We are excited to announce the 24th International Workshop on Quantitative Musculoskeletal Imaging (QMSKI) in the beautiful Barossa Valley, South Australia from November 3-8, 2024 #QMSKI2024 @aburghardt @zuribruce. Details here:

- 2D vs. 3D registration.- Mesh-morphing techniques for accurate localization of morphological changes.- Quantification of periosteal/endosteal change.- Time-Lapse Analysis and Virtual Bone Biopsy.- Application to various cases and cohorts.

- Interpretation of topological/connectivity changes.- Cross-sectional trajectories versus longitudinal change.- Use of normative data in longitudinal analyses.- Longitudinal FEA and boundary conditions.- Longitudinal studies with both 1st and 2nd generation HR-pQCT.

In this workshop, we will discuss longitudinal analysis methods for HR-pQCT – exploring both the challenges and opportunities in assessing change in bone structure and strength. Specific topics will include:.

However, there are many technical considerations that make interpretation of longitudinal changes in HR-pQCT measures challenging. Several novel approaches to evaluating change have been introduced to provide a richer understanding of complex spatiotemporal processes in bone.

Longitudinal studies, particularly in clinical trials and aging, as well as during growth, provide the opportunity to investigate dynamic physiologic processes at the micro-scale and their relation to biomechanical function and fragility.

High-Resolution peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT) has become an essential imaging modality for non-invasive musculoskeletal assessment in humans, offering high-resolution 3D imaging of cortical and trabecular bone.

Bone microstructure is complex, undergoing dynamic changes with aging, menopause, and bone-related diseases, and varying significantly across different points and sections of the bone. This complexity necessitates thorough consideration in studying change in bone microstructure.

Organizers:.Ali Ghasem-Zadeh, University of Melbourne.Steven Boyd, University of Calgary.Bert van Rietbergen, Eindhoven University of Technology.Galateia Kazakia, University of California, San Francisco.Andrew Burghardt, University of California, San Francisco.

Our 2nd evening workshop at #QMSKI2024 is focused on the challenges and opportunities of measuring change in the 3D microstructure of bone from serial HR-pQCT images. Come discuss with some great speakers, @zadeh_ghasem @BvanRietbergen @galateia_k @aburghardt and Steve Boyd

Evening workshops @ #QMSKI2024 are an exciting opportunity for investigators at all stages to get involved in the discussion of emerging topics. Leading off Monday evening 11/4 is CT Muscle Imaging lead by Fjola Johannesdottir, Klaus Engelke, Leon Lenchik, & Ling Wang.

In less than a month, we welcome @karl_j_lewis from Cornell University as a #QMSKI2024 invited speaker. Dr Lewis is a leading researcher in cutting-edge intravital imaging techniques for investigating bone growth, development, and disease. @zuribruce @aburghardt

The detailed programme for #QMSKI2024 is now live. See the exciting science coming to Barossa Valley in November! @zuribruce @aburghardt .

#QMSKI2024 is proud to have Dr. Françoise Peyrin give a keynote on synchrotron tomographic imaging in MSK research. Dr. Peyrin’s team and their work at @esrfsynchrotron has defined the field of 3D micro/nano-tomography of bone using advanced light sources @zuribruce @aburghardt

Last call for late breaking abstracts for #QMSKI2024! The deadline is EOD on August 21st.

The detailed program for #QMSKI2024 is now posted. Get ready for exciting sessions including bones in space, photon counting CT, AI, imaging mechanobiology, nanoCT, some excellent evening workshops, and our Thursday banquet.

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Cynthia McCollough from @MayoClinic as a #QMSKI2024 keynote speaker on Photon Counting CT. Dr. McCollough's research has been at the forefront of next generation quantitative clinical CT.

Last call for early bird #QMSKI2024 registration rates! Register and reserve your accomodation by Friday, June 14 before prices bump!.

Keynote talks at #QMSKI2024 will cover photon counting CT by Cynthia McCullough of Mayo, synchrotron µCT/nanoCT by Francoise Peyrin, imaging sarcopenia @daly_prof , and cellular imaging @karl_j_lewis. Register by 6/14 for Early Bird rates!.

Abstract and Travel Awardee notifications for #QMSKI2024 were sent last week. Congratulations to all the authors for your exceptional submissions! Don’t forget to confirm your presentation by registering before the early bird deadline this week (June 14)!.