James Michael Provenzale MD, Presenter: Consultant, Bayer AG Research Grant, General Electric Company Research Grant, Bayer AG Consultant, Biomedical Systems Shareholder, Amirsys, Inc Consultant, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Consultant, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

1) To explain the physiological principles of metabolic profiles in normal brain tissue. 2) To show characteristic MR spectra in various CNS diseases. 3) To explain the means by which MR spectroscopy can assist in assessment of brain tumor grade. 4) To indicate uses of MR spectroscopy in evaluating disease progression and treatment response.

Provenzale, J, Introduction to MR Spectroscopy.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000958.html