The Clinical Impact Of Volumetric And Helical CT Imaging

International CT Symposium 2013

Stage West Ramada Plaza Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario April 12-13, 2013

THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

It is our pleasure to invite you to Toshibas International CT Symposium aimed at exploring the clinical impact of volumetric and helical CT imaging. Toshiba will be hosting this event in Mississauga, from April 12-13, 2013. A comprehensive 2-day program will allow participants to share their experiences and update their knowledge concerning the use of the Aquilion family of CT scanners. An internationally renowned faculty from various leading hospitals has been invited to share best practices related to Toshibas state-ofthe-art CT systems. The program covers a wide range of clinical topics from dose acquisition techniques to various advanced applications. This conference is intended for: n Radiologists n Technologists n Physicists n Biomedical Engineers interested in advancing their knowledge of leading-edge CT applications. Venue: Stage West Ramada Plaza Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L4W 4T4 www.stagewest.com For more information, contact: TOSHIBA OF CANADA LIMITED, MEDICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION Phone: 905 470-3500 Ext.2483 ToshibaMedical-CTSymposium@toshiba.ca

Dynamic volume CT is the most important advancement in CT imaging since the advent of helical CT.
Patrik Rogalla MD Depart of Radiology, University of Toronto

THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

AGENDA
Friday, April 12, 2013 12:00pm5:00pm (Session A) Adjudicator: Professor Patrik Rogalla Univ. Hosp. Network, Toronto, Canada 12:00pm 1:30pm Registration Physics - Basic Helical vs. Volumetric CT Dr. Bernice Hoppel - Toshiba Medical Research Institute, USA Helical CT Scanning Dr. Steven Wolff - Carnegie Hill Radiology, New York, USA Coffee Break Brain Perfusion Professor Mathias Prokop - Univ. Med. Ctr., Nijmegen, Netherlands Volume Imaging of Airways Dr. John Troupis - Monash Medical Centre, Australia Lung Imaging and Nodule Characterization Dr. John Mayo University of British Columbia, Vancouver Hospital, B.C., Canada Meeting Adjourned Cocktail Reception (Algonquin Ballroom) Gala Dinner (Algonquin Ballroom)

2:10pm

2:45pm 3:00pm Date: April 12, 2013 Venue: Stage West Ramada Plaza Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario CE Accreditation: Sessions are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units Subject to final approval by your professions accrediting organization. 3:40pm

4:20pm

5:00pm 6:30pm 7:15pm

Note: All invited speakers subject to final confirmation.

THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

AGENDA
Saturday, April 13, 2013 7:30am12:00pm (Session B) Adjudicator: Dr. Russel Bull - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK 7:30am 8:30am Breakfast Tracheomalacia Dr. Narinder Paul Univ. Hosp. Network, Toronto, Canada Cardiac Imaging Dr. Marcus Chen - Nat. Heart, Lung & Blood Inst., Bethesda, USA Coffee Break Abdominal Imaging & Liver Perfusion Professor Patrik Rogalla Univ. Hosp. Network, Toronto, Canada MSK Imaging Professor Alain Blum - C.H.U. Central Hospital, Nancy, France Neuro CT Imaging Dr. Cheemun Lum The Ottawa Hospital, Ontario, Canada Lunch

9:05am

Date: April 13, 2013 Venue: Stage West Ramada Plaza Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario CE Accreditation: Sessions are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units. Subject to final approval by your professions accrediting organization

9:50am 10:10am

10:45am

11:35am

12:00pm

Note: All invited speakers subject to final confirmation.

THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

AGENDA
Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:00pm4:50pm (Session C) Adjudicator: Dr. Narinder Paul Univ. Hosp. Network, Toronto, Canada 1:30pm Pediatric CT Dr. Daniel Podberesky - Cincinnati Childrens Hosp. Med. Ctr., USA The Role of CT in Oncology Dr. Catherine Coolens - Univ. Hosp. Network, Toronto, Canada Coffee Break The Impact of Dose Reduction in CT Scanning Dr. Russel Bull - Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK Initial Experience Using High Speed True Volume CT Dr. John Troupis Monash Medical Ctr., Australia CT Scanning: What does the future hold? Panel Discussion chaired by Dr. Bernice Hoppel, Toshiba Medical Research Institute Meeting Adjourned Stage West Dinner Theatre Fiddler on the Roof

2:10pm

2:50pm 3:05pm

Date: April 13, 2013 Venue: Stage West Ramada Plaza Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario CE Accreditation: Sessions are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units. Subject to final approval by your professions accrediting organization.

