International Conference on Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology August 22-23, 2016 Vienna, Austria

Neuroimaging is the visual representation of structure and function of brain and nervous system. It includes various techniques such as CT, MRI, and PET for diagnosis. According to the world market for Point of Care (POC) diagnostics by June 2, 2015 is $4,200 billion is the investment in neuroimaging. Multimodal neuroimaging, Statistical analysis and pattern recognition, Ultra high field imaging in neuro-oncology, Ultrasonic imaging technologies, Light sheet microscopy and computational technique for 3D imaging, Transcranial Doppler neuroimaging are the main topics of discussion under this track.

Biomarker can be any substance which is introduced into an organism as an indicator for screening, detecting, diagnosing, monitoring organ function. Biomarker indicates whether there is disease or healthy state. Use of biomarker is increasing day by day in drug development.

Total market value of Biomarkers in $5.95 Billion in the year 2014 and it is expected that it will increase to $29.78 billion by the year 2018.

Neuroimaging methods are important tools for monitoring brain function and biomarkers are used in this context to study the morphology, function, microenvironment, pathological brain changes in case of neurodegenerative diseases. Biomarkers are very important topics of study and recently there is rise in interest for studying its role for neurodegenerative disorders. Blood based and cerebrospinal fluid based biomarkers are now in centre of focus.

In this track we are discussing about the role of biomarkers, various biomarkers for quantification and assessment of various diseases using neuroimaging techniques (PET, MRI).

Functional neuroimaging is an important subdivision of neuroimaging which measures the brain function, activity and disease conditions. Common methods of functional neuroimaging includes Positron emission tomography (PET), Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG) and Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Various techniques, PET present and future application, PET-MRI imaging in neurodegenerative disease, role of fMRI in Alzheimer and dementia, magnetoencephalography in study of functional brain network and medical imaging with optical tomography are main topics of discussion under the track

Bio imaging is a process of getting, processing and viewing structural or functional images of living objects by the use of various instruments like CT imaging, MRI, PET, MEG, Ultrasound, Optical imaging and so on. Image fusion is the process of combining images into one image to get relevant information is an important aspect of bio imaging. Medical imaging is a part of bio imaging which is concerned with imaging of tissues and anatomical areas of human body. Magnetic nanoparticle, Carbon dots, Graphene quantum dots, bio-photonics are current topic of research in the field of bio imaging.

Brain mapping studies the anatomy and function of brain and spinal cord by the use of structural and functional imaging techniques, molecular and cellular biology, immunohistochemistry, genetics, neurophysiology, engineering and nanotechnology. It relates brain structure with its function that is which part is responsible for which function. Brain mapping examines the changes in brain during mental illnesses and other brain diseases.

In this track we are discussing about Statistical parametric mapping, statistical   approaches, advancement and future aspects of Brain mapping.

Molecular imaging helps in visualization of cellular function and molecular pathways of an organism. It is a part of radio pharmacology and uses non-invasive techniques such as PET-CT, f MRI, SPECT in diagnosis of various diseases including neurological, cancer, cardiovascular diseases. It differs from classical imaging techniques in that it needs probe for imaging.

Neuropsychiatry is a branch of medicine which deals with the mental disorders attributable to diseases. In the study of mental disorders like Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Addictive Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative disorder, Pediatric Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry neuroimaging is an essential process. Neuropsychiatric disorders are the second cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Europe and account for 19%. About 27% of the adult population had experienced at least one of a series of mental disorders which includes problems arising from substance use, psychosis, depression, anxiety and eating disorders, personality disorder. Mental illness affects people of all ages, with a significant impact on many young people. The burden of mental illness is increasing day by day.

Radiology uses various imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases. The global radiology information systems market is expected to reach $722.1 million by the year 2019.

Interventional radiology is a sub-speciality of radiology that uses least invasive techniques to treat diseases of almost every organ. This minimally invasive image-guided procedure is an alternative of surgery and minimizes the risks and improves health outcomes. Sedative is a combination of medicine that helps to relax and reduce pain during surgery is used in interventional radiology to reduce pain, anxiety and to perform the procedure successfully.

Angiography is a x-ray based technique used to image the veins, arteries, blood vessel. It is a part of projection radiography. The angiography devices market is expected to reach $27.7 billion by the year 2019.

Coronary angiography in prediction of myocardial infarction, Micro angiography in bone healing, Nephrotoxic effect of Angiography, Risk factors in Cerebral Angiography are the main topics of discussion under the track angiography.

Neurosonology includes imaging of the brain and other neural structures. Neurofeedback is a way to train and quantify brain activity. It’s a type of biofeedback by which brain learns to function more efficiently.

In this track we are discussing about Neurosonology in acute ischemic stroke, cerebral ischemia, echo-contrast agents in neurosonology, Neuro feedback in ADHD and Hemo-encephalography (HEG) for autism.

Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses radioactive substances in determining the severity and treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal and various types of cancer. In this procedure radiopharmaceuticals are taken intravenously or orally and then external detectors (gamma cameras) form images from the radiation emitted by those radiopharmaceuticals.

In this track we are discussing about Multimodality nuclear medicine imaging , Gender specificity in nuclear medicine, its role in Pediatric malignancy and autoimmune disease and the side effects of nuclear medicine.

Radiation toxicity is the harmful effect due to exposure to high amounts of ionizing radiation. The radiation causes DNA damage, abnormal transcription response, gastrointestinal effects such as nausea and vomiting, decreases blood count, hampers normal cell division etc. Treatment of radiation toxicity is generally supportive with blood transfusions and antibiotics and in extreme cases bone marrow transfusion is applied.

Neuroimaging is very important in disease diagnosis and interventional radiology is well accepted now days as it minimizes the risk and improves healthy outcomes.