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PROGRAM INFORMATION:Program at a Glance (center insert)How the Meeting is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Continuing Education: Credits/Online Evaluation System . . . . . . . . . 4 Self Assessment Module Program . . . . . . . . 5Invited Speaker Handouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Speaker Ready Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ASSOCIATION SERVICES:AAPM Headquarters Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6AAPM Services Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6AAPM Career Services Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Education and Research Fund Contributions . . 7
Donors Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7GENERAL INFORMATION:Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Exhibit Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Internet Access: Complimentary WiFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Device Charging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Internet/Evaluation Kiosks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Poster Display Area Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Emergency & Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Reflection/Prayer Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Luggage Storage Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SOCIAL PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES:Concessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Complimentary Lunch ‘Bundle’ Vouchers . . . . 11Refreshment Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Thursday Boxed Lunches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
COMPANIONS WELCOME CENTER . . . . . . 12
GUIDE TO 2013 EXHIBITORS . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
MAPS:Convention Center/Session Rooms . . . . . . . . 58 Exhibition Hall H-I - Technical Exhibits . . . . . . 60Exhibit Hall J - Poster Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62NOTES SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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CREDITS/ONLINE EVALUATION SYSTEM
CONTINUING EDUCATION
To obtain credit, attendees must complete an on-line evaluation survey . Internet/CEC and Evaluation ki-osks are available in the convention center for this purpose . The Online Evaluation System will also be availablevia the AAPM website . AAPM is providing compli-mentary w-fi throughout the Indiana Convention Center (AAPM meeting rooms, exhibit hall and func-tion space .)The Online Evaluation System will remain open through 11:59 pm EST, Wednesday, September 4 . Evaluations MUST be completed by that time for credits to be earned .
Medical Physicists:The AAPM 55th Annual Meeting and Exhibition has been accredited by the Commission on Ac-creditation of Medical Physics Education Pro-grams (CAMPEP) . One Medical Physics Continu-ing Education Credit (MPCEC) per hour will be awarded for each course, symposia, and proffered paper sessions . Up to (8) hours of credit will be awarded for the viewing of general, Best in Phys-ics and Campus Poster displays .To obtain credit, attendees MUST complete an on-line evaluation survey .Medical Dosimetrists:To obtain credit, attendees must complete an online evaluation survey. Badge ID and CMD Number are required . Message Center/CEC kiosks are available in the convention center for this purpose . Following the meeting, AAPM will report the medical dosimetrist participants credits earned to the MDCB.
Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI):The AAPM will apply to the Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) for approval of RLI credits for the Annual Meeting Professional Sessions . The Radiology Leadership Institute will select the sessions that are eligible for credit . To obtain credit, attendees must complete the online RLI Credit Reporting form . The signed form must be sent via email to jackie@aapm .org .
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SELF ASSESSMENT MODULE (SAM) PROGRAM
Pre-Registration RequiredMany medical physicists now require Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as defined by the American Board of Radiology. AAPM is offering nine ABR approved Self-Assessment Modules (SAM), which allow for interactive learning and self-assessment of knowledge gained during these particular sessions .Individuals were required to pre-register for an audience response unit (ARU) to be used during the session . You will not be able to register for SAMs onsite .You may go to the SAM sessions of your choice . During the session, the speaker will ask interactive
Once you have completed evaluating ALL sessions attended, select the FINALIZE button . Please note you will no longer have access to edit your evaluation once you have FINALIZED the evaluation.Medical Physicists:Following the meeting, AAPM will provide CAMPEP with participant contact information, credits earned, and the appropriate processing fees in order for individual participants to access their personal AAPM 55th Annual Meeting and Exhibition transcript via the CAMPEP online MPCEC Repository database . Please be advised, CAMPEP transcripts are viewable via the CAMPEP online MPCEC Repository database . Participants will not receive a hardcopy CAMPEP transcript . Should a participant need a hardcopy of the AAPM 55th Annual Meeting and Exhibition transcript, an individual may order a hardcopy transcript from CAMPEP .Medical Dosimetrists:Following the meeting, AAPM will report the medical dosimetrist participants credits earned to the MDCB.
Please note: You must enter your badge id and last name in order to access the CEC evaluation system .
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INVITED SPEAKER HANDOUTS
SPEAKER READY ROOM
Speedway Concourse, Room 111Saturday - Wednesday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Handouts are available for certain presentations via the AAPM website at:
http://www.aapm.org/meetings/2013AM/PRHandouts.asp
Handouts will not be distributed in hard copy on site .
Hoosier Concourse, Convention Centerphone number: 317-262-5932
Saturday - Wednesday 7:30 am – 6:30 pmThursday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Looking for AAPM Membership information? Need general information? Hoping to talk to a staff person to get answers about the association? Want to update your member profile photo? AAPM Service Center staff are ready to answer your questions .
AAPM SERVICE CENTER
AAPM HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
J.W. Marriott HotelRooms 201-202
Friday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 7:30 am – 6:00 pmMonday - Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pmThursday 8:00 am - noon (limited service)
questions . You will be able to respond using your ARU . The audience feedback will appear in real timeon the screen . There is no pass/fail and you will not be graded on your responses .To confirm attendance, attendees MUST complete the online evaluation for the SAM session attended . At the end of the meeting, please return your ARUto the SAM counter located in the registration area .NEW . . .The AAPM transfers SAMs Credits to theABR via the CME Gateway .Note: The sessions are open to everyone. An audience response unit is not required to attend.
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AAPM EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
Individuals who wish to make a donation to the AAPM Education and Research Fund should stop by the Registration Counter . For additional information about the AAPM Education and Research Fund, please visit:
http://www.aapm.org/education/edfundintro.asp
REGISTRATION
Hoosier Concourse, Convention CenterRegistration will be open during the following times:
Saturday - Wednesday 7:30 am – 6:30 pmThursday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
NEW FOR ‘13 - DONORS LOUNGE
Crossroads Concourse, Convention Center Saturday - Wednesday 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Thursday 7:30 am – 3:00 pmIndividuals who have made a cumulative lifetime donation of $500 or more to the Education & Research Fund will have access to the Lounge . Comfortable seating, beverages and device charging stations will be available in the Donors’ Lounge .
EXHIBIT HOURS – EXHIBIT HALLS H & I
Sunday 12:30 pm – 6:00 pmMonday - Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pmWednesday 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Companions ages 12 through 17 will be allowed in the Exhibit Hall but must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times . Children 11 and under will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall .
Hoosier Concourse, Convention CenterNeed a job, or wish to post a job opportunity? We will have the traditional free on-site job listing and resume bulletin boards; in addition, staff will gladly demonstrate and answer questions regarding the online AAPM Career Services site .
AAPM CAREER SERVICES CENTER
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Use the terminals to access the internet and the Online Evaluation System, which must be completed and submitted for continuing education credit .
Locations: • Exhibit Halls H and I• Hoosier Concourse/ Exhibit Hall H entrance• Wabash Concourse/near Room 109
POSTER DISPLAY AREA
Exhibit Hall JPoster Set Up: Saturday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am – noonPoster Viewing: Sunday noon – 7:00 pm Monday - Wednesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am – 2:50 pm Poster Discussion Sessions (authors in attendance): Sunday General Posters 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Campus Posters 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Provost moderating 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm) Best in Physics 3:30 pm – 4:00 pmPoster Tear Down: Thursday 2:50 pm – 3:30 pmDuring exhibit hours, you may enter the Poster Area through Hall I exhibits. Before and after exhibit hours, you may enter through the entrance into Hall J .
*NEW* AAPM is providing complimentary wi-fi throughout the Indiana Convention Center (AAPM meeting rooms, exhibit hall and function space .)
Internet/CEC and Evaluation Kiosks
INTERNET ACCESS
Need to charge your phone or other electronic device?
Locations: • Donors Lounge• Welcome Center in Exhibit Hall• Adjacent to Internet/CEC kiosks:
Exhibit Halls H and IHoosier Concourse/ Exhibit Hall H entranceWabash Concourse/near Room 109
NEW FOR ‘13 - DEVICE CHARGING STATIONS
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EMERGENCY & HEALTH SERVICES
First Aid Office Crossroads Concourse
If you have a medical emergency, please dial 3350 from any house phone or 317-262-3350 from a cell phone and ask to have the EMT dispatched to the location of the incident .
LUGGAGE STORAGE SERVICE
Wabash East Concourse$2/checked bag
Monday – Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pmThursday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
REFLECTION/PRAYER ROOM
Show Management Office - J, Level 2Sunday – Wednesday 7:30 am – 6:00 pmThursday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
WELCOME CENTER
Exhibit Hall H, Convention CenterTake some time out to recharge . The Welcome Center offers comfortable seating with access to power and device charging stations .
