DIY MRI workshop - II

Three day workshop to learn, design, 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.
Our code of conduct is available here. We want to create a safe and respectful space for everyone to learn and have fun. Please reach out to us if you have any concerns. If you are interested in contributing, we’d love to have you! Please check out our guidelines for contributing.

We are sold out, but please join the WAITLIST! We will get back to you by July 1, 2026.

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What makes DIY-MRI special?

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.

Design & 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!

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 our custom code of conduct as well as the Major League Hacking (MLH) code of conduct. We will be enforcing it very strongly. You can find these here and 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.