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Working Group on Magnetic Resonance Safety (WGMRS)

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Activities
  1. To monitor and report on emerging MR saftey issues;
  2. To develop methods and recommend procedures for MRI safety testing;
  3. To establish liaisons with commericial entities regarding the safety of MRI equipment; and
  4. To develop and recommend safety components for multi-center MR protocols.
By-Laws:Not Referenced.Rules: Not Referenced.
Standing?This is not a standing committee.
Approved Date(s):n/a
Committee Keywords: magnetic resonance, MR safety, MRI , safety, WGMRS
Chair

Heidi Edmonson
Workgroup Chair

2026 Roster

(dates shown below are start and end dates of position.)

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VOTING AppointmentsThere are 4 voting members.

up-to-dateHeidi A. Edmonson, PhD

1/1/2021 - 12/31/2026 Workgroup Chair
up-to-dateKrystal M. Kirby, PhD

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026 Work Group Vice Chair

up-to-dateR. Jason Stafford, PhD

12/19/2019 - 12/31/2027 Chair,  Task Group No. 345 - Medical Device Considerations for MR Safety Experts (ex officio)
up-to-dateJudd M. Storrs

1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026 Member
4/24/2024 - 12/31/2026 Member
NON-VOTING AppointmentsThere are 0 non-voting members and guests.
HQ Team Appointed to CommitteeThere are 0 staff.



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