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We’re back with more highlights from the 2025 International Workshop on Pulmonary Imaging — and the second half of the event delivered just as much innovation and inspiration as the first! ?? Saturday’s sessions took a deep dive into applications of Xenon MRI, including its expanding role in transplant evaluations, pediatric rare lung diseases, interstitial lung disease, assessing blood flow and oxygenation in pulmonary hypertension and even studies exploring the impact of vaping. The energy and collaboration in the room made it clear: the future of functional lung imaging is incredibly bright. Session Highlights Included: ?? Bastiaan Driehuys, Ph.D. | Duke University Presented on untangling dyspnea using Xenon MRI and spectroscopy. ?? Laura Walkup, Ph.D. | Cincinnati Children's Explored the use of Xenon MRI in pediatric rare-lung diseases and bone-marrow transplantation. ?? David Mummy, Ph.D. | Duke University Discussed interstitial lung diseases and how Xenon intensity in the interstitial membrane is seen across many different ILDs ?? Y. Michael S., M.D. | University of Virginia School of Medicine Presented an exploratory study on vascular consequences from electronic cigarette use by Xenon MRI in healthy young adults, as part of a pilot study to design a multi-center clinical trial. ?? Sarah Svenningsen, Ph.D. | McMaster University Shared findings on how Xenon MRI ventilation defect percentage predicts lung cancer resection outcomes. ?? Alex Dusek | Polarean Provided an overview of clinical applications of Xenon MRI. ?? Chase Hall, M.D. | University of Kansas Medical Center Discussed leveraging advanced ventilation metrics to differentiate lung health and disease in Xenon MRI. ?? Learn more about the Workshop: https://lnkd.in/gMRcB5ze A huge thank you once again to the University of Pennsylvania and Professor Rahim Rizi, Ph.D., for bringing together such an impressive global community of researchers, clinicians, and innovators. ?? We’re excited to carry these insights forward as we continue working to expand the clinical impact of Xenon MRI. #UPenn #PulmonaryImaging #InnovationInHealthcare #Medicalimaging #LungMRI #Innovation #LungHealth #Pulmonology #Radiology

Our CEO, Christopher von Jako, PhD, was recently featured on Vox Markets! He had an engaging chat with Martin Luke about Polarean’s exciting milestones and ambitious future plans from our collaboration with SimonMed Imaging and expanding our global reach to the importance of Virtual Investor Days. ?? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/egP3waW9 #LungMRI #Innovation #PulmonaryImaging #LungHealth #XenonMRI #VoxMarkets

A big shoutout to the University of Pennsylvania's organizing committee — and especially Professor Rahim Rizi, Ph.D. — for hosting an incredible 2025 International Workshop on Pulmonary Imaging! ?? The first half of the conference was packed with innovative research and cutting-edge advancements in #XenonMRI, offering an invaluable opportunity to engage with experts and explore new frontiers in pulmonary imaging. Session Highlights Included: ?? Mario Castro, M.D., MPH | University of Kansas Medical Center Discussed regional relationships between CT mucus plugs and Xenon MRI ventilation defect findings. ?? Sudarshan Rajagopal, M.D., Ph.D.| Duke University Provided a comprehensive overview of research applications of Xenon MRI to probe, quantify, and stage pulmonary vasculature disease. ?? Jessica Sieren, Ph.D. | University of Iowa Shared insightful new findings on applying Xenon MRI to measure changes in asthmatic women throughout the menstrual cycle. ?? Robby Thomen, Ph.D. | University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine Outlined the broad range of clinical indications that they have treated at their clinic this year using XENOVIEW, along with an overview of their transition from a research to a clinical site ?? Peter Niedbalski, Ph.D. | University of Kansas Medical Center Explored the future of Xenon MRI, comparing microvascular oscillations between healthy patients and those with Pulmonary Hypertension, including repeatability data. ?? Robert Tighe, M.D. | Duke University Elucidated the contributions of interstitial membrane conductance and capillary blood volume loss, and investigational applications of Xenon MRI to better characterize interstitial lung disease. ?? Learn more about the Workshop: https://lnkd.in/gMRcB5ze ? Stay tuned for highlights from the second half of the conference — more exciting presentations on #XenonMRI to come in a future post! #UPenn #PulmonaryImaging #InnovationInHealthcare #Medicalimaging #LungMRI #Innovation #LungHealth #Pulmonology #Radiology

Rare Disease Day is this week—a time to raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. Among the 6,000+ identified rare diseases is Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS), a serious complication that can occur after a lung transplant. In recognition of this important initiative, we’re sharing a special webinar from the most recent BOS Education Day, hosted by the Lung Transplant Foundation. This session was designed to explore how cutting-edge technologies, such as #XenonMRI, are shaping the future of Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome care by highlighting innovative tools and techniques for early detection, monitoring, and intervention. ?? Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eDdcbhG8 ?? ?? ?? Join us in driving awareness, innovation, and hope for a future where all rare disease patients can live long, healthy lives. #RareDiseaseDay #LungHealth #LungTransplant #RareDisease #TransplantJourney #UniteToBreathe #BOS