LOST AND FOUND
Found items should be turned in at the AAPM registration desk . Items will be turned over to convention center security at the end of each day . If you have lost an item, please call ext . 3350 from any house phone .
Lactation RoomTicket Office near First Aid/Security office
Crossroads ConcourseStop by AAPM Member Services to obtain a key . Please note, the Women’s Restroom on Level 1 also offers a less private nursing station .
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SOCIAL PROGRAM
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVENTSRegistrants may purchase an unlimited number of social function tickets to attend the AAPM Awards Ceremony and Reception and the Night Out event . You do not need to be registered for the meeting to attend the AAPM Awards Ceremony and Reception or the Night Out event . Companions must be registered to enter the exhibit hall .
AAPM Awards Ceremony and Reception
Night Out Event
Monday, August 5 6:30 pm – 9:00 pmJ.W. Marriott Grand Ballroom
Awards Ceremony 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmReception 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Recipients of special awards will be honored during a ceremony, followed by a wine and cheese reception .
Tuesday, August 6 6:30 pm – 10:00 pmLucas Oil Stadium
Capitol Ave/adjacent to Convention CenterCheck your registration bag for a map
of food stations, bars and seatingIt’s Jeans and Jerseys Night -- wear your favorite NFL team jersey! Even non-sports fans will get a visual thrill in this Superbowl venue . On the field: Guests who prefer to be immersed in the full NFL experience will be directed by referees through on-field activities (punting, passing and kicking) . Off the field: Guests who prefer to sit and chat with colleagues will have plenty of seating above the field; all the action will be on the Jumbotron .
Wristbands and WaiversGuests need to pick up a wrist band and sign a waiver before accessing the field activities . Avoid lines at the event -- stop by the AAPM registration desk during the following days/times to pick up your wrist band in advance .Monday 10:00 am - 2:00 pmTuesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pmPlease note: Each adult Night Out ticket will include 1 drink ticket, good for beer or a glass of wine. Once your ticket is used, cash will be accepted. Non-alcoholic drinks will not require a ticket.
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Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the Exhibit Hall during exhibit hours .
Sunday 12:30 pm – 6:00 pmMonday – Wednesday 7:30 am – 6:00 pmThursday 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Complimentary Lunch ‘Bundle’ Vouchers
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
Concessions
Each Scientific Attendee at the Annual Meeting will receive TWO vouchers with their registration materials . Redeem your lunch vouchers in one ofthree locations in Exhibit Halls H & I:• Front two Break Areas• Back Concession Area• Vouchers may not be redeemed at
Concession windows .• Vouchers are valid Monday and Tuesday
only, between 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm .These vouchers are good for your choice of the following lunch bundles .Monday, August 5: • Chicken Caesar Salad; side packet of
dressing• Bag of chips• Soda or waterVegetarian option: Caesar Salad; No Chicken . Tuesday, August 6: • 2 slices of pepperoni pizza• Soda or waterVegetarian option: Cheese Pizza
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Complimentary food and beverages will be served in designated areas as follows:
Exhibit Hall Break Areas:Sunday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 3:00 pm – 3:30 pmMonday - Tuesday 10:00 am – 10:30 am 3:50 pm – 4:30 pmWednesday 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Hoosier Concourse Break Area: Wednesday 3:50 pm – 4:30 pm Thursday 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Thursday Boxed Lunches: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Refreshment Breaks
COMPANIONS WELCOME CENTER
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Denver Room - 2nd Floor
(Near the Skybridge connector to the Indiana Convention Center)
A Companions’ Welcome Center is available to registered companions of the AAPM 55th Annual Meeting and Exhibition . Sunday - Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 11:00 amPlease note: Children 11 and under will not be allowed in the Exhibit Hall or in session rooms.
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AAPM Services Center Hoosier ConcourseOne Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3846Phone: 301-209-3350 Fax: 301-209-0862aapm@aapm .orgwww .aapm .org
Looking for AAPM Membership information; or an answer to a question about the association? Come by the AAPM Services Booth located in the Concourse Area for information regarding the AAPM and our programs .
AAPM Career Services Center Hoosier ConcourseOne Physics EllipseCollege Park, MD 20740-3846 Phone: 301-209-3187 Fax: 301-209-0841careers@mail .aapm .orgwww .aapm .org/careers
AAPM Career Services (www .aapm .org/careers) brings medical physics job seekers and hiring employers together via a feature-rich online job site . At the AAPM annual meeting, the traditional free on-site job listing and resume bulletin boards will be available; in addition, staff will gladly demonstrate and answer questions regarding the online AAPM Career Services site .
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GUIDE TO 2013 EXHIBITORS
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Gafchromic™ dosimetry fi lm product l ine and innovative software, FilmQA™ Pro 3 .0 coupled with our OneScan Protocol facilitate the improvement of the quality assurance for radiotherapy modalities featuring Gafchromic™ EBT2 /3/3+ films. Other typical applications include treatment planning verification of radiation therapy using Gafchromic™ EBT2/3/3+; skin peak dose determination using Gafchromic™ XR-RV3; and equipment quality assurance using Gafchromic™ XR-QA2 and RTQA2 films .
Aware, Inc. 212Joe Kushi40 Middlesex Tpk .Bedford, MA 01730Phone: 781-276-4000 Fax: 781-276-4001www .aware .com/medicaljfk@aware .comAware REM Server collects radiation exposure estimation data based on methods specified by IHE’s Radiation Exposure Monitoring (REM) Integration Profile . It stores and analyzes DICOM-compliant radiation dose estimation information to calculate exposure information near real-time . Users can produce customized reports via a rich browser-based interface that summarize exposure information by physician, modality, time/date, or other user-defined queries . Reports can be manually or automatically run . Bard Medical Division 218April Wilson8195Industrial Blvd.Covington, GA 30014Phone: 770-784-6223 www .bardmedical .comapril .wilson@crbard .com
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Bard is committed to being a Total Resource for your product and service requirements . As a market leader in Brachytherapy, Bard is pleased to offer a broad range of innovative seed delivery systems, products, services, including the revolutionary QuickLink® delivery system, available for both Iodine and Palladium seeds .
Bayer Healthcare 117Jerry Samuels6 West BeltWayne, NJ 07470Phone: 973-305-5000 Fax: 973-305-5120www .bayerus .com
Bayer HealthCare and Algeta are committed to cancer research and treatment options .
Best Medical 341 and 441Manny Subramanian7643 Fullerton Rd .Springfield, VA 22153Phone: 703-451-2378 151 Fax: 703-451-0922www .teambest .commanny@teambest .com
Best Medical provides your needs for external beam therapy and brachytherapy including Best® Iodine-125 and Palladium-103 seeds; Brachytherapy accessories, Radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging devices, Gold fiducial markers, MOSFET dosimetry, patient immobilization, cardiovascular brachytherapy and medical physics/QA instrumentation, repair and calibration .
Biocompatibles, Inc. 625Lindsey Raymond115 Hurley Rd .Bldg. 3Oxford, CT 06478Phone: 203-262-0571 ext .3109 Fax: 203-262-8968www .biocompatiblesinc .comlindsey .raymond@biocompatibles .com
Biocompatibles, Inc. provides innovative solutions to improve and expand brachytherapy as a treatment for early stage prostate cancer . Our complete portfolio of real-time and pre-planned products including AnchorSeed®, VariStrand™ and SeedLock3™ needles are chosen by physicians and institutions worldwide . Stop by booth 625 .
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Bionix 628Sarah Romano5154 Enterprise Blvd.Toledo, OH 43612Phone: 800-624-6649 Fax: 419-727-8426www .bionixrt .comsromano@bionix .com
Bionix designs and produces Radiation Therapy Equipment using state of the art materials and leading edge processes. All Bionix RT Equipment carries an industry leading three year warranty and enjoys an excellent reputation for superior quality, reliability and durability. Bionix is a company known for going beyond what’s expected to providing cancer center products and services that make treatment sessions as efficient as they are effective .
Brainlab 217Anna Bliss3 Westbrook Corporate Ctr .Ste . 400Westchester, IL 60154Phone: 708-409-1343 Fax: 708-409-1619www .brainlab .comanna .bliss@brainlab .com
Brainlab develops, manufactures and markets software-driven medical technology with the aim of optimizing patient treatments . Core products revolve around less-invasive image guided surgery technology, more accurate and effective radiation therapy, and integration through planning and collaboration systems that brings patient data and physicians together .
