Last weekend at @theASFNR, my son, @AnderssonH27121, and I were on the same program for the first time. Of all the meetings I have been honored to speak at over the years, this one was the most meaningful because of his presence. Hayden, a pre-med junior at @UCSanDiego, is an EMT, a NASA intern, a medical scribe in a neurology practice, and President of the UCSD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club. As lead author, he presented his first abstract, “Quantitative MRI After Long-Duration Spaceflight,” coauthored with his outstanding mentor, @BrainsOnMars, former Deputy Chief Scientist of the International Space Station National Laboratory, and me. Comparing pre- and post-flight MRI in 41 astronauts, the study measured quantitative biomarkers, and found measurable structural changes after long-duration missions. I had the privilege of speaking on “#Precision #Neuroradiology: #AI Powered Objectivity and Insights.” I also spoke at the @Bayer sponsored Lunch & Learn on the “Era of Ultra-High Relaxivity: Contemporary GBCAs in Clinical Practice,” hosted by @Applied_Rad. The social events were wonderful too, and playing poker with Hayden at the After Dark Party was a highlight! Congratulations to President-Elect Dr. Vince Kumar for organizing such a wonderful meeting, and thank you to President Dr. @CoolAsANeuroRad for his leadership. A huge congratulations as well to founding #ASFNR President Dr. @AndreiHolodny, the inaugural Gold Medal recipient. So well deserved! From a founding president receiving the society's first Gold Medal to a student presenting his very first abstract, this meeting celebrated our field at every stage of a career. I am already looking forward to next year. #ASFNR26 #ASFNR2026 #Neurorad #QMRI #SpaceMedicine

#ASFNR26 offered engaging workshops, informative talks, revealing research, and thoughtful discussions on topics ranging from advanced #neuroradiology techniques to finance. Fun and games with trainees, colleagues, and celebrity leaders in Newport Beach were a highlight.

Honored to present on MR Perfusion of Brain Tumors at @theASFNR. Followed by @CoolAsANeuroRad with fascinating discussion on the advances on brain tumor imaging. Grateful to be part of this outstanding educational session by @dhairyalakhani @thecortexclub, and @theASFNR

This was a wrap up of my first ever #ASFNR attendance! Thanks @theASFNR for granting me a travel award to present my research representing @WashUMedMIR at this wonderful meeting in Newport Beach! 🏝️ And happy to be among the three best presentations in the power pitch session 🌟