? Virtual Investor Day: March 12 ? Don't miss our next Virtual Investor Day on Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 AM EDT! Join us to explore our groundbreaking #XenonMRI functional lung imaging platform, its clinical applications, and our ambitious future plans. Hear from Polarean CEO Christopher von Jako, PhD; Dr. Laura Walkup of Cincinnati Children's; and Polarean VP of Global Sales Alan Huang, PhD. The presentations will be followed by an interactive Q&A session where you can submit your questions. Register for the Webinar here: https://lnkd.in/ecvh3zjz #PulmonaryMedicine #LungMRI #Innovation #PulmonaryImaging #LungHealth

For the ~10,000 allogeneic stem cell/bone marrow transplant recipients in the U.S. at risk for chronic Graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD) annually, making early detection of symptoms is key. cGVHD often develops within the first year post-transplant but can appear later, affecting multiple organs—including the lungs. When GVHD affects the lungs, it can cause inflammation, scarring, and breathing challenges. Learn more about GVHD symptoms and resources: https://lnkd.in/gPMQGSZi Xenon MRI is a functional lung imaging platform that compliments traditional diagnostic tools and is transforming how clinicians evaluate and monitor lung ventilation before and after a transplant. For more information, contact [email protected]. #GVHDday #ABCsofGVHD #LungHealth #LungImaging #GVHDconnect4hope #GVHDAlliance

Exciting highlights from the 2025 Xenon MRI Clinical Trials Consortium Annual Meeting! ? A packed room set the stage for insightful discussions on the latest in Xenon MRI and lung imaging. A huge thank you to the incredible speakers who made this event a success! Here are just a few of the experts who contributed to these conversations: ?? Dr. Jason Woods – Hosting a full house and advancing cutting-edge lung imaging research within the Xenon MRI community ?? Dr. Paul Guillerman – Showcasing a fascinating range of cases from Cincinnati, highlighting the clinical impact of Xenon MRI ?? Dr. Y. Michael S. – Bringing expertise from UVA on clinical implementation planning, and sharing key insights on imaging advancements ?? Dr. John Mugler – A true Living Legend in MRI, continuing to shape the future of imaging with his contributions from the University of Virginia ?? Dr. Grace Parraga PhD FCAHS – Representing Canada with pioneering research and innovation in lung imaging ?? Iain Bruce, PhD – Representing Polarean and sharing the latest updates on the Xenon MRI Platform Together, the Xenon MRI Clinical Trials Consortium and partners are pushing the boundaries of functional lung imaging and accelerating the adoption of Xenon MRI. Exciting times ahead! Find the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gBCkXUqb #Innovation #XenonMRI #PulmonaryImaging #MRI #Pulmonology #Radiology #LungHealth

?? Welcome Judson Waugh to Polarean! ?? We're excited to introduce Judson Waugh, MBA, our new Sales Director based in Florida! Judson brings extensive experience in pulmonology, having worked with renowned industry leaders such as Veracyte, Inc., Biodesix, Inc., Medtronic, and Sorin Group. His deep understanding of the lung health market and strong connections with physicians and healthcare administrators uniquely position him to drive Polarean’s growth and expand our impact in advanced lung imaging. "Joining Polarean is an incredible opportunity to combine my deep expertise in pulmonary healthcare sales with my passion for making a real difference in patients’ lives. I am driven by the transformative potential of the Xenon MRI platform and its ability to revolutionize pulmonary imaging. I’m eager to help bring this innovative technology to clinicians, empowering them to enhance patient care. Polarean's mission aligns perfectly with my commitment to advancing healthcare and changing lives." Welcome aboard, Judson! Together, we’ll revolutionize pulmonary imaging! #MRI #PulmonaryImaging #LungHealth #XenonMRI #LungImaging #Radiology #Pulmonology

And the winners are…! ???? We’re thrilled to announce the winners of Polarean’s inaugural Shark Tank competition! This exciting event showcased clinical trial proposals in pulmonary imaging, and we’re honored to celebrate these innovative projects. ?? Multi-Site Winner ?? Peter Niedbalski, PhD & David Mummy, PhD Identification of Ventilation Defects Downstream of Mucus Plugs in Severe Asthma (The University of Kansas & Duke University) ?? Single-Site Winner ?? Sarah Svenningsen, Ph.D. Optimizing Preoperative Lung Resection Plans with Xenon MRI: A Proof-of-Concept Study (McMaster University) A huge thank you to our esteemed shark panel—Drs. Stella Davies, Chase Hall, Parameswaran Nair, and George Washko Jr. — for their time and expertise in evaluating these outstanding proposals. Stay tuned for more highlights from the 2025 XeCTC Annual Meeting! ? #Innovation #XenonMRI #PulmonaryImaging #MRI #Pulmonology #Radiology #LungHealth #SharkTankCompetition