C-RAD, Inc. 135Martin Clay70 SE 4th Ave .Delray Beach, FL 33483Phone: 561-742-9260 Fax: 561-742-9259www .c-rad .commartin .clay@c-rad .com
Products from C-RAD are distinguished by a high level of innovation achieved by close collaboration with prominent research institutes . The Catalyst™ system consists of a next generation optical surface scanning and re-projection hardware device coupled with a highly optimized application software designed for work-flow
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integration . Specialties: Patient Positioning, Motion Monitoring, SRS & SBRT Applications, 4D CT Studies, Respiratory Gating .
CDR Systems, Inc. 434Carl Denis#33, 235105 Wranlger Dr . SECalgary, AB T1X 0K3CANADAPhone: 403-850-7035 Fax: 403-271-0201www .cdrsys .cacarldenis@cdrsys .ca
CDR Systems is a manufacturer of precision patient positioning and immobilization products for all treatment types including Proton Therapy . Our devices include a wide range of applications from Prone Breast Positioning Systems to the Freedom Patient Immobilization System for SBRT, SRS IMRT, IGRT, Supine Breast, Lung and more. The Freedom System also includes a module that enables 6 axis of freedom for Head and Neck patient setups; visit us at our booth and online www .cdrsys .ca .
CIRS 1100Heather Pierce2428 Almeda Ave .Ste . 316Norfolk, VA 23513Phone: 800-617-1177 Fax: 757-857-0523www .cirsinc .cominfo@cirsinc .com
For over 30 years, CIRS has strived to help medical physicists and radiation oncologist better patient outcomes by improving the art and science of tissue simulation . CIRS prides itself on the ability to adapt to an ever-changing field, and continues to develop products that meet the needs of emerging techniques and cutting-edge research in radiation therapy. Visit Booth #1100 to learn more about CIRS phantoms for motion management, dosimetry, and end-to-end QA .
CIVCO Medical Solutions 1115Jennifer Tobin1401 8th St . SEOrange City, IA 51041Phone: 712-737-8688 Fax: 712-737-8654www .civco .comjennifer .tobin@civco .com
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CIVCO is one of the most trusted providers in the Radiation Oncology industry, and is a leader in increasing clinical productivity and improving clinical outcomes . The Radiation Oncology division designs, manufactures and markets equipment for basic patient positioning, high technology robotic motion management, QA and advanced SBRT patient positioning. www.CIVCO.com.
Clinical Microsystems - PEMNET 724Gene Banasiak620 22nd St . SouthArlington, VA 22202Phone: 703-920-4345www .pemnet .infobanasiakgene@gmail .com
Computerized Radiation Scanners 726Bo Andersson149 Sopwith Dr .Vero Beach, FL 32968Phone: 772-562-0405 Fax: 772-562-7472www .beamscanners .comcrs7@bellsouth .com
CRS manufactures radiation beam scanners for Commissioning, QA, TG-51 absolute automatic calibration in water and IMRT verification on film .
Conference of Radiation 119Control Program Directors, Inc.1030 Burlington Lane, Ste. 4BFrankfort, KY 40601www .crcpd .orgPhone: 502-227-4543
CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 216Luna Han6000 Broken Sound Pkwy. NWSte . 300Boca Raton, FL 33487Phone: 510-206-7040 www .crcpress .comluna .han@tfinforma .com
CRC Press/Taylor&Francis is a premier publisher of textbooks, references, journals, and databases in medical physics, available in print and electronic formats. Visitors to our booth can browse the latest books and enter to receive special prizes and discounts on new and bestselling titles such as Image Processing in Radiation Therapy and Informatics in Radiation Oncology . Please inquire
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with Sr . Publishing Editor Luna Han (luna .han@tfinforma .com) if interested in developing a new book project .
CYRPA America 129Greg Bare6725 Mesa Ridge Rd .Ste . 100San Diego, CA 92121Phone: 858-454-8100 Fax: 858-454-8555www .cyrpa .usGreg@CYRPA .usCYRPA America offers patient positioning lasers which are both accurate and easy to use . Calibrate your complete set of CYRPA patient positioning lasers in less than 5 minutes with our integrated SmartPhantom . Change the color of your laser lines to red or green with our double diode technology . Connect your lasers with all makes and models of oncology information systems and treatment planning systems .
D3 Oncology Solutions 1200Lindsey Briggs5750 Centre Ave .Ste . 500Pittsburgh, PA 15206Phone: 412-328-0075 Fax: 412-365-0749www .d3onc .combriggsla2@d3onc .comFrom flexible options for linear accelerator commissioning, clinical training and radiation treatment planning to tools and programs that support clinical quality such as Via Oncology Pathways, D3’s suite of solutions accelerates excellence in the delivery of cancer care . D3 is an affiliate of UPMC, an integrated global health enterprise headquartered in Pittsburgh and one of the leading health systems in the United States .
DOSIsoft 84345/47 Ave . Carnot94230 Cachan-FrancePhone: +33 (0)1 41 24 26 26 Fax: +33 (0)1 41 24 26 28www .dosisoft .com Elekta 409Doris AuBuchonBldg. 300, Ste. 300400 Perimeter Center Ter .Atlanta, GA 30346Phone: 770-670-2592 Fax: 770-448-6338www .elekta .comdoris .aubuchon@elekta .com
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Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders . The company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care . Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives .
EQUAL-ESTRO 1235185 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Cambridge, MA 02138www .equalestro .com
GAMMEX, Inc. 727Patrick Ploc7600 Discovery Dr .Middleton, WI 53562Phone: 608-828-7000 Fax: 608-828-7500www .gammex .comsales@gammex .com
Gammex Inc . is a worldwide provider of laser alignment systems and quality control devices for medical imaging and functional studies . Gammex will introduce the new ultra-compact “Micro” laser alternative and the new, patented, Radiant™ moveable laser system with iPad control . Gammex will display its line of Quality Control phantoms, Mammography Accreditation phantom, 464 CT Accreditation phantom and optional torso extender, Dual Energy, CT Perfusion phantom and Neonatal Chest phantom software .
GE Healthcare 335MR, MICT & DosewatchP.O. Box 414Milwaukee, WI 53201-0414Phone: 262-544-3011 www .gehealthcare .comwww3 .gehealthcare .com/en/About_Us/Contact_Us
GE is making a new commitment to health . “healthymagination” wil l change the way we approach healthcare, with more than 100 innovations all focused on addressing three critical needs: lowering costs, touching more lives and improving quality. GE’s “healthymagination” vision for the future invites the world to join us on our
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journey as we continuously develop innovations addressing access, cost and quality . For additional information visit www .gehealthcare .com .
Health Physics Society 112Heide Rowland1313 Dolley Madison Blvd.Ste .402McLean, VA 22101Phone: 703-790-1745 Fax: 703-790-2672http://www .hps .orghrohland@burkinc .com
The Health Physics Society (HPS), formed in 1956, is a scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety . Its mission is to support its members in the practice of their profession and to promote excellence in the science and practice of radiation safety .
Heuris 134412 Sunset Rd .Skillman, NJ 08558Phone: 609-306-0806 www .presage3d .com
HyperDrive Medical 1091110 Sunset Dr .Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1E6CANADAhyperdrivemed .cominfo@hyperdrivemed .com
HyperDrive Medical specializes in developing and deploying novel treatment planning technologies for radiation therapy . Our goals are ambitious . We see opportunities for improving patient care through greater precision, speed and safety . Through unique software based solutions we intend to have these benefits realized in the clinic .
IBA 1035Tina Baker3150 Stage Post Dr ., Ste . 110Bartlett, TN 38133Phone: 901-386-2242 Fax:901-382-9453www .iba-worldwide .comtina .baker@iba-group .com
IBA develops, manufactures and supports medical devices and software solutions for cancer treatment by proton beam therapy, for cancer
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diagnosis and for patient quality assurance (Dosimetry). Today, IBA solutions in oncology are used in over 3,000 hospitals worldwide . Stop by our Booth #1035 for a personal demonstration of the most innovative products used in Dosimetry today, and see how IBA’s mission to enhance, protect and save lives is truly our driving passion .
