Webinar | June 18th 2025

In this webinar, we will explore the critical aspects of MRI safety, highlighting the latest research, technologies, and best practices to ensure a safe and effective imaging experience. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the potential risks of MRI procedures, abiding to practice recommendations by the ESR. Through evidence-based strategies, we will address the key measures to mitigate these risks, enhancing patient care, imaging quality and compliance with industry safety standards.

This session will provide attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of MRI safety, empowering them to improve clinical outcomes and operational efficiency while prioritizing patient well-being.

Join us for a focused, expert-led webinar exploring the latest in MRI safety. From clinical recommendations and risk-based decision-making to real-world case discussions and regulatory insights, this session connects evidence-based theory with practical application. Featuring interactive elements and expert voices from across Europe, this is a must-attend for radiology professionals committed to safer, more effective imaging.

(Time zone CET)

• At-risk patients: febrile, pregnant, high BMI, children, anesthetized/unconscious
• Common medical implants: general guidelines
• Location of exposure, combinations of implants and image artifacts
• Other considerations: positioning, medical risk/benefit and decision-making
14.40pm – The dos and the don’ts - Lessons learned and improved practices| A. Papachristodoulou
15.00pm – Clinical scenarios - Case-base discussion| H. Nobel & A. Sabeta
15.20pm – From regulatory frameworks to operational efficiency | S. Busoni

• MR Safety and operational efficiency
• Regulatory frameworks

15.50pm - Q&A
16.00pm - Closing remarks | A. Roncacci, A. Papachristodoulou & C. Paraskevopoulou



Expected Education Outcomes

Gain valuable insights into the potential risks of MRI procedures, abiding to practice recommendations by the ESR:
• Raising awareness for the risks of MRI;
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies;
• Enhancement of imaging quality and patient outcomes;
• Informed compliance with patient safety standards.
• Tackling the complexities of MRI safety;
• Optimizing operational efficiency while prioritizing patient well-being.
• The impact of identifying and communicating findings in prostate cancer on patient management.



Scientific Endorsement

European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP)
European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)
European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB)
To be confirmed:
European Board for Accreditation in Medical Physics



Registrations



 

Target Audience

- Radiographers;
- Medical Physicists;
- Radiologists;
- Other healthcare professionals with an interest in MRI



Faculty


Anesu Sabeta MSc Magnetic Resonance Imaging, UCD School of Medicine, MRI Clinical Specialist Radiographer, Affidea Tallaght, Dublin | Affidea Ireland
Francesco Santini PhD, MRSE, PD for Radiological Physics, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel | Basel, Switzerland
Hazel Nobel Clinical Service Manager/Radiography | Affidea Ireland
Athanasia Papachristodoulou Radiologist, Clinical Governance Director | Affidea Group
Simone Busoni Medical Physicist, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi | Florence, Italy




Organizing Committee:

Alessandro Roncacci Senior Vice President CMO, Affidea Group
Athanasia Papachristodoulou Radiologist, Clinical Governance Director | Affidea Group
Chryssa Paraskevopoulou Medical Physics and Radiation Protection Expert, Dose Management & Radiation Protection Manager, Affidea Group
Inês Ferreira Clinical Education Projects Coordinator, Affidea Group
Rosana Santos Clinical Education Scientific Leader, Affidea Group




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Challenges in Prostate Cancer: Screening and early Diagnosis
Expanding Teleradiology across Affidea
Critical Findings in Thoracic Imaging: expect the unexpected
Liver Imaging Update
The key to succeed in the Lab: Pre-Analytical Phase
Contrast Agents in Diagnostic Imaging: Myths and Truths - Iodine & Gadolinium
Critical Findings in Abdominal Imaging: expect the unexpected
Update on Breast Care
Clinical Research as a Care Option
Unlocking Dermatology: Strategies for identifying Skin Lesions and Building a Succcessful Dermatology Practice
The Deep Dive with Experts in Prostate Cancer - Integrated Diagnosis


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MRI Cardiac Course 2nd edition
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