DIY MRI workshop

Three day workshop to learn, build and scan on a low-field MRI from scratch

 16-18 September 2026

 Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA


DIY-MRI is a three day workshop at Johns Hopkins University in September, 2026.
It’ll bring together participants for fun-filled three days of learning, building and scanning.

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What makes DIY-MRI special?

Learning during workshop

Learn


Come, learn from experts in the field and work closely with mentors who have designed, built and assembled low-field scanners. If you are a beginner, this is a great opportunity to sign up for our quick starter sessions and learn from some of the best in the field.

Building during workshop

Build


We will be building a low-field MRI scanner from scratch. You will be working in teams to build the magnet, RF coils, gradient coils, data acquisition and reconstruction components of the system. Come, experience the thrill of building a real MRI scanner with your own hands!

Get-together after scanning

Scan


We will be imaging with the MR scanner that you built! You will be able to scan a phantom and see the results of your hard work. This is a unique opportunity to see how the components you built come together to form a complete MRI system and produce images.

FAQ

How much does it cost?


Nothing. Attending this workshop is free.

Do I need to be a student to attend?


No. Anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in or experience with MRI can attend.

I'm a complete beginner. Can I still come?


Absolutely! We especially encourage people that are new in the field to come along as this workshop is a great place to get started. Drop us a message if you have any concerns.

Where is the event?


The event is being hosted at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Do you offer travel reimbursement?


Based on available funding, we expect to fund approximately 6 (graduate or doctoral) students.

Is there a code of conduct?


We will be using the MLH code of conduct and will be enforcing it very strongly. You can find it here.

Do I have to come with teammates?


Team-forming sessions are being organized by the team mentors and will be ready before the workshop. Please feel free to participate to let them know your preferences.

What if I have more questions?


Please feel free to reach out to us on our LinkedIn page.

Are there resources for me to get started before the workshop?


Please refer to our Wikis and readme

Do you have housing options or suggestions?


We are working on listing some housing options for you. Please check back later.

Schedule

Quick start sessions - optional

Introduction to 3D printing


Time: 16th September, 12.00 - 13.00

Level: No prior experience required.

Description: Do you want to learn the basics of CAD designing and printing? We got your covered -- to design and print your first 3D figurine!

GitHub fundamentals


Time: 16th September, 12.00 - 13.00

Level: Entry level, no prior experience required.

Description: We will help you get started with creating your profile, creating a repository and pushing code to your GitHub repository.

Meet our speakers

Dr. Zaver Bhujwalla

Dr. Zaver Bhujwalla

Dr. Peter Van Zijl

Dr. Peter Van Zijl

Dr. Thomas Vaughan Jr.

Dr. Thomas Vaughan Jr.

Dr. Michael McMahon

Dr. Michael McMahon

Dr. Todd Constable

Dr. Todd Constable

Dr. Hanzhang Lu

Dr. Hanzhang Lu

Dr. Andrew Webb

Dr. Andrew Webb

Dr. Peter Barker

Dr. Peter Barker

Meet our mentors

Magnet

Mr. Ivan Etoku Oiye

Mr. Ivan Etoku Oiye


RF coils

Dr. Charlotte Sappo

Dr. Charlotte Sappo


Gradient coils

Dr. Sebastian Theilenberg

Dr. Sebastian Theilenberg


Data acquisition

Dr. Sairam Geethanath

Dr. Sairam Geethanath


Reconstruction

Dr. Ajay Sharma

Dr. Ajay Sharma


Reconstruction

Dr. Dinil Sasi Sankaralayam

Dr. Dinil Sasi Sankaralayam


Console software

Dr. Jonathan Martin

Dr. Jonathan Martin


System phantom

Dr. Zinia Mohanta

Dr. Zinia Mohanta


Past Event: 5th - 7th May 2025

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Our sponsors

Medirays India Pvt. Ltd.

Medirays India Pvt. Ltd.

Multiwave Technologies AG

Multiwave Technologies AG

PMX Inc.

PMX Inc.

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