Imaging Technology News 136Sean Reilly3030 W . Salt Creek Ln .Ste . 201Arlington Heights, IL 60005Phone: 847-954-7960 Fax: 847-390-0408www .itnonline .netsreilly@sgcmail .com International Organization for 108Medical Physics (IOMP) Azam Niroomand-Rad350 South Hamilton St .Unit 501Madison, WI 53703Phone: 608-467-2531 Fax: 608-467-2531www .iomp .orgazam@georgetown .edu
International Organization for Medical Physics is an umbrella Organization for 18000 medical physicists worldwide from 80 national medical physics organizations including AAPM and Federations (EFOMP, ALFIM, AFOMP, SEAFOMP, MEFOMP, FAMPO) . The IOMP mission is to advance medical physics practice worldwide by disseminating scientific and technical information, fos ter ing educat iona l and pro fess iona l development of medical physicists, and promoting the highest quality medical services for patients .
IOP Publishing 640The Public Ledger Bldg #929150 S Independence Mall WPhiladelphia, PA 19106Phone: 215-627-0880 Fax: 215 627 0879iopscience .iop .org/
IsoAid 603Jamie Gibson7824 Clark Moody Blvd.Port Richey, FL 34668Phone: 727-207-5973 www .isoaid .comjgibson@isoaid .com
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IsoAid is a true manufacturer of I-125 and Pd-103 seeds for Prostate Brachytherapy and Eye Plaque implants . We offer exact activity, 24/7 service, the fastest turn-time, custom loading, assistance with equipment, reimbursement, and much more! Please visit us in booth #603 .
IsoRay Medical 1335350 Hills St . Ste . 106Richland, WA 99354http://www .isoray .com
James L. Davis, Inc. 1005James Davis13521 Walsingham Rd .Largo, FL 33774Phone: 727-596-0408 Fax: 727-593-3267www .jld-radcon .comwww .jim@jld-radcon .com
We are an industry leading solution for your radiation oncology construction needs . Our general specialty includes, but is not limited to: free standing cancer centers, vault (bunker) additions, renovations/re-shielding, PET/CT rooms, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy rooms and baseframe removal/replacement . We are an approved vendor for Varian Medical Systems Turnkey Solutions projects . We make it our mission to ensure that the highest quality product is constructed . K & S Associates 404Peter Gordon1926 Elm Tree Dr .Nashville, TN 37210Phone: 615-883-9760 Fax: 615-871-0856www .kslab .compgordon@kslab .comK&S Associates Inc is a medical physics consulting organization offering accredited calibrations and TLD patient dose services . K&S is an ADCL accredited by the AAPM offering radiation therapy calibrations, brachytherapy calibrations, and diagnostic calibrations . K&S is also accredited by HPS for the calibration of survey instruments . A2LA accredits K&S for all of the above services plus the calibrations of kVp, time, voltage, current, light, resistance, radio-translucency and TLD services .
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AAPM Chapters History Presentations
Sunday – ThursdayCrossroads Concourse
Ohio River Valley ChapterC. Allgower, B. Murray, M. Weldon, M. Cao, I. Das
NJ Chapter M. Chan
Southeast Chapter A. deGuzman, K. Junck, M. Munley, J. Kwag, I. Marshall, C. Ramsey
Delaware Valley ChapterH. Perera, J. Li, Y. Chen, Y. Yu, A. Harrison, Y. Xiao
Missouri River ValleyB. Dirksen, R. Kashani, D. Hyer, M. Wiesmeyer, S. Richardson
New York ChapterL. Rothenberg, D. Lovelock, G. Cohen, L. Kuo, S. Fontenla, E. Lief
Penn-Ohio ChapterK. Wilson, V. Colussi, M. Ohm, T. Combine, F. Deibel, B. Wessels
Connecticut ChapterD. Boccuzzi, J. Deng, H. Lincoln, R. Hoffman, D. Carlson, G. Cardarelli
New England ChapterJ. Hiatt, D. Gierga, J. Killoran, L. Lavoie, C. Hancox, P. Imbergamo
Mid-Atlantic ChapterS. Lemieux, D. Djajaputra, Y. Mutaf, C. Borras, J. Schmitt, L. Myers
Arizona ChapterS. Sapareto, T. Mian
Florida ChapterJ. Howley, S. Meeks
Southwest Chapter R. Kudchadker, O. Zeidan, N. Papanikolaou, A. Jones, S. McCullough, K. Antes
San Francisco Bay ChapterD. Hess, J. Perks, S. Dube, D. Pinnaduwage
Upstate New York Chapter D. Nazareth, M. Schell
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Klarity Medical Products 943Bert Rossnagel80 Westgate Dr .Newark, OH 43055Phone: 877-599-8905 Fax: 740-788-8109www .klaritymedical .combrossnagel@klaritymedical .comWith facilities in USA, China and Europe, Klarity is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of medical thermoplastics for medical specialties including rehab and occupational therapy, orthopedics and radiation therapy . In addition to thermoplastics, Klarity produces high precision carbon fiber baseplates, overlays, vacuum cushions, and various support devices for patient immobilization . Landauer INC and 1109Landauer Medical PhysicsJuliane Ray2 Science Rd .Glenwood, IL 60425Phone: 708-755-7000 8360 Fax: 708-755-7011www .landauerinc .comjray@landauerinc .comLandauer has provided integrated radiation safety solutions for over 55 years, including dosimetry technology to measure radiation exposure to employees, patients or the public; infomatics to track and analyze radiation data; and physics expertise to help you improve health through the safe and effective use of radiation in medicine . Additionally, Landauer provides products and services to ensure precise delivery of radiation, such as markers and needle guides .
LAP of America L.C. 701Trent van Arkel161 Commerce Rd . #3Boynton Beach, FL 33426Phone: 561-416-9250 Fax: 561-416-9263www .lap-laser .com/medical-systems/tava@lap-laser .comLAP of America Laser Applications L .L .C has been delivering state of the art patient alignment laser systems for radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic radiology since 1997. Building on a strong tradition of experience in the medical industry LAP of America Laser Applications L .L .C . has become the world leader in patient alignment laser systems for simulation and treatment room applications .
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LifeLine Software, Inc./RadCalc 1125Jim Dube2407 Pemberton Pl .Austin, TX 78703Phone: 866-592-1343 Fax: 903-509-8906www .lifelinesoftware .comjim@lifelinesoftware .comRadCalc® is the number one trusted QA software program of its kind worldwide . FDA 510(k) cleared to perform Dosimetric point dose verification calculations for 2D/3D, IMRT, VMAT, Brachytherapy (HDR, LDR, and Permanent Implant calculations), and Compensator based IMRT TPS including Cyberknife, Diode, & EDW support . Single or centralized multiple site platforms are available to fit any clinic setup . Electronic documentation is standard for all packages .
LinaTech, LLC 1223Jonathan Yao Cathy Li1294 Kifer Rd . Ste . 705Sunnyvale, CA 94086Phone: 408-733-2051 Fax: 408-733-2045www .linatech .comjonathanyao@linatech .comLinaTech, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer with radiotherapy . The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices .
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Logos Systems Intl. 539175 El Pueblo RoadScotts Valley, CA 95066Phone: 831-600-6101 Fax: 831-439-9400www .logosvisionsystem .comsales@logosvisionsystem .comLogos delivers radiosurgery QA solutions using innovative X-ray and proton beam scintillator cameras . Offering more resolution than ion chambers or diodes, our phantoms capture beam vectors and profiles in real-time with .2 mm accuracy. The XRV-100 is a 4D filmless alternative to the traditional Winston-Lutz, making morning QA a quick and complete end-to-end test. The XRV-2020A provides beam measurements over a 15x15 cm field. The IBAC attaches to the CyberKnife Iris to measure 2D fluence .
Ludlum Medical Physics 601Larissa Place501 Oak St .Sweetwater, TX 79556Phone: 325-235-5494 ext .3431 Fax: 325-235-4672www .ludlums .comlaplace@ludlums .comLudlum Measurements, Inc . (LMI) has been designing, manufacturing and supplying radiation detection and measurement equipment in response to the worlds’ need for greater safety since 1962 . Throughout its 5 decade history, it has developed radiation detection technologies and instruments in support of enhancing the safety of personnel and the environment . It offers one of the largest lines of radiation detection instrumentation available from any one company .
Marsh 111Gail Farrett540 W . Madison St .10 FloorChicago, IL 60661Phone: 312-627-6090 Fax: 312-627-0133www .marshconsumer .comgail .farrett@marshpm .comMarsh U .S . Consumer is the proud AAPM Insurance Administrator and endorsed AAPM Partner delivering Professional Liability Insurance coverage to their members for over 20 years . Stop by the Marsh convention booth no . 111 to meet with your AAPM Insurance Program Advisor .
