RADaim 2012

Specialists in medical imaging conferences and seminars

20-22 July 2012

Jupiters Gold Coast

CT MRI Ultrasound Informatics

RADaim will be bigger than ever in 2012. We have incorporated a number of our regular events into our usual RADaim program & added several new courses to create one huge show.

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Online registration available soon. Watch this space!

CME/CPD accreditations:

1 RANZCR CME point per hour (lectures)

3 RANZCR CME points per hour (workshops)

1 AIR CPD point per hour (appellation 25.5)

1 ASAR point per hour

Program complies with ACPSEM guidelines for CME activity

program

The theme for RADaim 2012 is cross-sectional imaging with a special focus on CT. The 3-day program features a number of individual courses, including introductory and advanced cardiac CT courses, CT and MR essentials, informatics and workshop-intensive MSK, vascular and ob/gyn ultrasound.

For the one registration price you can attend any of the lectures on offer (ultrasound workshops will be a small additional fee). Numbers must be capped for some parts of the conference program so register early to avoid missing out.

Plenary sessions: These sessions will run throughout the conference and feature topical and practical lectures in CT, MR and Ultrasound delivered by international and national experts. Presentations will provide in-depth discussions of core and high-end imaging techniques that will suit those with intermediate to advanced knowledge.

Informatics: The Informatics program wil explore both the technical and organisational issues involved in PACS and digital imaging. The technical presentations are driven by the standards - DICOM, HL7 and Integrating the Healthcare Environment (IHE). The organisational issues address areas such as budgeting, procurement, vendor management and PACS administration and education. The program will appeal to all persons interested in PACS regardless of their existing technical knowledge.

This 3-day course is designed for those wishing to develop or consolidate knowledge in CT imaging principles. The course will cover physical principles such as hardware, data acquisition, image processing and radiation dose and clinical issues such as contrast safety, anatomy, imaging protocols and pathology.

This course will reiterate the rudimentary principles of MR. The course will reinforce the participants' knowledge of key anatomy and pathology in areas such as neuro, MSK, head & neck and cardiac/vascular MRI. MR safety and CEMRA will also be discussed.

This course is designed for those with limited experience in cardiac CT imaging. It will focus on basic principles of cardiac anatomy and physiology, ECG interpretation, patient preparation, scan acquisition and post-processing.

The advanced cardiac CT course continues from the introductory course with a steady progression to more advanced imaging techniques and concepts.

The focus of this program is small workshops with essential techniques demonstrated on the latest machinery. Topics include hip & groin, knee, shoulder, abdomen, chest, face & neck and vascular ultrasound. Hands-on training will be available for all participants. Each workshop is 1½ hours duration and provides 4.5 RANZCR CME points (1.5 ASAR or AIR CPD points).

provisional program overview

Friday 20th July
08:30 - 17:00		MR Essentials	Cardiac CT Intro	Plenary sessions (CT, MRI & US)	CT Essentials	Ultrasound workshops
Saturday 21st July
08:30 - 17:00	Informatics	MR Essentials	Cardiac CT Intro/Cardiac Imaging Symposium	Plenary sessions (CT, MRI & US)	CT Essentials	Ultrasound workshops
Sunday 22nd July
08:30 - 14:30	Informatics	MR Essentials	Cardiac Imaging Symposium	Plenary sessions (CT, MRI & US)	CT Essentials	Ultrasound workshops

keynote speakers

Cynthia H. McCollough

Professor of Radiologic Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Director multi-disciplinary CT, Clinical Innovation Center, Mayo Clinic

Dr. McCollough's research includes state of the art multi-slice CT imaging of the heart, perfusion imaging of the heart, brain and abdominal organs, measurement of aortic distensibility, isotropic resolution imaging of sub-mm structures in the inner ear, and renal stone composition analysis. Dr. McCollough is active in numerous national and international organizations in the areas of CT imaging and radiation dose assessment and reduction. She is additionally focused on the implementation of automated exposure control systems for CT tailored to individual patients.

Myron Pozniak

Professor of Radiology, Chief of the Section of Abdominal CT, University of Wisconsin

Dr. Pozniak has authored over 60 publications in CT and ultrasound. He is also the co-author of a textbook on Clinical Doppler Ultrasound, currently in its 2nd edition.

Howard A. Rowley

Chief of Neuroradiology, Joseph SAckett Professor of Radiology, Professor of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery, University of Wisconsin
Chairman, Board of Trustees, The Foundation of the American Society of Neuroradiology

Dr. Rowley is internationally recognized for his contributions to stroke trials, including pioneering work on thrombolysis and MRI diffusion-perfusion mismatch. He is an NIH-funded principal investigator focusing on new time-resolved low radiation dose CT methods. Dr. Rowley has received multiple outstanding speaker awards for his lectures and webcasts covering a wide range of Neuroradiology topics

platinum sponsors

exhibitors

Philips Healthcare

Device Technologies

Agfa Healthcare

Intellirad Solutions

GE Healthcare

venue

Jupiters Gold Coast

Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach

Conrad Jupiters is centrally located on the Gold Coast at Broadbeach, with sweeping views across the Pacific to the east, and rugged hinterland to the west. The Gold Coast is renowned for its magnificent surfing beaches, exciting nightlife, world class golf courses and family theme parks.

Room rates include high-speed internet. Buffet breakfast is available at Food Fantasy for the discounted rate of $22 per person (normally $29.90) for in-house delegates. Treat yourself to an executive room and enjoy express check-in, complimentary daily continental breakfast, newspapers, pre-dinner drinks and canapés, a maid service and use of the fitness centre and executive lounge.

A minimum deposit of one night’s accommodation is required to reserve a room. Accommodation is limited. All attempts to provide room preferences will be made however they are not guaranteed. Room allocations will be made on a first-come basis. Reserved rooms will only be held until 6pm on the day of arrival unless prior notice is given by indicating on the registration, or by contacting the hotel direct. Accommodation cancellation policy: Hotel terms and conditions apply to these room rates.

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the fine print

Insurance: Registrants are strongly advised to arrange health and travel insurance. Phoenix Conferencing and Conference Link will accept no liability for loss or injury.

Full registration includes: Delegate satchel; catering (lunch and morning and afternoon teas), technical exhibition and attendance at all lectures Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Weekend registration includes: Delegate satchel; catering (lunch and morning and afternoon teas), technical exhibition, and attendance at all lectures Saturday and Sunday only

Day Registration includes: Delegate satchel and catering, technical exhibition and lectures for that day only.

Ultrasound Workshop fees include: Participation in the workshop only. Workshop fees are in addition to registration. Delegates must be registered for the day/s they attend workshops.

Early Registration: Up to and including 18th May 2012. Faxed or email registrations are considered a firm booking and payment must follow within 10 days. Registrations received up to seven (7) working days prior to the conference will be acknowledged by a receipt/confirmation letter.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations made between 22nd June and 6th July 2012 will attract a $125 administration fee. There will be no refunds after 6th July 2012.

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