DIPY WORKSHOP

Sunny Edition

24th - 28th April 2023

Le Merigot Santa Monica - Los Angeles, California

About the workshop

Attention grads, researchers, physicists, radiologists, doctors and technicians interested in medical imaging! Join us for an exciting workshop hosted by DIPY in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. 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 Santa Monica, Los Angeles!

– DIPY Team!

Speakers

Eleftherios Garyfallidis

Eleftherios Garyfallidis

Chair, DIPY Founder & Lead Developer

Indiana University

Matthew Brett

Matthew Brett

Founder of NIBABEL

Birmingham University

Ariel Rokem

Ariel Rokem

Associate DIPY Lead, eScience Institute

University of Washington, Seattle

Jason Yeatman

Jason Yeatman

Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education

Stanford

Gabriel Girard

Gabriel Girard

Research Scientist

University of Sherbrooke

Sarah Heilbronner

Sarah Heilbronner

Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience

University of Minnesota

Bennett Landman

Bennett Landman

Professor

Vanderbilt University

Jaroslaw Harezlak

Jaroslaw Harezlak

DIPY Advisor on Statistics

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

Javier Guaje

Javier Guaje

PhD Student

Indiana University

Sreekar Chigurupati

Sreekar Chigurupati

PhD Student

Indiana University

Jong Sung Park

Jong Sung Park

PhD Student

Indiana University

Wei Tang

Wei Tang

Research Scientist

Indiana University

Conference Management

Kelsey Daniel

Kelsey Daniel

Senior Conference Manager

Indiana University

Maharshi Gor

Maharshi Gor

Website & Technical Support

Indiana University

Participants From

Special Thanks

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

Schedule

Day 1 - Monday, April 24

Preprocessing
Workshop Overview & Install Instructions
Imaging Data
Visualization of 3D/4D
Brain extraction
Denoising
Registration
Susceptibility Correction

Day 2 - Tuesday, April 25

Reconstruction
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging (DKI)
Spherical Harmonic Reconstruction
Microstructure Modeling
Q-Space Trajectory Imaging
Other reconstruction

Day 3 - Wednesday, April 26

Tractography
Computational Neuroanatomy
Tractography Algorithms

FACT, EUDX, PFT, PTT

Brain Networks
Tractography Segmentation

QuickBundles, RecoBundles, Streamline Search

Tractography File Formats

TRK, TCK, TRX

Validation

Day 4 - Thursday, April 27

Tractometry
Tractography Registration

Rigid (SLR), Nonrigid (BundleWarp)

Tractometry Analysis

Bundle Analytics 1.0, Bundle Analytics 2.0

Metric Fusion
Searching for Pathways

Day 5 - Friday, April 28

Mixed Topics
Intra-Voxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM)
Tissue Classification
Other Clinical applications
Present your work
Practice
Conclusions and Next Steps

Registration

Student

$995*

Who should take this?

  • Master's Degree Students
  • PhD Candidates
  • Postdocs

Academic

$1200*

Who should take this?

  • Faculty
  • Research Scientist
  • Any Academic Personnel

Non - Academic

$1500*

Who should take this?

  • Industry Personnel
  • Medical Staff
  • Radiologists, Neurologists...
*These prices includes Unlimited Coffee, Continental Breakfast and Snacks on the venue

Venue

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at Le Merigot Santa Monica at discounted prices. This allows you to be in the same location with the conference and reduce commute time. Which further allows more time to explore Santa Monica.

Le Merigot Santa Monica, 1740 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Reservations
In order to secure a hotel room at the conference hotel, you may contact the hotel directly and specify DIPY Workshop to receive the discounted price and make your reservation. You may also reserve your room online through the group booking link below.

Last day for this discounted price is: March 15, 2023

Parking: $56

Optional Resort Fee Benefits:

  • In-room WIFI
  • Tesla & Universal Charging Stations
  • Custom Beach Cruiser Bicycle Rentals
  • Beach Chair, Umbrella, and Towel Service
  • Boogie Board Rentals
  • Coffee & Tea Served in the Lobby
  • Fruit Infused Water Served in the Lobby Every Afternoon

Transportation

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

(Airport) :  +1 310-646-5252

(Hotel) :  14.5 km NW

Hotel does not provide a shuttle service for this event

Alternative transport:

Town Car Limo Service

  • $110 (one way)
  • Reservation required

Taxi

  • $60 (one way)

Rideshare services

  • Uber
  • Lyft

Driving Directions:

SURFACE STREET

Sepulveda Blvd. north to Lincoln Boulevard north, 8 miles to Pico Blvd. turn left, right turn on to Ocean Avenue.

FREEWAY

Century Blvd. to 405 north, 5 miles to 10 west, 3 miles to 4th/5th Street Exit (stay in the lane that indicates 4th street), turn left on 4th to Pico Blvd., turn right on Pico to Ocean Avenue, then turn right on Ocean ave. We are halfway down the street on the left hand side.

Contact

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

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