Aim of the symposium

Cardiac MRI has become an invaluable tool for diagnosing heart disease and, through rapid technological advances, has enabled detailed investigations into myocardial metabolism and tissue characteristics. With this symposium, we aim to unite national and international experts and researchers in both clinical and metabolic research to discuss current challenges, share recent findings, and explore future directions in this field. Our goal is to motivate fellow researchers and physicians about the vast potential that cardiac MRI holds.

Please note that it is possible to either register for the morning session, myocardial metabolism, or afternoon session, tissue characterization, or both. 

Recommended participants

The symposium is aimed for researchers and professionals interested in cardiac metabolism and tissue characterization with a specific interested in cardiovascular imaging.

Learning outcome

Participants will learn about:

• Different MRI approaches for studying myocardial metabolism and tissue properties
• The uses om MRI in different diseases
• Cardiac metabolism in heart failure and investigations of potential treatments
• How Type 2 Diabetes can affect cardiac function

Our speakers will share their specialized knowledge and latest research findings, with opportunities for participants to engage in discussions and include specific cases related to the topic.

Confirmed speakers

• James C Moon, MD, Professor, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University College London (London, UK)
• Daniel Messroghli, MD, PhD, German Heart Institute Berlin (Berlin, DE)
• Niels Vejlstrup, MD, PhD, Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen, DK)
• Henrik Wiggers, MD, Professor, Department of Clinical Medicin, Heart disease, Aarhus University (Aarhus, DK)
• Per Lav Madsen, MD, PhD, Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital (Herlev, DK)
• Josephine Kanta, MSc, PhD-student, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen (Copenhagen, DK)
• Katrine Aagaard Myhr, MD, PhD-student, Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen, DK)
• Joakim Bo Kunkel, MD, PhD-student, Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen, DK)
• Johannes Castelein, MSc, PhD-student, University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
• Amanda Duus, MB, Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen, DK)

Collaboration

This symposium is a collaboration between DCAcademy, Region Hovedstaden, and The University of Copenhagen. 

We hope that you will join us in making this Symposium a memorable and insightful experience.