Precision Medicines in Breast Cancer
Date: 9-10 May 2013
Venue: Royal Geographical Society, South Kensington, London
Two-day conference in the heart of London will bring together leaders in translation of breast cancer research into clinical trials. There are four themes: Metabolism; Molecular Phenotypes; Biomarkers and Trials; and Imaging, all of which are centred on understanding breast cancer and how to improve its treatment.
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3rd IDKD Intensive Course in Hong Kong "Imaging of the Chest and Heart" May 9-12, 2013, Hong Kong
Date: 9-12 May 2013 (Thursday to Sunday)
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai,
Hong Kong SAR
Further information
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SRP's 50th Annual Conference - Radiation Protection - Spectres from the Past, Visions of the Future
Date: 21-23 May 2013
Venue: Harrogate International Centre50th_gold
UK Rising Radiation Protection Professionals Award 2013
Further information
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IOSF Congress 2013
Interventional Oncology Sans Frontières (IOSF) Congress
Date: 29 May - 1 June 2013
Venue: Cernobbio (Como Lake), Italy
(http://www.iosfc2013.org/) Chaired by Profs. Solbiati, Livraghi and Goldberg
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FRCR 2A Strategy Course
Date: 1 June 2013
Venue: Liverpool Medical Institute, Liverpool, L3 5SR
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UKRC UK Radiological Congress 2013
Date: 10-12 June 2013
Venue: ACC Liverpool, UK
www.ukrc.org.uk
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Management of Virus Related Tumour
Date: 20 June 2013
Venue: The Royal Marsden Conference and Education Centre, London
5 RCR CPD Credits awarded
Further information: www.rcr.ac.uk/oncologyevents
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X-ray computed tomography for multi-modality imaging and radiotherapy
Date: 21 June 2013
Venue: Austin Court, Birmingham
This teaching meeting is aimed at staff who are involved in CT scanning patients on systems in nuclear medicine and radiotherapy departments. It will cover the following topics: physics of CT; radiation dose; image quality; automatic exposure control; cone-beam CT in radiotherapy; protocol optimisation; IR(ME)R and quality assurance.
For further details, including the provisional programme and online registration, visit the IPEM website at www.ipem.ac.uk or contact Alice Futers on conferences@ipem.ac.uk or tel: 01904 610821.
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Southampton practical cardiac MRI course
Date: 24-28 June 2013
Venue: Southampton
This five-day course at Southampton General Hospital| covers the theory and practical applications of cardiac MRI (CMR). It is designed for a small number of delegates to allow for hands-on workstation experience, small group tutorials and live scanning sessions – the emphasis being on developing the practical skills and knowledge to perform CMR. The course includes 14 hours of didactic lectures, four hours of observed live case scanning and 13 hours of workstation based tutorials and case reviews. The program covers the physics of basic MR through to advanced cardiac techniques including the practical application of the theory to optimise image acquisition. Clinical topics covered include: cardiac anatomy and function, late gadolinium enhancement, cardiomyopathies, basic congenital heart disease, and stress imaging with both adenosine and dobutamine.
Course organisers:
Dr Charles Peebles
Dr Stephen Harden
Dr James Shambrook
Alison Fletcher
For further information, please visit www.uhs.nhs.uk/cardiacmricourse
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Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery CARS 2013
Date: 26-29 June 2013
Venue: Heidelberg Convention Center, Germany
The CARS congress is the yearly event for a renowned international community of scientists, engineers and physicians to present and discuss the key innovations that shape modern medicine on a worldwide basis.
Please note that the deadline for paper and abstract submissions for CARS 2013 is January 10, 2013.
More information http://www.cars-int.org/
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RPA Update
Date: 9 July 2013
Venue: Holiday Inn Birmingham City
The RPA Update is IPEM’s main meeting of the year for healthcare based Radiation Protection and those seeking certification. It provides an invaluable opportunity for sharing the latest information from the Regulators, fellow RPAs and other relevant bodies.
Further information
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NYU Radiology Clinical Imaging Symposium
Date: 5-9 August 2013
Venue: Bermuda
Further information: http://www.med.nyu.edu/courses/cme/bermuda13
They offer a special registration fee for those physicians from the UK
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2nd FFN Global Congress 2013
Date: 29-31 August 2013
Venue: Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus, Berlin
Further information
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Early Pregnancy and Gynaecological Ultrasound
Date: 9-10 September 2013
Venue: RCOG, London
Leading practitioners in this field give up-to-date lectures in key areas and there are case discussions to demonstrate the use of ultrasound in solving diagnostic problems in real clinical situations. An opportunity to see rare conditions and diagnostic challenges.
http://www.rcog.org.uk/events/early-pregnancy-and-gynaecological-ultrasound-1
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Imaging MSc from 19 September 2013
An online, part-time, post-graduate degree, accredited by the University of Edinburgh, with options for CPD / CME, with specific themes in Imaging Sciences, Preclinical Imaging, Microscopy and Clinical Imaging. For more information, please visit http://www.imagingmsc.ed.ac.uk or contact Imaging.msc@ed.ac.uk
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MSc Neuroimaging for Research from 19 September 2013
An online, part-time, post-graduate degree, accredited by the University of Edinburgh, also accredited by the RCR for CPD / CME, with specific themes in Functional MRI, Image Analysis and Translational Imaging. For more information, please visit http://www.neuroimage.ed.ac.uk or contact
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British Society Of Neuroradiologists Annual Meeting 2013
Date: 26-28 September 2013
Venue: The Oxford Union, Oxford, UK
Contact: Amanda Isle, 01865 231579, bsnr2013@ouh.nhs.uk
Furthur information: www.bsnrconference.co.uk
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International Cancer Imaging Society Meeting and 13th Annual teaching Course
Date: 30 September - 2 October 2013
Venue: The Royal York Hotel, York, UK.
The course is designed for all radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and other specialists interested in the diagnosis and management of oncology.
Contact details: louise.mustoe@cancerimagingsociety.org.uk
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UK Radiation Oncology Conference
Date: 21-23 October 2013
Venue: Nottingham, East MIdlands Conference Centre
The theme is the four “I”s of Radiotherapy: Integration, Implementation, Inspiration and Innovation.
Day-long tracks, for radiotherapy physics practitioners and for radiotherapy nurses, provide a basic education forum for contemporary radiotherapy. They will contain sessions led by experts from within those professional areas as well as material delivered by respected experts in radiotherapy.
Contemporary issues in these disciplines will also be presented, providing practical and background education. Whilst it is intended that each could be attended as a stand-alone education day, these days will sync with the rest of the meeting.
Call for papers. Abstract submission deadline – 31 May 2013
Further information: www.ukro.org.uk
email: ukro@profileproductions.co.uk
Tel.: +44 (0)20 8832 7311
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UKONS Annual Conference 2013
Date: 8–9 November 2013
Venue: The Hotel Russell, London
Announcing a great opportunity for cancer nurses from across the UK to discuss, debate and challenge current issues in caring for patients with cancer. The meeting will include plenary sessions, presentations and workshops focusing on three core nursing topics:
* Self-management
* Service care models
* Communicating difficult topics
The conference will also feature a pharmaceutical exhibition, two specialist satellite sessions and the UKONS AGM.
Further information http://ukons.org/conference
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GI and nutritional consequences of cancer treatment conference
Date: 28 and / or 29 November 2013
Venue: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London
The course is aimed at medical and clinical oncologists, gastroenterologists, dietitians, surgeons, specialist nurses and radiographers. The conference will cover the aetiology, prevention and management of cancer treatment related GI and nutritional issues
Further information: http://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/gi-conf
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