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Math Resolutions, LLC 138Peter Myshrall5975 Gales LnColumbia, MD 20145Phone: 404-323-2221www .mathresolutiions .commyshrallp@aol .comDosimetry Check software works with any Amorphous Silicon Imaging Panel that can integrate to provide BOTH PreTreatment and 3D In-Vivo Patient Dosimetry. Treatment techniques including Conventional IMRT, VMAT, RapidArc, Stereotactic Deliveries . Dosimetry Check is a Portal Imager based 3D Patient Dosimetry System that works with any treatment planning system to provide a volumetric measurement for IMRT and RapidArc-VMAT Patient QA.
Maxim Government Services 535Alan Williams7227 Lee Deforest Dr .Columbia, MD 21046Phone: 877-306-4429 Fax: 855-696-7515www .maximstaffing .com/maximgov/alwilliam@maxhealth .com
With a strong presence in the Radiation Oncology community, Maxim Government Services provides both Medical and Health Physicists the opportunity to choose from long-term contract assignments, PRN shift work and temp-to-perm employment opportunities within government agencies across the nation . As a division of Maxim Staffing Solutions, we also have opportunities within the commercial and private sector anywhere in the nation .
Medical Physics Publishing 114Bobbett Shaub4513 Vernon Blvd.Madison, WI 53705Phone: 608-262-4021 Fax: 608-265-2121www .medicalphysics .orgbobbett@medicalphysics .org
Medical Physics Publishing, Corp . is a non-profit publisher serving the medical physics community worldwide . We are pleased to be the exclusive publisher of the American Association of Medical Physicists (AAPM) . To see all of our latest publications, please stop by our booth . We will be featuring the 2013 AAPM Summer School book entitled, “Quality and Safety in Radiotherapy: Learning the New Approaches in Task Group 100 and Beyond.”
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Medspira, LLC 1422718 Summer St . NEMinneapolis, MN 55413www .medspira .com/
Mevion Medical Systems 235Melanie Miller300 Foster St .Littleton, MA 01460Phone: 978-540-1551 Fax: 978-540-1501www .mevion .commelanie@mevion .com
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc . is a radiation therapy company dedicated to advancing the treatment of cancer. Mevion’s flagship product, the MEVION S250 Proton Therapy System, is designed to preserve all of the treatment benefits of traditional proton therapy systems while removing the obstacles of size, cost, and complexity. The MEVION S250 Proton Therapy System is USFDA 510(k) cleared and complies with all MDD/CE requirements .
Mick Radio-Nuclear Instruments, Inc. 1001Fran Mick521 Homestead Ave .Mount Vernon, NY 10550Phone: 914-667-3999 Fax: 914-665-8834www .micknuclear .comfran@micknuclear .com
MRNI has been specialized in Brachytherapy applicators, HDR Q .A . products and related accessories for over 40 years . We invite you to view some of our latest CT/MR Compatible HDR APPLICATORS for GYN applications as well as TEMPLATES . Looking forward to your visit in Booth 1001.
MIM Software, Inc. 14125800 Science Dr . Ste . 180Cleveland, OH 44122Phone: 866-421-2536www .mimsoftware .com/ Mirada Medical 427Jennifer MillerMirada Medical USA, Inc .999 18th Street, Ste . 2025NDenver, CO 80202Phone: 877-872-2617www .mirada-medical .comenquiries@mirada-medical .com
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Staff will be available to answer quest ions and demonstrate AAPM’s online Career Services site
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Mirada Medical is demonstrating their powerful RTx imaging analysis software tools for RTP and assessment including: dose warping and summation, atlas based auto-contouring, deformable fusion of multi-sequence MR, PET and SPECT and single click contour warping for rapid adaptive re-planning . Mirada is also showcasing their Workflow Box back-end server that performs automated atlas-based contouring and re-contouring for adaptive therapy and re-treatment . Mirion Technologies 803Lou Biacchi2652 McGawIrvine, CA 92614Phone: 949-419-1000 Fax: 949-296-1144www .mirion .comlbiacchi@mirion .comMirion Technologies Dosimetry Services Division provides a wide array of radiation monitoring programs from traditional dosimeters to the revolutionary instadose™ dosimeters . The family of instadose dosimeters is transforming the way facilities manage their radiation monitoring programs . From dose reads captured by smart phones, tablets, or internet enabled computers, we help you increase dosimetry compliance and lower dose for high risk employees with ease . Mission Search 624John Astrab2203 N . Lois Ave .Ste . 1225Tampa, FL 33607Phone: 800-410-2009 Fax: 813-870-9051www .missionsearch .cominfo@missionsearchUSA .comMission Search’s Radiation Oncology Division specializes in Permanent and Locum Tenens placement of Medical Physicists, Medical Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists, Radiation Oncology Physicians, Directors of Cancer Centers, Directors of Radiation Oncology and provides Remote Dosimetry services .
Mobius Medical Systems, LP 619SuzAnne Sisak5012 Tamarisk St .Houston, TX 77401Phone: 888-263-8541 Fax: 888-263-8541www .mobiusmed .comsales@mobiusmed .com
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Mobius Medical Systems was founded in 2010 with a mission to provide the Radiation Oncology community with modern QA software . Our products include DoseLab (Linac QA featuring TG-142 image analysis), FractionCHECK (automatic per-fraction QA using treatment logs), Mobius3D (automatic 3D dose verification to replace MU checks–including DVH objective & beam deliverability verifications) and MobiusFX (1 minute approach to IMRT QA calculating 3D per-fraction patient dose using treatment log data) .
Modus Medical Devices, Inc. 525Susan Campbell1570 North Routledge ParkLondon, Ontario N6H 5L6CANADAPhone: 519-438-2409 100 Fax: 519-643-0127www .modusmed .comscampbell@modusmed .com
Modus provides confidence to over 800 leading treatment centres worldwide by delivering innovative QA solutions for new and advanced radiation therapy technologies . Designed by and for medical physicists, QUASAR™ phantoms and software are a valuable part of any QA program . From respiratory motion and MLC beam geometry to daily on-board imaging QA, QUASAR™ products are effective for testing regularly scheduled QA procedures and protocols, commissioning new systems, upgrades and repairs .
MuCheck - Oncology Data Systems 1101Dee Dabrowski1601 SW 89th St .Ste . E-100Oklahoma City, OK 73159Phone: 405-680-5222 Fax: 405-680-5444www .mucheck .commail@mucheck .com
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Oncology Data Systems, Inc . is a leading provider of second-check software for radiation treatment planning . Our MuCheck suite of products provides solutions for conformal, IMRT, forward plans, and VMAT treatments. We also provide second-check solutions for Cyberknife and brachytherapy . In addition, we currently have the only FDA-cleared second-check solution on the market for Gamma Knife radiotherapy .
Multidata Systems 942International CorporationPatricia Roestel10816 Indian Head Industrial Blvd.St . Louis, MO 63132Phone: 314-968-6880 Fax: 314-968-6443www .multidata-systems .comproestel@multidata-systems .comMultidata provides solutions for Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, specializing in high resolution water phantoms, in-air scanning frames, film- and image-based dosimetry for linear accelerators, tomotherapy and Cyberknife treatment machines, including commissioning, QA, TPS beam library generation and treatment verification . NELCO 228Cliff Miller2 Burlington Woods Dr.Ste . 300Burlington, MA 01801Phone: 781-933-1940 Fax: 781-932-8647www .nelcoworldwide .commarketing@nelcoworldwide .comFor over 80 years, we’ve pioneered innovative radiation shielding solutions, with a passion and commitment that’s unparalleled in our industry. And with a record of environmental health and social responsibility that’s second to none . At Nelco we not only conceive and realize the world’s most advanced shielding projects, we initiate something even more ingenious: Peace of Mind .
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Nuclear Shielding Supplies & Service 500Jordy Ensio4620 S Coach Dr .Tucson, AZ 85714Phone: 520-917-0661 Fax: 520-917-0664www .nuclearshielding .cominfo@nuclearshielding .comShielding Construction Solutions, Inc . and Nuclear Shielding Supplies and Service provide complete turn-key radiation shielding design, engineering and construction solutions utilizing regular and high-density concrete . Our modular block, cast-in place, pumped or hybrid concrete vaults save up to 60% wall thickness/space over conventional concrete, can be installed in only a few weeks and cost a fraction of lead, steel or other composite shielding materials . Email info@shieldingconstruction .com . Oncology Services International 504Les Mann400 Rella Blvd.Ste . 123Montebello, NY 10901Phone: 800-445-4516 Fax: 845-357-6599www .thinkosi .comlmann@thinkosi .com
Oncology Services International (OSI) is the world leader in linear accelerator service as well as Certified Premium equipment and parts sales . OSI’s cost effective solutions, accompanied by its industry leading high touch service has created the largest independent service organization in oncology, and positioned it as the leading alternative to the traditional reliance upon the manufacturer for extended service .
