Neuroradiology Foundations: Imaging Essentials of the Young Brain and Spine
Taking place, live and online on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December 2026
- This clinically focused two-day course provides a practical overview of paediatric neuroimaging, helping clinicians understand when to refer for imaging and how to interpret key findings.
- Designed for consultant general radiologists and senior trainee neuroradiologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons wishing to enhance their neuroradiology image interpretation
- Format: Very short interactive presentations, followed by cases on PACS with discussion and Q&A
- CPD: 12 CPD credits in accordance with the CPD Scheme of the Royal College of Radiologists
Monday 7 December 2026
09.30 – 09.40
Welcome and intoduction
Mr Jack Hodson
Online and IT Services Manager, Infomed Online
09.40 – 10.40
Imaging of Brain Development
Dr Sandeep Prasad
Consultant Neuroradiologist, Manchester Children’s Hospital
- protocol and image acquisition, interpretation of brain sequences, myelination patterns, perinatal abnormalities
10.40 – 10.50
BREAK
10.50 – 11.50
When to refer for imaging
Dr Giles Kendall
Consultant Neonatologist, University College London Hospitals
11.50 – 12.10
BREAK
12.10 – 13.10
The Acute Neonate: a simplified approach
Dr Maureen Dumba
Consultant Neuroradiologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
13.10 – 13.50
LUNCH BREAK
13.50 – 14.50
Posterior Fossa Tumours: An Imaging-Based Differentia
Dr Ulrike Löbel
Consultant Neuroradiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
14.50 – 15.00
BREAK
15.00 – 16.00
CNS infection and inflammation: a hijacker's guide
Dr Ata Siddiqui
Consultant Neuroradiologist, King's College Hospital, London
16.00 – 16.10
BREAK
16.10 – 17.10
Acute Paediatric Brain Imaging: Pearls & Pitfalls
Dr Kelly Pegoretti Baruteau
Consultant Neuroradiologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and University College London Hospitals
Tuesday 8 December 2026
09.40 – 10.40
Posterior Fossa Malformations: practical differential diagnosis
Dr Sophie Arulkumaran
Consultant Neuroradiologist, St George’s Hospital, Tooting, London
10.40 – 10.50
BREAK
10.50 – 11.50
Pattern Recognition in common Neurogenetic and neurometabolic disorders
Prof Stavros Stivaros
Head of Paediatric Neuroradiology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
11.50 – 12.10
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12.10 – 13.10
Imaging of Epilepsy: from core to advanced images
Dr Jon Cleary
Consultant Neuroradiologist, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
13.10 – 13.50
BREAK
13.50 – 14.50
Common Pediatric Neck Masses
Dr Felice D’Arco
Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
14.50 – 15.00
BREAK
15.00 – 16.00
Abusive Head Trauma: from basics to controversies
Dr Shivaram Avula
Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist, Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
16.00 – 16.10
BREAK
16.10 – 17.10
Case-based quiz
Dr Francesco Dellepiane
Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
Who is it for?
- Consultant General Radiologist
- Neurosurgeons aiming to enhance their neuroradiology image interpretation
- Experienced neuroradiology trainees
- Neonatologists
- Neurologists
- Paediatricians
- Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
About the course
This clinically focused course provides a practical overview of paediatric neuroimaging, helping clinicians understand when to refer for imaging and how to interpret key findings.
Participants will review normal brain development, imaging protocols, myelination patterns, and common perinatal abnormalities, before exploring structured approaches to imaging in the acute neonate and emergency paediatric settings.
Through pattern-based teaching, the course will cover neurogenetic and neurometabolic disorders, CNS infection and inflammation, posterior fossa malformations and tumours, epilepsy imaging, and common paediatric neck masses. A session on abusive head trauma will review essential imaging findings and current controversies.
Learning is reinforced through practical pearls, diagnostic pitfalls, and an interactive case-based quiz.
Course director
Dr Maureen Dumba
Consultant Diagnostic Neuroradiologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Dr Dumba was appointed as a consultant diagnostic neuroradiologist at NHNN in 2021 following general radiology training and a subspeciality neuroradiology fellowship at Imperial (St Mary’s, Hammersmith and Charing Cross hospitals, London). Having trained at a leading neurosciences centre, she has experience in all aspects of neuroimaging, including advanced.
