Dr. Lipton has presented his one-week intensive course, “Totally Accessible MRI” since 2001. As a neuroradiologist, he straddles the practice of clinical medicine, research, and education toward improving human brain health through the effective use of modern brain imaging technology. While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is his central tool, he defines brain imaging broadly, to include all methods that facilitate accurate depiction of brain structure and function as well as their interface. He advocates looking beyond the visual percept in making an assessment of diagnostic images, using quantitative approaches to maximize diagnostic yield, improve accuracy and minimize risk, including the risk of misdiagnosis. These approaches are developed and validated in the laboratory, then applied in clinical research populations and, ultimately, real patients. He encourages students at all levels to understand the technology they wield and use it intelligently for the ultimate betterment of patients.