Oncology Systems Limited (OSL) 537Vance Sorell94 Fernbank Ave . Delmar, NY 12054Phone: 518-475-1085osl-usa .comvance .sorell@osl-usa .com
Atlas based Auto-Segmentation, Deformable Registration and Adaptive Planning software solutions .
Orfit Industries America 1227Martin Ratner350 Jericho Tpk .Ste . 302Jericho, NY 11753Phone: 516-935-8500 Fax: 516-935-8505www .orfit .commartinj .ratner@orfit .com
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Orfit manufactures and supplies High Precision Immobilization/Positioning Systems using an innovative Frameless Mask System . Achieve sub 2mm precision/reproducibility, reduced shifts, masks setup more precisely and increased patient comfort . A complete range of products are available for SBRT, Prone /Supine Breast, Extremities, Belly/Pelvis, Pediatric, MRI and Proton Therapy. View innovative Open Face Masks that provide immobilization that is as good and better than full masks .
Oxford University Press 1225198 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10016Phone: 800-451-7556 Fax: 919-677-1303www .oup .comcustserv .us@oup .com
Oxford University Press publishes some of the most respected medical physics books and journals in the world, including Journal of the ICRU, Radiation Protection Dosimetry and the Journal of Radiation Research. Visit our booth to discover more about our quality products and to pick up free sample copies of our journals .
P2P Medical Physics Interaction, LLC 120Brian Lawson904 Silver Spur Rd ., #499Rolling Hills Estates, Ca 90274Phone: 213-674-8727 Fax: 213-674-6251www .p2pmpi .cominfo@p2pmpi .com
Medical Physics Management System
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Get your FREE access to discover P2P INTERPACT
We are pleased to announce the release of the new P2P INTERPACT. This browser-based application sets the standard in Medical Physics. Connecting devices and users with P2P INTERPACT opens virtually unlimited possibilities for increasing performance and creating new management and analyzing me-thods.
P2P INTERPACT will function with any platform and can be accessed using any device with an internet connection regardless of the operating system. Whether using your PC, MAC, smartphone or tablet, you and your colleagues will always be able to access your data at any time and from any location.
P2PP2P INTERPACT will always allow you to not only quickly and reliably view the status of your LINACs, but also to modify measurement settings. This aspect of P2P INTERPACT will always provide you and your colleagues with an overview of your devices’ performance.
INTERPACT is the first solution to offer medical physicists overview of any LINAC’s performance from any web-browser. INTERPACT’s TG-142 module gathers data from your devices in real time and displays your machines’ performance based
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on your own pre-defined parameters . Simple QA reporting, User Managment and universal applicability of INTERPACT to any LINAC or device set an absolute gold standard for efficiency and transparancy in the field of Medical Physics .Be independent and up-to-date.
PACSHealth, LLC 1042Mike Battin5893 E . Night Glow CircleScottsdale, AZ 85266Phone: 877-299-6587 802 Fax: 877-299-6587www .dosemonitor .commike .battin@pacshealth .com
DoseMonitor® provides near-time visibility and alerts to potential excessive patient radiation dose before additional exposure occurs . Using DoseMonitor’s proprietary intelligence engine, healthcare facilities can now compare, aggregate and interpret data from ionizing radiation sources on a patient, study or modality basis to accurately depict historical dose indices . Customer controlled multi-level alerts assure timely notification of the DoseMonitor® warnings .
Philips Healthcare 200Marcia Haskell3000 Minuteman Rd .Andover, MA 01810Phone: 978-659-3815www .philips .com/healthcaremarcia .haskell@philips .com
As a global leader in healthcare technology, Philips Healthcare is dedicated to improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation. We are guided by the understanding that there is a patient connected to everything we do and that all over the world, patients and their clinicians are counting on us to deliver solutions across the continuum of care . Please join us at booth #201 .
Physics Today 123Jeff BebeeOne Physics EllipseAIP, 3rd FloorCollege Park, MD 20740Phone: 301-209-3005 www .physicstoday .orgjbebee@aip .org
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Physics Today provides a broad overview of the physical sciences that cannot be duplicated by in-depth journals . Published by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) for more than 60 years, it is the foremost physics magazine in the world, delivered to 120,000 members of 10 different physics societies . Take the time to explore the work of physicists outside of your discipline . Tomorrow’s innovations start with Physics Today.
Precision X-Ray 945Brian Dermott15 Commerce Dr ., Unit 1North Branford, CT 06471Phone: 203-484-2011 Fax: 203-484-2012www .pxinc .combdermott@pxinc .com
Precision x-ray manufactures the X-RAD product line of x-ray irradiators for small animal research . A recent addition to the X-RAD line is the X-RAD 225CX, the worlds first small animal Image guided radiation therapy system designed specifically for research. To enhance the X-RAD 225Cx’s effectiveness Precision X-Ray has now added the SmartPLAN treatment planning system exclusively designed for the 225Cx and small animal research . For details visit www .pxinc .com .
ProTom International, Inc. 1215Jon Frank1100 Parker Squ .Ste . 230Flower Mound, TX 75028Phone: 972-410-3551 2008 Fax: 972-534-1299www .protominternational .comjfrank@protominternational .com
ProTom International, Inc . is a medical device company committed to a new generation of financially viable proton therapy centers that are easier to implement and equipped with advanced, modern technology . The Radiance 330® system makes community-based proton therapy truly accessible by reducing cost and technology barriers associated with previous generations of equipment . Clear direction forward in radiation oncology has arrived – so now you can provide proton therapy close to home .
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Prowess, Inc. 1209Sharon Springorum1844 Clayton Rd .Concord, CA 94520Phone: 530-342-7090 Fax: 925-356-0363www .prowess .comsharon .springorum@prowess .com
Prowess Inc . develops innovative radiation oncology software for cancer treatment centers worldwide that is focused foremost on patient safety and simplifying the daily clinical workflow .Prowess products deliver a seamless solution across the entire clinical workflow; including a vendor-neutral Treatment Planning System (TPS) with Web Viewing capabilities, an Oncology Information System (OIS|EMR) that satisfies Meaningful Use, and a Record & Verify (R&V) system with Siemens and Varian support.
PTW NY Corporation 635Mark Szczepanski205 Park Ave .Hicksville, NY 11801Phone: 516-827-3181 18 Fax: 516-827-3184www .ptwny .comMark@ptwny .com
PTW is a pioneer in dosimetry . Founded in 1922, PTW has emerged as the recognized leader for clinical dosimetry and quality control equipment, serving medical radiation experts in more than 160 countries worldwide . Today, the PTW brand is synonymous with unparalleled quality and precision in dosimetry. Visit PTW at AAPM 2013 booth #635 to catch up on our latest advances in 4D patient plan QA and detector development . For more information about PTW see www .ptwny .com .
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Qfix 819Damon Kirk440 Church Rd .Avondale, PA 19311Phone: 610-268-0585 Fax: 610-268-0588www .Qfix .comDamon .Kirk@qfix .com
Qfix is a world leader specializing in patient positioning and immobilization systems for radiotherapy treatment . We provide high quality, innovative products with exceptional customer service and satisfaction . Our range of products include Aquaplast RT™, the most recognized brand of thermoplastic, along with kVue™ couch tops, Stradivarius™ SBRT, SDX™ respiratory gating and other world-class devices for improving patient outcomes .
R S & A, Inc. 704Bill Ginas465 Forum Pkwy .Rural Hall, NC 27045Phone: 800-320-4332 Fax: 336-969-0584www .rsa-inc .comsales@rsainc .net
Headquartered north of Winston-Salem in Rural Hall, North Carolina, RS&A, Inc . (Radiotherapy Simulators & Accelerators) specializes in the on-site service, repair, refurbishing, relocation, parts, sales and installation of linear accelerators, simulators, and other oncology medical equipment . For over 18 years, radiation oncology facilities have relied on RS&A’s service and parts to provide comfort and trust for their patients .
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RAD Technology Medical Systems 626John Lefkus20801 Biscayne Blvd.Ste . 403Aventura, FL 33180Phone: 305-898-2544 Fax: 305-513-5840www .radtechnology .comcd@radtechnology .com
Alternative turnkey solutions for Radiotherapy, Medical Oncology and Proton Centers . RAD designs, builds and finances your next cancer project .
