GIDRM Workshop “NMR Relaxometry: from Theory to Applications”
Information and Venue
GIDRM Workshop “NMR Relaxometry: from Theory to Applications”
NMR field cycling relaxometry is a robust technique widely utilized for investigating slow-motion dynamics across diverse molecular environments. Because relaxation rates are highly sensitive to both microscopic mobility and magnetic field intensity, the resulting NMRD profile (relaxation rate vs. field strength) acts as a unique signature of a system’s internal dynamics. This methodology is essential for analyzing MRI contrast agents, liquid crystals, polymers, and porous media, as well as food science and nanostructured materials. The workshop is designed to cover fundamental theoretical principles, modern instrumentation, and a broad spectrum of practical applications.
Event date: 22nd September 2026 (09:15 – 16:00)
Official language of the workshop: Italian
Venue
The event will take place at the:
The Event will be held at the Dipartimento di Scienze ed Innovazione Tecnologica, University of Piemonte Orientale, Viale Teresa Michel 11, Alessandria, Room 101.
How to reach us
By train: Alessandria station – 20 min walk or 5 min by bus Line AC of Line 4. During peak hours, buses run at approximately 20-minute intervals. Ticket available on the bus, at the Tobacconist at the station and online https://www.amagmobilita.it/trasporti-alessandria/orari-autobus-alessandria
By car: From Milan. Highway A7, take the A21 direction, exit of Alessandria Ovest.
From Turin. Highway A21, exit of Alessandria Ovest.
Program
9.15-9.45 – Registration and welcome coffee
9.45-10.00 – Welcome and opening
10.00-10.30 Imran Sarwar (Stelar)
What standard NMR spectroscopy misses, Fast field Cycling
relaxometry power. Technical aspects
10.30-11.00 Giacomo Parigi (UniFI)
NMR relaxometry of diamagnetic and paramagnetic proteins
11.00-11.30 Manuela Liberi (Bruker)
Body Composition Analysis (BCA) on Mice and Rats by Time-Domain NMR
11.30-12.00 Roberto Anedda (Porto Conte Ricerche)
Rethinking food analysis: from composition to molecular mobility by NMR relaxometry for industry
12.00-12.30 Villiam Bortolotti (UniBO)
Low-field magnetic resonance relaxometry and porous media: a versatile and non-invasive tool for
characterizing a wide range of porous materials for various applications
12.30-13.00 Lucia Calucci (ICCOM-CNR)
1H NMR relaxometry as a tool for monitoring cement hydration
13.00-14.30 Lunch break
14.30-15.00 Marco Geppi (UniPI)
Nuclear Spin Relaxation for studying molecular dynamics and phase properties of polymeric materials
15.00-15.30 Simona Baroni (UniTO)
FFC-NMR Relaxometry in Health Applications: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
15.30-16.00 Fabio Carniato (UPO)
FFC-Relaxometry for the characterization of MRI probes rnative to Gd(III)-chelates
Organization
Organizing Local Committee
Mauro Botta
Fabio Carniato
Daniela Lalli
Claudio Cassino
Marco Ricci
Lorenzo Risolo
Valeria Lagostina
Registration Fees
Deadline
The registration deadline is September 4th 2026.
Fee
The participation cost is 40 € for GIDRM members and 60 € for non-GIDRM members and includes coffee-break and lunch.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee. Participants are kindly invited to book their own hotel rooms.
Here is a list of suggested accommodations:
a) Hotel Europa(***), Via Palestro 1 – https://www.hoteleuropaal.it
b) Hotel Domus(***),Via T. Castellani, 12 – https://domus-hotel-alessandria.hotelmix.it/
c) Hotel Londra(****), Corso F. Cavallotti 51 – londrahotel.info