this chance to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Register today to secure your spot in this highly anticipated event. We can't wait to see you in the event!

– DIPY Team!

Speakers

Eleftherios Garyfallidis

Eleftherios Garyfallidis

Chair, DIPY Founder & Lead Developer

Associate Professor, Indiana University

Simon Warfield

Simon Warfield

Director of Radiology Research, Thorne Griscom Professor of Radiology

Harvard Medical School

Franco Pestilli

Franco Pestilli

Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

The University of Texas at Austin

Ariel Rokem

Ariel Rokem

Associate DIPY Lead, eScience Institute

Research Associate Professor, University of Washington, Seattle

Maxime Descoteaux

Maxime Descoteaux

DIPY Scientific Advisor

University of Sherbrooke, QC, CA

Marco Palombo

Marco Palombo

Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer)

Cardiff University

Alexandra Badea

Alexandra Badea

Associate Professor Radiology & Neurology

Duke University

Julien Cohen-Adad

Julien Cohen-Adad

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Polytechnique Montreal

Kelly Chang

Kelly Chang

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

University of Washington

Gabriel Girard

Gabriel Girard

Research Scientist

University of Sherbrooke

Rafael Neto Henriques

Rafael Neto Henriques

Postdoctoral Researcher

Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, PT

Wei Tang

Wei Tang

Research Scientist

Indiana University

Jon Haitz Legarreta Gorroño

Jon Haitz Legarreta Gorroño

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard University

Serge Koudoro

Serge Koudoro

DIPY Release Manager

Indiana University

Shreyas Fadnavis

Shreyas Fadnavis

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard University

Bramsh Qamar Chandio

Bramsh Qamar Chandio

Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Southern California

Sreekar Chigurupati

Sreekar Chigurupati

PhD Student

Indiana University

Praitayini Kanakaraj

Praitayini Kanakaraj

PhD Student

Vanderbilt University

Jong Sung Park

Jong Sung Park

PhD Student

Indiana University

Maharshi Gor

Maharshi Gor

Research Associate

Indiana University

Aziza Jabdaragh

Aziza Jabdaragh

PhD Student

Indiana University

Mohamed Abouagour

Mohamed Abouagour

PhD Student

Indiana University

Atharva Shah

Atharva Shah

Graduate Student

Indiana University

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Special Thanks

Multiple speakers including Garyfallidis, Landman and Harezlak are funded by the National Institutes of Health. In addition, Koudoro, Rokem and Girard are funded from an EOSS grant through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Why DIPY Workshop?

Here are a few reasons why attending the DIPY MR Imaging workshop is essential:

  1. 1.

    Hands-on experience:

    The workshop offers a hands-on learning experience, which is essential for learning how to use MR imaging techniques and software effectively. The practical sessions provide attendees with the opportunity to work on real-world problems and gain valuable experience in the field.

  2. 2.

    Expert instructors:

    The workshop is led by expert instructors who have extensive experience in MR imaging and DIPY software. They provide valuable insights and expertise, which is essential for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field.

  3. 3.

    Networking opportunities:

    The workshop provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to network with other professionals in the field. This can lead to collaborations and the sharing of knowledge and expertise, which is critical for advancing research in the field.

  4. 4.

    Access to the latest technology:

    The DIPY workshop provides access to the latest software for analyzing and processing MR imaging data. This ensures that attendees are working with the most advanced technology available, which can lead to more accurate and efficient analysis of data.

  5. 5.

    Deep understanding of the theory behind the methods:

    The topics covered need a solid understanding of the models, theory and math. For this reason, all tutorials will be provided at four levels :
    a) Theory
    b) Algorithms/Methods
    c) Code/Interfaces
    d) Clinical Application Examples.

Highlights

Highlights

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Advanced tractometry
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Warping of bundles
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Cinematic visualization
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State-of-the-art preprocessing
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Accurate brain extraction
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Generative approaches for missing data

Schedule

All the times mentioned in the section are according to EST Time Zone.

Day 1 - Monday, March 17

Preprocessing
Workshop Overview

09:00 - 09:45

Eleftherios Garyfallidis
Keynote: To Be Announced

10:00 - 10:45

Simon Warfield
Interfaces for Clinical Use

11:00 - 11:45

Serge Koudoro

Deep Bias-field Correction

13:00 - 13:45

Praitayini Kanakara
Brain Extraction and Tissue Classification

14:00 - 14:45

Jong Sung Park
Image-based Registration

15:00 - 15:45

Serge Koudoro
Denoising with Patch2Self3

16:00 - 16:45

Shreyas Fadnavis
Distortion Correction

17:00 - 17:45

Sreekar Chigurupati
Study Group Sessions

18:00 - 18:30

All

Day 2 - Tuesday, March 18

Reconstruction
Keynote: To be Announced

09:00 - 09:45

Marco Palombo
Guided Practice

10:00 - 10:45

Serge Koudoro
Diffusion Tensor and Kurtosis Imaging

11:00 - 11:45

Atharva Shah

Spherical Harmonic Reconstruction

13:00 - 13:45

Maxime Descoteaux
Microstructure Modeling

14:00 - 14:45

Rafael Henriques
Q-Space Trajectory and Correlation Tensor Imaging

15:00 - 15:45

Rafael Henriques
Fractal Dimensions for Segmentation

16:00 - 16:45

Aziza Jabdaragh
WebGPU Mayhem

17:00 - 17:45

Maharshi Gor
E-Posters (Present your work)

