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Save the Date: 2nd SFB Workshop

03 July 2026

The 2nd SFB Workshop, Machine Learning Methods for Inverse Imaging Problems, will take place from 21 to 23 April 2027.

Following the first SFB MR-DYNAMO workshop on Mathematical Methods in MRI, this workshop will bring together researchers working at the interface of data science, inverse problems, medical imaging, optimization, and learning-based approaches.

Further details on the programme, venue, and registration will be announced in due course.

ERC Advanced Grant for Thomas Pock

23 June 2026

Thomas Pock has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant for his project EAGLE – Efficient Algorithms for Generative Learning.

The project focuses on the development of efficient mathematical and computational methods for generative learning, with applications in areas such as computer vision and medical imaging. The grant provides 2.5 million euros in funding over a period of five years.

We warmly congratulate Thomas Pock on this outstanding achievement.

Mathematical Methods in MRI: 1st SFB Workshop at TU Graz

22 May 2026

From 20 to 22 May 2026, the 1st SFB MR-DYNAMO Workshop took place at TU Graz under the title Mathematical Methods in MRI. The event brought together researchers from applied mathematics and magnetic resonance imaging to discuss current developments in mathematical modelling, inverse problems, reconstruction algorithms, acquisition design, optimal control, and learning-based approaches.

The programme featured keynote lectures by Gerlind Plonka-Hoch from the University of Göttingen, Michael Unser from EPFL Lausanne, and Moritz Zaiss from FAU Erlangen–Nürnberg, as well as contributed talks by participants from several institutions.

We thank all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions to the success of the workshop.

Mathematical Methods in MRI: 1st SFB Workshop at TU Graz

1st SFB Workshop - Registration open

01 March 2026

The first SFB workshop, entitled Mathematical Methods in MRI, will take place in Graz from May 20-22, 2026. The workshop brings together applied mathematicians and MRI researchers working on the theoretical, computational, and algorithmic foundations of magnetic resonance imaging. In line with the focus of MR-DYNAMO, the programme addresses the interaction between mathematical modeling, acquisition design, and image reconstruction across the full MRI pipeline, including inverse problems, optimal control, learning-based and physics-informed reconstruction, dynamic imaging, and uncertainty quantification.

Registration is now open. Further information and registration details are available on the workshop website.

1st SFB Status Seminar

25 September 2025

The first SFB status seminar took place at Schloss Seggau from 24-25 September 2025. It was opened by the SFB coordinator, Christian Clason. The first day focused on introductions, with the project heads presenting their projects, followed by short self-introductions by the project members. This provided an overview of the scientific objectives and the people involved in the SFB. The day concluded with a social evening, offering further opportunities to get to know each other and exchange ideas in an informal setting. On the second day, Martin Uecker gave an introductory lecture on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The programme then continued with the election of two representatives to the Executive Board and the first meeting of the Executive Board.