MRI basics for Multiple Sclerosis

Introduction to neuroradiology imaging for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and basics of clinical diagnosis.

Course details
Non-credit course
University
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi
Institution
Teacher
Various Teachers
Category
Clinical Neurotechnology
Dimension
Clinical neurotechnology
Level
Advanced

Provide an introduction to neuroradiology imaging for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), basics of clinical diagnosis, followed by tutorials on neuroradiological evaluation, important diseases mimicking MS, and a case-by-case diagnostic tutorial on MS diagnosis.

Target Audience: Graduate students, researchers, and medical doctors aiming to do research in the field of multiple sclerosis or interested in learning the basics of MRI diagnostics in MS

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of MRI

Course Features
Understand the fundamental clinical diagnostic criteria for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (e.g., McDonald Criteria) and its typical disease progression.
Identify the standard MRI sequences used in neuroradiology (T1, T2, FLAIR, and contrast-enhanced) specifically for neuroinflammatory diseases.
Demonstrate the ability to distinguish MS from "mimic" diseases based on lesion morphology, location, and clinical context.
Step-by-step MS diagnostic case analysis

Lessons

Number of lessons: 6
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    Basics of Neuroradiology in Multiple Sclerosis
    Vera Keil

    This lecture serves as a fundamental introduction to neuroradiology for researchers working in neuroinflammation. It bridges the gap between gross anatomy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), providing a "basics of the basics"…

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    MS Diagnostics - The Clinical Perspective
    Eva Strijbis

    This lecture provides a comprehensive clinical overview of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), bridging the gap between historical descriptions and modern neurology. It explores the biology of MS as an inflammatory and neurodegenerative…

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    MS Diagnostics - The Neuroradiological Perspective
    Vera Keil

    This lecture provides a detailed neuroradiological tour of the diagnosis and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis using MRI. It focuses on the specific anatomical markers required to prove dissemination in space and time, including…

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    MS-related diseases
    Vera Keil, Eva Strijbis

    This lecture addresses the complex diagnostic challenge of distinguishing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from its many clinical "mimics." It covers the specialized 2025 diagnostic criteria, emphasizing the importance of proving…

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    MS Case-based diagnostics
    Eva Strijbis

    This lecture features a clinical lecture focused on the practical application of the McDonald criteria for diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through real-world patient cases. The lecture reviews key imaging landmarks, such as…

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    Challenges of MS Diagnosis and Treatment in Türkiye
    Serkan Emekli

    The lecture provides an in-depth look at the unique landscape of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) care in Türkiye, covering the structure of the national healthcare system, the high volume of neuroimaging, and the specific regulatory…