Radcal Corporation 401Ken Mettler426 West Duarte Rd .Monrovia, CA 91016Phone: 626-357-7921 Fax: 626-357-8863www .radcal .comkmettler@radcal .com
GOLD Discovered in California! Rumor has it that Radcal has discovered GOLD again . See the New Rapid-Gold and Accu-Gold non-invasive x-ray meters which utilize both solid state sensors and ion chambers technologies in one meter . Radcal will also be launching their first Family of Radcal Survey Meters . Products designed manufactured and serviced in the USA . Stop by Booth 401 and see how these new products will simplify your measurement taking and increase your productivity .
Radiation Oncology Resources 700Natalie Leeper200 High Park Ave .Goshen, In 46526Phone: 574-364-2415 Fax: 574-364-2941www .roresources .com/nleeper@roresources .com
Radiation Oncology Resources (ROR) is a radiation oncology and dosimetry solutions company that provides clinical-based service solutions including: Radiation Oncology Quality System (ROQS) specific to continuous improvement of contouring and treatment planning; Quality Reports [EMR]™ a software solution for establishing best practices and benchmarks utilizing quality metrics; onsite and online treatment planning; and advanced dosimetry training .
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Radiation Products Design, Inc. 405Howard Larson5218 Barthel Industrial Dr.Albertville, MN 55301Phone: 763-497-2071 Fax: 763-497-2295www .rpdinc .comsales@rpdinc .comRPDinc manufactures & distributes over 4,000 products in the radiation oncology field worldwide . We strive to provide the best service and quality products at a competitive price . We do custom design and manufacturing for your specific needs. Our product lines include Brachytherapy, Shielding, Quality Assurance, PET, CT/MRI, IMRT, Imaging, Block Making, Instruments, Radiation Protection, Position/Immobilization, Marking and Measuring, Alignment, and much more. Visit us on-line for more details .
Radiological Imaging Technology, Inc. 1025Mac Clements, M .S .5065 List Dr .Colorado Springs, CO 80919-3321Phone: 719-590-1077 Fax: 719-590-1071www .radimage .commac@radimage .comRIT provides advanced software solutions for Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Radiology measurements . In Radiation therapy, RIT is the single vendor solution that performs or trends every test in TG142, and supports a variety of image capture devices including EPID, 2D arrays, film, and CR for QA and QC . Automated analysis and trending processes provide time savings and consistency for LINAC imaging system QA and diagnostic imaging QA for many modalities (CT, MRI, DR, CR, and fluoro) . RaySearch Laboratories AB 225Cecilia KröjsSveavagen 25, plan 9Stockholm, SE-111 34SWEDENPhone: +46 8 545 061 30 Fax: +46 8 54506139www .raysearchlabs .comcecilia .krojs@raysearchlabs .comRayStat ion® is the resul t of advanced development and research that has spanned the last two decades. RaySearch’s market-leading optimization algorithms for VMAT, IMRT and 3D-CRT alongside a comprehensive set of tools for traditional 3D planning form the core of the most advanced treatment planning system on the market today! RaySearch Laboratories continues to lead the industry, delivering high performance software to support all of the advanced modalities of the future .
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Revenue Cycle, Inc. 305Kelli Weiss1817 West Braker Ln.Bldg. F, Ste. 200Austin, TX 78758Phone: 512-583-2000 Fax: 512-583-2002www .revenuecycleinc .cominfo@revenuecycleinc .comRevenue Cycle Inc . is a medical & radiation oncology consulting resource . Our consultants & affiliated companies provide comprehensive services including consulting, auditing, training, billing & coding, electronic medical record conversion, corporate vendor relations, cancer center development & practice management . We can help identify practical ways to streamline financial record-keeping, cut operational costs, maintain compliance with federal regulations & improve profitability .
RTI Electronics, Inc. 627Bob Mahl33 Jacksonville Rd .Bldg. 1Towaco, NJ 07082Phone: 800-222-7537 606 Fax: 973-439-0248www .rtielectronics .com/bob .mahl@rtielectronics .comBelieving that Advanced X-ray Measurements can be made easy, RTI features the non-invasive, solid-state X-ray QA solution, PIRANHA—a multi-meter capable of kV, time, dose, dose rate, dose/pulse, pulse rate, total filtration and HVL measurements in one exposure . The PIRANHA interfaces easily with RTI’s OCEAN database QA software via BT for simple, intuitive workflow and report output . RTI is also home for the fast, accurate, single modality COBIA Smart meters. RTI-From Radiation to Information .
ScandiDos 935Matt Douglass2693 Research Park Dr .Ste . 202Madison, WI 53711Phone: 608-630-9415 Fax: 608-630-8393www .scandidos .comsales-us@scandidos .com .
ScandiDos develops and provides solutions based on measurement systems, assuring that intended and planed treatments are correctly delivered to the patients . ScandiDos Delta4 system is the leader in Pre Treatment verification . ScandiDos is now introducing a unique solution to verify the delivered treatment during patient treatment . ScandiDos proposed dose verification
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is an important part of adaptive radiation therapy which is the next generation therapy with further optimization .
Scripps Health 13044275 Campus Point Court CP2San Diego, CA 92121www .scripps .org/
SECTRA 127Andrea Sowitch2 Enterprise Dr .Ste . 507Shelton, CT 06484Phone: 800-307-4425 ext .268 Fax: 203-925-0906www .sectra .comandrea .sowitch@sectra .com
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Sectra DoseTrack™ is a web-based dose monitoring solution that monitors patient radiation doses and ensures that they are kept as low as reasonably achievable . It automatically collects, stores and monitors data from all connected modalities saving valuable time and facilitating analysis . It supports both the IHE Radiation Exposure Monitoring profile and the DICOM MPPS standard, enabling the connection of almost any modality to provide a complete dose monitoring solution .
Sensus Healthcare 541851 Broken Sound Pkwy. NW #215Boca Raton, FL 33487Phone: 800-324-9890 Fax: 561-948-2071www .sensushealthcare .com/
Siemens Healthcare 809Lora Cognata51 Valley Stream Pkwy.Malvern, PA 19355Phone: 610-448-4772 Fax: 610-448-1402www .usa .siemens .comlora .cognata@siemens .com
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Siemens Healthcare is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and medical information technology . Siemens offers its customers products and solutions for the entire range of patient care from a single source – from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, and on to treatment and aftercare .
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Sordian IORT Technoloiges 130014530 Falling Waters Dr .Jacksonville, FL 32258 www .soiort .comStandard Imaging, Inc. 901Andy Simon3120 Deming WayMiddleton, WI 53562-1461Phone: 608-824-7822 Fax: 608-831-2202www .standardimaging .comasimon@standardimaging .comStandard Imaging is a leading manufacturer of radiation calibration and quality assurance instruments for healthcare . The company was founded in 1989, and has continually grown to become a leader in the medical physics community . Sun Nuclear Corporation 609Luis Rivera3275 Suntree Blvd.Melbourne, FL 32940-7508Phone: 321-259-6862 275 Fax: 321-259-7979www .sunnuclear .comluisrivera@sunnuclear .comSun Nuclear Corporation (SNC) is the worldwide leader in QA and Dosimetry solutions for Radiation Oncology . While others speak of innovation, we live it . Our mission is to provide you with better outcomes that save time. SNC supports FFF Beams, VMAT, IMRT, SRS, ThomoTherapy, CyberKnife, and
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Conventional external beam treatments . Our solutions have four areas of focus: Patient, Machine, Routine, and Dosimetry .
The American Board of Radiology (ABR) 110David Laszakovits5441 E . Williams CircleTucson, AZ 85711Phone: 520-519-2152 Fax: 520-790-3200theabr .orgabrmocp@theabr .orgThe mission of the American Board of Radiology is to serve patients, the public, and the medical profession by certifying that its diplomates have acquired, demonstrated, and maintained a requisite standard of knowledge, skill, understanding, and performance essential to the safe and competent practice of diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics. ABR trustees and staff will be on site to answer questions related to the initial certification and MOC processes .
The Phantom Laboratory/ 301Image Owl/Oncology OwlJoshua LevyP.O. Box 511Salem, NY 12865-0511Phone: 800-525-1190 Fax: 518-692-3329www .phantomlab .comlevy@phantomlab .com
The Phantom Laboratory manufactures medical imaging and radiation therapy phantoms for CT, MR, Digital and ECT quality assurance, radiation therapy treatment verification, training, custom and OEM applications . Image Owl (imageowl .com) and Oncology Owl (oncologyowl .com) offer automated, cloud-based CT, CBCT, EPID and MR quality assurance, SPC and database management services . Our services provide trend analysis critical for implementing “Adaptive QA”: Learning from the past to improve the future .