Faculty members
Dr Felice D’Arco
Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Dr Sandeep Prasad
Consultant Neuroradiologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Dr Giles Kendall
Consultant Neonatologist, University College London Hospitals
Prof Stavros Stivaros
Head of Paediatric Neuroradiology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Dr Asthik Biswas
Consultant Neuroradiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Dr Kelly Pegoretti Baruteau
Consultant Neuroradiologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and University College London Hospitals
Dr Sophie Arulkumaran
Consultant Neuroradiologist, St George’s Hospital, Tooting, London
Dr Jon Cleary
Consultant Neuroradiologist, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Fionn Williams
Consultant Neuroradiologist, North Bristol NHS Trust
Dr Pritika Gaur
Consultant Neuroradiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Dr Ulrike Löbel
Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Access to cases for our imaging events
Our imaging courses are very much an interactive experience. Presentations are kept to the minimum and then you'll be into the fully featured cloud based DICOM viewer, looking at cases, feeding back your findings using our interactive tools. You'll get immediate feedback and learning points from our expert faculty member.
- Attendance of the course includes access to the database of cases associated to this event on our server at PostDICOM.
- Full access to each case with a full toolset to open, view and manipulate each case alongside the faculty but on your own screen!
- You will maintain your access to the resource throughout your on-demand service period too.
Sample the DICOM viewer here. A window will load below the buttons (best demonstrated on a computer rather than mobile device)
How to attend this course
This course is hosted online using Teams or Webex. We shall provide you with a joining link and instructions one week before the course begins.
In the meantime, you can checkout our tutorials below. On the course day, we also provide full support and giudance by chat, email and telephone.
Guide: How to join a course
Frequently asked questions
When will I receive my course login?
We will contact you by email one week before the course takes place with all the necessary links and joining information.
We will re-send the links the day before the course.
If you have not received an email from us please contact us at webinars@infomedltd.co.uk and we will respond ASAP.
Will I need any special software to partake?
NO. Infomed shall provide you, upon registration a link to stream the course within your web browser, or you can download a small application to run it as a separate window on your computer. If you would prefer a mobile device, we shall also include a link download an app from the Play Store/App Store.
Can I interact with the speakers?
YES! It is very much encouraged. There will be Q&A sessions chaired by Infomed. You can type your questions in the ‘chat’ facility and they will be put to the speakers.
How I do access my catch-up & CPD certificate?
You can find your catch-up in your account page.
At the end of the catch-up page you will find a link to the feedback form, which will generate your CPD certificate when you submit your feedback.
If the catch-up is not visible in your account, please contact us and we will amend your account ASAP.
How to connect to a live online course
Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of joining a meeting using Webex.
If joining from your own computer
If you are connecting from your own device then it is likely that you will be able to join via the Webex application.
If joining from a trust/institution computer
However, if you are using a computer that is owned and restricted by your trust, then you may find it easier to join via your web browser. Please see the second video for guidance on this process.
Joining Webex using the application on your PC or Mac
Joining Webex using your web browser
Accessing the PACS
Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of opening the PACS and then on to opening, manipulating, and closing a case.
You are welcome to access our demo case set below
View demo cases here
Password: INFOMED
Accessing the database and cases on PACS
Advanced features of PACS
I've connected to a course but can't hear anything
When you connect to a course you should see some introductory slides and hear music.
If you cannot hear any music please check you are connected to the audio.
At the bottom of the webex meeting you may see a button that says “Connect to audio”.
Click this and then select “Use computer for audio” in the pop-up box.
If you have connected by a browser you may need to give your browser access to your microphone in order to connect to the audio.
Click the padlock in the top left of your browser and make sure microphone access is allowed
If this does not resolve your issue please email us or call us on 0204 520 5081
What do I need to join a course?
To join an Infomed Online course you simply need an internet connection and a browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari).
You can also connect from a mobile device: Download the Webex Meetings app from your App Store.
To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.
Below you can use the tool to run an internet speed test.
You must test from:
- — the location that you intend the see the course from;
- — withing the location, if using Wi-Fi, the room or department area that you intend to view the course from to ensure a good signal
- — if connecting from home, a computer that is not connected to a workplace VPN
When will the on-demand catch-up be ready?
We aim to make the on-demand catch-up service available to you as quickly as possible.
The recordings will go through editing and then they will be placed on to our e-learning platform. This usually take around 3 working days.
Once they are available, we’ll write to you with the direct link and instructions
You’ll then see the sessions waiting for you on your account. You’ll then have 90 days of access.
Speed test
Internet Speed Test
Please test your connection speed at www.fast.com
To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.
Course fee
Early bookers’ rate: £345
(until 26 July 2026)
Normal fee: £385
Fees include VAT
What's included
- Live online access for the two days
- 90 days of access to the on-demand version of the course with unlimited playback
- Full access and control to the DICOM cases
- CPD Certificate of attendance with 12 CPD points
- Opportunity to interact, ask questions directly to the faculty.
- Lots of cases to review and interpret