3:40pm

4:15pm

4:50pm 6:30pm

Note: All invited speakers subject to final confirmation.

THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Full Conference
Registration Fee: $360 for radiologists, $300 for non-radiologists. For each Canadian medical facility that is using Toshiba CT technology, Toshiba extends ONE COMPLIMENTARY PASS to the Academic program or two passes at a 50% discount.

Your registration includes:

Access to Friday and Saturday educational sessions The opportunity to earn category A continuing education credits Informative materials Breakfast and lunch on Saturday Written acknowledgment of attendance Additional fee for Symposium dinner on Friday: $70 Additional fee for Dinner Theatre on Saturday: $70 All inclusive education package with both evening events: Radiologists $480, Non-radiologists $420

Date: April 12-13, 2013 Venue: Stage West Ramada Plaza Hotel, Mississauga, Ontario CE Accreditation: Sessions are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units. Subject to final approval by your professions accrediting organization.

Session A
Registration Fee: $150.00 for radiologists & non-radiologists Your registration includes: Access to Fridays half day educational session The opportunity to earn category A continuing education credits Informative materials Written acknowledgment of attendance Additional fee for Symposium evening event on Friday, $70

Sessions B & C
Registration Fee: $250.00 for radiologists & non-radiologists Your registration includes: Access to Saturday educational sessions Breakfast and lunch on Saturday The opportunity to earn category A continuing education credits Informative materials Written acknowledgment of attendance Additional fee for Dinner Theatre on Saturday, $70

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International CT Symposium 2013

Networking / Social Events

Take advantage of this unique networking environment! Several networking activities will be part of the event. These activities will be integrated to the conference schedule in a way to maximize exchange and camaraderie.

Visit Toronto
A true city of the world, Toronto offers many experiences you will not find anywhere else on the planet. Toronto is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world; a place where international ideas intersect with Canadian culture. We are planning to take advantage of Toronto and Niagara area attractions for entertaining with memorable Guest/Spouse programs.

The venue
The International CT Symposium will take place at the Ramada Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel & Stage West Theatre, conveniently located just minutes from Torontos Pearson International Airport. Featuring an awardwinning theatre restaurant, three-story indoor waterslide and salt water pool, fitness room and restaurant, the hotel is right for both leisure and business travelers.

Hotel Reservations
To reserve rooms, contact Toshiba directly to receive the Symposium Conference rate as soon as possible! This rate is based on availability ONLY, so call and make your reservations! $115 Per Suite Per Night (Choice of a King or Queen Suite) Phone: 905 470-3500 Ext.2483 Email: ToshibaMedical-CTSymposium@toshiba.ca

THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

Networking / Social Events

Social event: Symposium Dinner and SAKE Barrel-top Breaking Ceremony
Date: Friday, April 12, 2013 Join us for an evening that promises great collegiality, dining & fun! Our dinner will begin with a Japanese sake barrel opening ceremony, kagami biraki, a tradition for 300 years symbolizing new beginnings and hope for the future to come. Venue: Algonquin Ball room located inside the Stage West Hotel Cocktails - 6:30 pm Dinner - 7:15 pm Symposium registration: Admission to this social event is available at an additional fee of $70 per person.

Social event: Fiddler on the Roof Dinner Theatre

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Come and experience a larger than life Vegas style show in the beautiful Stage West theatre. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences around the world with Its humour, warmth and honesty. Symposium registration: Admission to this social event is available at an additional fee of $70 per person.

Excursions
Experience and explore the local areas of interest. Tours and excursions will be available allowing free time for shopping, personal site seeing, or relaxing at the hotel.

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International CT Symposium 2013

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THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

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THE CLINICAL IMPACT OF VOLUMETRIC AND HELICAL CT IMAGING

International CT Symposium 2013

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