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Theragenics Corporation 1221John Roesler5203 Bristol Industrial WayBuford, GA 30518Phone: 770-831-5141 Fax: 678-482-4909www .theragenics .com .roeslerj@theragenics .com
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2013 AAPM Annual Meeting App
AAPM is pleased to announce we will once again be offering a native app for iOS, Android and Blackberry that will allow off-line access to the Annual Meeting Scientific Program, Committee Schedule, Exhibitor maps and much more. New this year is the opt-in ability to message one another directly through the app. Get more information and download the app at http://www.aapm.org/meetings/2013AM/
Sponsored by Mobius Medical Systems, LP
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Theragenics manufactures and/or distributes brachytherapy products and services to include the two devices recognized as the industry’s premier radioactive sources for treating prostate cancer: TheraSeed device (palladium-103) and the iodine based AGX -100 device . Unfors RaySafe, Inc. 208Kelly Fitzgerald86 South St .Ste . AHopkinton, MA 01748Phone: 560-435-5600 Fax: 560-435-5665www .raysafe .comkelly .fitzgerald@raysafe .comUnfors is now Unfors RaySafe. As the world’s leading manufacturer of x-ray radiat ion measurement solutions, we provide instruments for the quality assurance and service of diagnostic x-ray; real-time dose monitoring for high-dose labs; and patient dose management for hospitals and radiology facilities . Thousands of satisfied medical physicists, service engineers, biomedical engineers, government inspectors and major x-ray machine manufacturers throughout the world use RaySafe products today .
University of Wisconsin - ADCL 220Denise RocheRoom B1002, WIMR1111 Highland Ave .Madison, WI 53705Phone: 608-265-3857 Fax: 608-262-6320uwmrrc .wisc .edudroche@wisc .eduThe University of Wisconsin Medical Radiation Research Center, in the Department of Medical Physics, is a non-profit education and research-oriented service lab . Calibration services are available for almost any type of radiation measurement instrumentation available in the medical or health physics community . UWRCL services are accredited by the AAPM and the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Standard .
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 634Liz Siller1515 Holcombe Blvd. - Unit 607Houston, TX 77030Phone: 713-745-8989 Fax: 713-794-1364www .mdanderson .org/education-and-research/index .htmlesiller@mdanderson .org
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The Section of Outreach Physics in the Department of Radiation Physics includes M .D . Anderson Dosimetry Laboratory (Accredited Dosimetry Calibration Laboratory (ADCL) and M .D . Anderson Phantom Laboratory (MDAPL), and medical physics short course training in therapy . The Department of Imaging Physics includes medical physics training (medical physics graduate program, short courses, and residency program) .
Varian Medical Systems 909Bob Capuzelo3100 Hansen WayPalo Alto, CA 94304-1038Phone: 650-424-5927 Fax: 650-493-5637www .varian .comrobert .capuzelo@varian .com
Var ian Med ica l Sys tems is a lead ing manufacturer of medical devices for treating cancer with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy . The company also supplies informatics software for managing the comprehensive cancer center .
Velocity Medical Solutions 1203Chris Hanna1350 Spring St .Ste . 275Atlanta, GA 30309Phone: 404-907-1705 Fax: 404-602-0031www .velocitymedical .comchris .hanna@velocitymedical .com
integrates patient imaging and treatment data for enhanced
clinical decision making.
Connecting Oncology
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Velocity Medical Solutions creates software tools for radiation oncology. Velocity’s advanced visualization platform, VelocityAI, offers industry- leading deformable image registration tools for image-guided
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tumor targeting, adaptive therapy and response assessment. VelocityGRID is a robust image management and storage solution designed to optimize workflow and maintain a patients’ life-long image and treatment history. VelocityCONNECT is a cloud-based data exchange and collaboration platform .
ViewRay, Inc. 241Michael Brandt2 Thermo Fisher WayOakwood Village, OH 44146Phone: 408-368-2244 Fax: 440-703-3229viewray .commbrandt@viewray .com
The ViewRay™ system is a fresh approach to observing, assessing and personalizing radiation treatment . Using a patented combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and radiation therapy delivery technology, the ViewRay system provides high-quality pretreatment images and continuous soft-tissue imaging during treatment—while the beam is on. At ViewRay, our vision is clear: we’re dedicated to giving physicians new and better ways to treat cancer with radiation therapy .
Vision RT Ltd 1135Tim NicholsonDove HouseArcadia Ave .London, N3 2JUUNITED KINGDOMPhone: (+1) 866 778-2379 Fax: (+1) 651 229-3531www .visionrt .comsales@visionrt .com
Vision RT are the leader in 3D surface tracking for radiotherapy applications, providing the tools to increase the accuracy of patient setup and enhance the safety of treatment delivery . Please visit Vision RT on booth 1135 to find out more about their applications for SRS / SRT, SBRT,
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Breast Positioning, Deep Inspiration Breath Hold, 4DCT, Respiratory Gating, Patient Safety, Proton therapy and More .
XECAN 1204Tom DwanSte. 400, Bldg. 2275 Grove St .Newton, MA 02466Phone: 617-588-0098 Fax: 339-987-4028www .xecan .cominfo@xecan .comXecan’s Smart RFID Patient Safety Solution automates radiation oncology patient queuing, patient chart opening, and treatment delivery verification to eliminate errors . Xecan achieves this by seamlessly interfacing with EMR systems with no need to modify existing software . The Xecan solution, which tracks patients in real-time, can also significantly improve clinical work-flow, patient flow and the patient experience through RFID automation and the use of electronic whiteboards .
Xoft, a subsidiary of iCAD, Inc. 1201Donna Breault98 Spit Brook Rd.Ste . 100Nashua, NH 03062Phone: 603-882-5200 Fax: 603-880-3843www .xoftinc .cominfo@icadmed .comThe Xoft eBx® Electronic Brachytherapy System is an FDA cleared radiation treatment for use anywhere in the body, including for the treatment of early stage breast cancer, endometrial cancer and skin cancer. Xoft eBx® can be administered as a single course of radiation therapy during surgery in the form of intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) . It requires limited shielding, and its relatively small size and mobility allows it to be used in virtually any clinical setting .
Xstrahl Ltd 728Adrian Treverton480 Brogdon Rd.Ste . 100Suwanee, GA 30024Phone: 678-482-6800 Fax: 678-482-6883www .xstrahl .comsupport@xstrahl .com
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The leading designer and manufacturer of Superficial and Orthovoltage Radiation Therapy Systems as well as the pioneer of SARRP the most advanced Image Guided Micro Irradiation Platform for radiobiology research .
ZapIT Medical 6386371 Riverside Dr .Dublin, OH 43017Phone: 855-927-4863 Fax: 855-927-4864www .zapitmedical .com/
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2014 AAPM Spring Clinical MeetingDenver, ColoradoMarch 15-18, 2014
56th AAPM Annual Meeting & Technical ExhibitsAustin, TexasJuly 20 - 24, 2014
www.aapm.org/meetings
MEETINGS2014 AAPM MEETINGS OF INTEREST
Thanks to the following companies:
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Hands-on Workshop Monday, August 5, 8:00 am – 9:55 am
Philips MR Guided HIFU InSightec Ltd. US H FU, LLC Alpinion Medical Systems FUS Instruments Inc.
for donating equipment and materials for the:
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AAPM would like to express its sincere thanks to the following exhibitors for their contributions and support
of the 2013 AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Bard Medical (Booth: 218)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
Gammex, Inc. (Booth: 727)Dr. Charles Lescrenier Annual 5K Run/Walk
LAP of America L.C. (Booth: 701)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
Math Resolutions, LLC (Booth 138)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
Mobuis Medical Systmes, LP (Booth: 619)Meeting App (Gold)
MuCheck – Oncology Data Systems (Booth: 1101)
Wide Emotion - Media Wall
P2P MPI – Medical Physics Interaction, LLC (Booth: 120)
Wide Emotion - Media Wall
Prowess, Inc. (Booth: 1209)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
PTW NY Corporation (Booth: 635)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
SECTRA (Booth: 127)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
Siemens Healthcare (Booth: 809)Wide Emotion - Media Wall &
Electronic Hotel Key Cards
Velocity Medical Solutions (Booth: 1203)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
ViewRay, Inc. (Booth: 241)Wide Emotion - Media Wall
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