American Society of Neuroimaging

06/12/2026

Dr. Ryan Hakimi, President of the American Society of Neuroimaging (ASN), and Dr. Zain Guduru, ASN Board Member, represented the Society at the 2026 American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates in Chicago.

At this national forum, policies are presented, debated, and ultimately adopted or rejected—shaping the profession’s position on issues ranging from undergraduate medical education to CMS coverage of medical devices.

The ASN is one of a select group of neurological societies with a seat in the AMA. A member since 1990, the ASN delegation actively advocates for policies that enhance the quality of neuroimaging available to patients. Central to this advocacy is the principle that the physician who obtains the patient’s history, performs the physical examination, and interprets the neuroimaging study is best positioned to deliver optimal patient care.

06/12/2026

🗓️ TODAY: Spine Mets and Cord Compression

The American Society of Neuroimaging and Dr. Laszlo Mechtler invite you to join our next biweekly, CME-accredited Educational Rounds.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jerome Graber, who will be presenting an insightful session on "Spine Mets and Cord Compression."

⏱️ Event Details

TODAY

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Format: Live Webinar (CME Accredited)

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your neuroimaging knowledge and earn continuing medical education credits.

👉 Secure your spot and join the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84863917658?pwd=CI0eVYHn3bQavsPVp10hReWwZCa6eg.1

06/10/2026

🧠 Groundbreaking Research: The Link Between Metabolic Health and Bipolar Disorder

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reveals a critical connection that is shifting how we approach psychiatric care: metabolic dysfunction is a direct driver of cognitive and memory challenges in patients with bipolar disorder.

Key takeaways from the research:

The Brain-Body Connection: Metabolic alterations—specifically insulin resistance and leptin dysregulation—are directly linked to reduced gray matter volume in brain regions responsible for memory, attention, and executive function.

Why Cognitive Symptoms Persist: This pathway explains why challenges with memory and focus often linger even when a patient's mood has completely stabilized.

The Illness Burden: A higher frequency of manic and mood episodes correlates with a more severe metabolic profile, supporting a neuroprogressive model of the disorder.

This research highlights that metabolic health is not just a peripheral concern, but a core factor in long-term brain structure and cognitive preservation. Integrating metabolic and psychiatric care will be vital for improving functional recovery and patient quality of life.

Read the full breakdown on MSN:

👉 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/mindandbody/metabolic-health-emerges-as-key-to-brain-and-memory-problems-in-bipolar-disorder/ar-AA23pNvs

06/09/2026

🗓️ Upcoming Educational Rounds: Spine Mets and Cord Compression

The American Society of Neuroimaging and Dr. Laszlo Mechtler invite you to join our next biweekly, CME-accredited Educational Rounds.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jerome Graber, who will be presenting an insightful session on "Spine Mets and Cord Compression."

⏱️ Event Details

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Format: Live Webinar (CME Accredited)

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your neuroimaging knowledge and earn continuing medical education credits.

👉 Secure your spot and join the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84863917658?pwd=CI0eVYHn3bQavsPVp10hReWwZCa6eg.1

06/09/2026

New research detects early differences in brain structure among newborns exposed to opioids.
Read the full report:
https://innovationdistrict.childrensnational.org/early-differences-in-brain-development-among-newborns-exposed-to-opioids

(3 min. read)

06/09/2026

Did you know your brain's main "go" signal, glutamate, spikes after a night of poor sleep? 😴🧠 Auburn researchers used 7-Tesla MRI to show that less deep sleep correlates with higher next-day glutamate levels.

Learn about the study: https://eng.auburn.edu/news/2026/06/graduate-student-scanned-her-own-brain-each-week-to-track-how-a-nights-sleep-shapes-the-next-days-chemistry.html

Josh*ta Majumdar, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering, underwent 104 MRI scans over 18 months.

06/04/2026

🚨 Neuro‑ultrasound is reshaping stroke care — from diagnosis to systems innovation.
Join global leaders on June 5 for a focused, three‑hour virtual symposium led by Yasaman Pirahanchi, MD, MS, RPNI.

🧠 Neuro‑Ultrasound in Stroke Care Symposium
📅 June 5, 2026 | ⏰ 8–11 AM EST
💻 Virtual • Free • No CME

Featuring experts on:
• Acute stroke decision‑making
• Reperfusion physiology
• Prehospital NeuroPOCUS & AI
• Education, certification & program development

Endorsed by ASN, NCS, WON/ESNCH, WINFOCUS WORLD, SVIN, and ESICM Neuro‑ICU.

06/04/2026

The ASN Annual Meeting Planning Committee is opening a call for presentations for the 2027 ASN Annual Meeting! We are looking for topics you are interested in presenting and you think others will enjoy learning more about! This could include clinical topics, hot topics, interesting cases and more. Time slots will range from 30-min to 1-hour sessions. The ASN Annual Meeting will take place January 15-17, 2027 in Hilton Head, SC. You must be available to present in-person. Please submit your presentation proposal no later than July 1, 2026 for consideration.

Submit your presentation here: https://www.asnweb.org/annual-meeting

06/02/2026

🧠 Neuro‑ultrasound in Stroke Care Symposium — June 5
Join us for a focused virtual program exploring how NeuroUltrasound is reshaping stroke diagnosis, monitoring, education, and systems innovation.
Led by Yasaman Pirahanchi, MD, MS, RPNI, this three‑hour symposium brings together global experts advancing the role of neuro‑ultrasound across the stroke continuum.
📅 June 5, 2026
⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM EST
💻 Virtual | Free Registration | No CME

Program Highlights
Session 1 — Acute Stroke Diagnosis & Real‑Time Decision-Making
• Reza Bavarsad Shahripour — TCD in decision‑making & post‑thrombectomy reperfusion
• Thomas Devlin — TCD for PFO detection in cryptogenic stroke
• Giada Cucciolini — Neuro‑POCUS for stroke complications

Session 2 — Post‑Acute Physiology, Reperfusion & Systems Innovation
• Gudela Sai — Color‑coded sonography after EVT
• Marcelo Rocha — Pragmatic TCD metrics for reperfusion hemodynamics
• Manprit Waraich — Prehospital NeuroPOCUS triage & AI decision support

Session 3 — Education, Training & Program Development
• Ryan Hakimi — TCD certification for stroke providers
• Matthias Klein — Neurosonology education & system integration
• Yelena Brooks & Schuyler Mathis — Building an ultrasound program
• Dheeraj Khurana — TCD in resource‑limited settings

Endorsed by:
ASN • NCS • WON/ESNCH • WINFOCUS WORLD • SVIN • ESICM Neurointensive Care Section

05/29/2026

🧠 TODAY at Noon
Dr. Laszlo Mechtler returns for our ASN Educational Rounds with “Interesting Cases of the Spine.”
📅 May 29 12–1 p.m. EST
🎓 CME Accredited
🔗 https://www.zoom.com/en/lp/my-notes?from=web_join_post_meeting&_x_zm_rtaid=0vvmPTKIS2SmrhNkUJ7_nQ.1779935105164.ace838024b6fcd48f56b0b1500d63731&_x_zm_rhtaid=235
Join us for a fast, case‑driven hour of neuroimaging learning.