Aashim Bhatia, M.D., M.S.

What a way to end 2024, learn about Sodium MRI in Pediatric Brain Tumors ajnr.org/content/early/… Here we present detailed imaging approaches to quantifying sodium concentrations in the pediatric brain that can be assessed in various CNS pathologies, with the focus of this paper on pediatric brain tumors. 🧂🧠 Tremendous work by the Bhatia Lab @BhatiaLab and collaborators Drs. Cassie Kline, Peter J Madsen, Michael J Fisher, Fernando E. Boada, Timothy P.L. Roberts Also big thanks to the Program in Advanced Imaging Research led by @TimRoberts_Phl @CHOP_Research @TheAJNR @theAJNR_EIC @CHOPRadiology

📢Don't miss this!! If you are headed to #ASNR26 in Austin, TX, join us for the 6th Annual ASPNR Promo Party! 🤠Where: Speakeasy, Austin 🗓️When: May 18, 2026 🎟️Tickets & event details: aspnr.org/meetings/2025-… Open to both ASPNR members and non-members, this event promises to be an unforgettable Austin-style evening...think line dancing, crowd-favorite beer donkeys, great drinks and more, as we celebrate ASPNR and look ahead to what's next. Come make some new connections, unwind and enjoy a truly unforgettable night out in Austin, Texas! #pedineurorad #pedsrad #neurorad

Case of the week: A 17-year-old female patient with a 3-year history of vomiting and hiccups bit.ly/4bpQsIm Diego Cardoso Fragoso, MD; Cesar Alves, MD, PhD, Boston Children’s Hospital - Neuroradiology Division – Radiology Department #PediNeuroRad #MedEd #FOAMrad #PedsRad

Going beyond protons! 🧠 Excited to present our work @BhatiaLab on Sodium MRI in Brain Tumors at the #ISMRM India Chapter. We’re exploring how 23Na imaging can reveal metabolic shifts that standard MRI is limited on! 🇮🇳 #MRI #NeuroOncology #MedicalPhysics #SodiumMRI @ISMRM

Honored to present Grand Rounds at @JeffersonHealth today! 🏥 Deep dive into our lab’s latest research on advanced spinal cord imaging & how it’s changing the game for clinical diagnostics. 🧬@BhatiaLab Huge thanks to the faculty & residents for the engaging Q&A! #PediNeuroRad

Hot off the Press! 📰 🧠RAPNO Response Assessment in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (RAPNO) Symposium, Pediatric Society of Neuro-Oncology Proceedings: Current Status and Future Initiatives scholar.google.com/scholar_url?ur…

SAVE THE DATE! After an incredible meeting in Tampa, we’re heading to beautiful Miami Beach for another unforgettable experience filled with cutting-edge education, meaningful connections, and signature ASPNR moments. ASPNR 2027 Annual Meeting 📅 January 21–24, 2027 📍 Fontainebleau Miami Beach Mark your calendar now — we can’t wait to see you in Miami Beach!

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Get Ready for the Heat! 🏖️🧠 Mark your calendars! The 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of the @The_ASPNR is heading to the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. 📅 January 21-24, 2027 Get ready for cutting-edge #PediNeuroRad in the Florida sun. Won't want to miss this one! 🌊☀️

Friendly competition and dinner at the F1 Arcade 🏎️🏁 Made great memories and not as great laps at our lab outing

Our post-doc Tyler Williams recently gave an amazing oral presentation at @The_ASPNR on the value of Sodium MRI in translational studies for pediatric brain tumors.

🧠Present on advanced biomarkers in progression vs pseudoprogression 🧠Co-moderate the Neuro-Oncology breakout session w/ the amazing Nick Vitanza @VitanzaNick 🏴‍☠️ Dressing up as a pirate 📷 w/ my son of the Philly zoo - sold 🧐grateful to co-chair the Grant Committee past 5 yrs

So much action @The_ASPNR 2026, didn’t get to post. Better late than never! Huge thanks to Laura Hayes @laura1127md & Program Committee for an incredible #ASPNR26! Such a fantastic meeting filled with brilliant minds. Can’t wait for #ASPNR27 Was a privilege to be a part of 2026:

Had our monthly interdisciplinary Neuro-Onc coffee session today at CHOP ☕🍪 Dr. Bhatia introduced the (many) projects in the lab and offered (many) choices of coffee...Stay tuned for February's speaker ❄️

Thanks again to the #fabulous #ASPNR26 Program Committee that crafted such an educational and fun meeting! #pedineurorad #volunteers #thankyou

I am honored to serve as the Program Chair for #ASPNR27! 🌴🧠 Save the date for the 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of the @The_ASPNR in Miami Beach. ☀️ An incredible scientific program you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar! 🗓️ Jan 21-24, 2027 📍 Fontainebleau Miami Beach, FL

Session 7 at #ASPNR26 focuses on the key role of the #pedineurorad in the evaluation of #abusiveheadtrauma, leading off with #childabusepediatrician Dr. Kate Henry from @ChildrensPhila. Dr. @SusanPalasis shares optimal imaging protocols for the work-up of possible #nonaccidentaltrauma. Dr. Sumit Pruthi @sumsnet stresses the importance of structured reporting for the legal document. Dr. @RLClarkeMD highlights important teaching points with her Rapid Fire cases. Moderated by Drs. Chris Arcement, Anant Krishnan & @DrGeraldoFilipa @ChildrensATLRad @VUmedicine @UTSW_Radiology @OchsnerHealth @StanfordRad See you in Tampa 🌴🦩

✨ BREAKOUT SESSION ALERT ✨
Pediatric Stroke ⏱️🧠
Join us at #ASPNR26 for interactive discussions – who’s ready to level up pediatric stroke care? 🔥  Dr. Mesha Martinez Texas Children’s) &  Dr. Nicholas Stence ( Children’s Hospital Colorado)  highlight accurate diagnosis in pediatric neuro cases📊🧠 #PediatricStroke #NeuroRad #pedineurorad #pedsrad

Only @The_ASPNR will you get to witness the joy of a #vendordanceoff and dance with a purple @InkSpaceImaging dinosaur. #ASPNR26

🚨 #ASPNR26 Session VI: Small Brains, Big Battles – Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Frontline🚨 Dr. Aashim Bhatia (@draash, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) presents:‘Progression or Pseudoprogression? Leveraging Advanced Imaging’ Advanced techniques to accurately differentiate in high-grade pediatric gliomas & beyond! 📸🩺   #pedineurorad #pedsrad @AustinWheelerMD

🍽️ Lunch & Breakout Session: Come join us for our Neuro-Oncology breakout! Phenomenal work by Daniela Ciccolini (@chadtough) in patient care from a nursing perspective, especially her work on My DIPG Navigator to support families in their treatment journey. Many thanks to our sponsor @GuerbetUS @GuerbetGroup for this session! #ASPNR26 #pedineurorad #pedsrad