18:00 - 18:30

All

Day 3 - Wednesday, March 19

Tractography
Keynote: To be Announced

9:00 - 9:45

TBA
Introduction to computational neuroanatomy

10:00 - 10:45

Wei Tang
The New Fast Tracking

11:00 - 11:45

Gabriel Girard

Keynote: Connectomics Research

13:00 - 13:45

Alexandra Badea
Tractography Segmentation

14:00 - 14:45

Mohamed Abouagour
Tractography-based Registration

15:00 - 15:45

Bramsh Qamar Chandio
Guided Practice

16:00 - 16:45

Serge Koudoro
E-Posters

17:00 - 17:45

All

Day 4 - Thursday, March 20

Tractometry
Keynote: To be Announced

09:00 - 09:45

Franco Pestilli
Bundle Analytics

10:00 - 10:45

Bramsh Qamar Chandio
New Frontiers in Bundle Analytics

11:00 - 11:45

Ariel Rokem

Keynote : To be Announced

13:00 - 13:45

Julien Cohen-Adad
Deep Learning for Tractography

14:00 - 14:45

Jon Haitz Legarreta
Guided Practice

15:00 - 15:45

Bramsh Chandio
Free Water Processing

16:00 - 16:45

Kelly Chang
Study Group Sessions

17:00 - 17:45

All

Day 5 - Friday, March 21

Mixed Topics
Keynote: To be Announced

09:00 - 09:45

TBA
Demo Session

10:00 - 10:45

All
Keynote: Aris Sotiras (GNN-based Registration)

11:00 - 11:45

TBA

GPU Development

13:00 - 13:45

John Kruper
Guided Practice

14:00 - 14:45

TBA
AI Huddle

15:00 - 15:45

Sreekar Chigurupati
To be announced

16:00 - 16:45

TBA
Final Assembly

17:00 - 18:00

All

Registration

*Get the Early Birds 25% Discount before 3rd January 2025.

Student

Master's Degree Students, PhD Candidates, Postdocs should take this option.

Basic

$400 $300*

What will be included?

  • Listen to the talks live.
  • Learn from the experts.
  • Basic kit for diffusion imaging.
  • Ability to upgrade during the workshop.
  • Complete 5 days of workshop

Premium

$800 $600*

What will be included?

  • Everything in Basic.
  • Up to 6 one-hour 1:1 with DIPY developers.
  • Access to talks after the workshop.
  • Access to materials after the workshop.
  • Year-long support option.
  • Attend Study Groups.
  • Present your work.
  • LinkedIn verifiable certificate.

Academic

Faculty, Research Scientists, Any Academic Personnel should take this option.

Basic

$550 $412.5*

What will be included?

  • Listen to the talks live.
  • Learn from the experts.
  • Basic kit for diffusion imaging.
  • Ability to upgrade during the workshop.
  • Complete 5 days of workshop

Premium

$1100 $825*

What will be included?

  • Everything in Basic.
  • Up to 6 one-hour 1:1 with DIPY developers.
  • Access to talks after the workshop.
  • Access to materials after the workshop.
  • Year-long support option.
  • Attend Study Groups.
  • Present your work.
  • LinkedIn verifiable certificate.

Non - Academic

Industry Personnel, Medical Staff, Radiologists, Neurologists, etc. should take this option.

Basic

$700 $525*

What will be included?

  • Listen to the talks live.
  • Learn from the experts.
  • Basic kit for diffusion imaging.
  • Ability to upgrade during the workshop.
  • Complete 5 days of workshop

Premium

$1300 $975*

What will be included?

  • Everything in Basic.
  • Up to 6 one-hour 1:1 with DIPY developers.
  • Access to talks after the workshop.
  • Access to materials after the workshop.
  • Year-long support option.
  • Attend Study Groups.
  • Present your work.
  • LinkedIn verifiable certificate.

Returning Attendees

People who have attended previous workshops should take this option.

Returning

$200 $150*

What will be included?

  • Listen to the live talks.
  • Learn from the experts.
  • Basic kit for diffusion imaging.
  • Complete 5 days of workshop.
  • Attend Study Groups.
  • Present your work.

Contact

Contact us for more information by sending an email at workshop@dipy.org

or joining our interactive chatroom at https://gitter.im/dipy/dipy