The Stanford Department of Radiology Presents
4th Annual Symposium on PET/CT and
Molecular Imaging
Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas
February 12 - 14, 2009
Course Director: Andrew Quon, MD
Program Chairman: Sanjiv S. Gambhir, MD, PhD
Please check back for a list of exhibiting companies
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Learning Objectives
This course is intended for practicing Radiologists, and nuclear medicine physicians, industry scientists, nurses and technologists interested in learning more about PET/CT and molecular imaging. In addition to providing the fundamentals of PET/CT imaging, the program is designed to focus in on the latest updates in the field that are directly applicable to clinical practice today and also offer a glimpse into the future of molecular imaging.
Statement of Need
Integrated PET/CT is being adopted by imaging centers throughout the world, rapidly moving from University-based research centers to community hospitals and imaging centers over the past 5 years. FDG PET/CT is showing great clinical utility in many areas of oncological imaging including lymphoma, lung cancer, and thyroid cancer, among others. New data regarding the appropriate clinical use of FDG PET/CT is being published at a remarkable pace. PET/CT interpretation requires a fundamentally different approach than conventional medical imaging and requires familiarity with proprietary computer workstations. All of these aspects will be covered by this program.
Program
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All lectures will be held in the meeting rooms of the Bellagio Hotel. Registration and check-in begin Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 am
Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.
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Faculty
Program Chairman:
Sanjiv S. Gambhir, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Molecular Imaging Prorgam at Stanford (MIPS)
Head, Nuclear Medicine
Professor, Departments of Radiology
& Bioengineering, Bio-X Program Stanford University School of Medicine
Course Director :
Andrew Quon, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Chief, Clinical PET/CT
Stanford University School of Medicine
Faculty:
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Faculty Disclosure: The Stanford University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial relationships will be made known at the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose any limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Accommodations
Take pleasure in one of Bellagio's deluxe guest rooms and enjoy every exquisite AAA Five Diamond Award-winning enhancement. Peer out your window and view the exhilarating Las Vegas Strip, the pristine waters of Lake Bellagio, or the picture-perfect surrounding mountains. Your stay in this European-styled enclave will be complemented by an attentive staff working together to perfect your visit. In addition to the traditional guest amenities you would expect from a AAA Five Diamond award-winning resort, Bellagio also provides lavishly stocked mini-bars, irons and ironing boards, two-line telephones and computer/fax accessible data ports, express check-out, posh marble bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and showers, plush robes and wall-mounted blow dyers.
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Special rates of $230.00 per room per night for a Deluxe Room have been reserved for our conference participants. Rates are for single or double occupancy and are subject to tax. To receive this special rate, please make your reservation no later than January 7th, 2009. After January 7th, rooms at our discount rates cannot be guaranteed.
Rooms at these special rates have been reserved for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the cut-off date. Don't be disappointed by waiting too long; reserve your room now by contacting Bellagio Room Reservations Department today at 888-987-6667, or (702) 693-7444. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Stanford University School of Medicine conference to recieve the group rate. For more information on the Bellagio Hotel, please visit their website at www.bellagio.com
Travel
Special airfare and discount car rentals: Summit Travel has been chosen as the official travel agency for this conference. Summit Travel's knowledgeable staff are at your service Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm, PST. Call Summit Travel at 1-800-338-1308 (within U.S. or Canada) or +1-650-688-3578.
Special meeting discounts on airfare and car rentals have been arranged for our attendees and their guests. The airlines offer discounts off published fares and special not-available-to-thegeneral- public area pricing rates.
Call United Airlines at 1-800-521-4041 and reference Meeting ID Code 502BH.
Call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790 and reference Authorization Number A1519SS.
Call Avis Car Rental at 1-888-754-8878, and refer to AWD # D004951, or book online at http://www.avis.com/, and enter the AWD number on the reservation page.
Call Hertz Car Rental at 1-800-654-2240 and refer to CV # 01YN0015, or book online at http://www.hertz.com/, and enter the CV number on the reservation form.
Activities
Dining: The Bellagio boasts a variety of dining options including five restaurants by world-renowned chefs. Among these are the AAA Five Diamond award-winning Le Cirque and Chef Julian Serrano's Picasso, PRIME steakhouse, Michael Mina, Circo, Jasmine, and Shintaro. For more information on the many exciting eateries in the Bellagio, please visit their website at: www.bellagio.com
Shopping: Via Bellagio, a glass-enclosed shopping promenade, offers an exciting 100,000 square feet of boutiques including Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Tiffany & Co., Fred Leighton, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermès, Gucci, Dior, Fendi, and Bottega Venetta.
Spa/Salon: The luxurious new 65,000-square-foot Spa & Salon Bellagio is Zen-influenced, balancing natural elements of earth, water, fire and wind. The Spa’s 56 treatment rooms offer a full complement of therapeutic and rejuvenating facial and body care treatments.
Separate women's and men's facilities with showers, steam room, sauna and whirlpool ensure your comfort and privacy. Lockers with spa robes and slippers are provided, as well as hair and body care amenities. For reservations, please call the Bellagio Spa and Salon reservations line at (702) 693-7472.
Theater: O - The award winning Cirque du Soleil aquatic spectacular is performed at the Bellagio Theater twice a night Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and
10:30 p.m.
For additional information on the show, showtimes, and tickets, please call Reservations at (702) 693-7722, toll-free at 888-488-7111, or visit the Bellagio website www.bellagio.com
Outdoors in and around Las Vegas: In Las Vegas, you can enjoy more than the nightlife. The balmy weather is perfect for golfing, tennis, and swimming. Explore the 3 nearby National Parks where you can go water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Tours are available. For more information on Las Vegas and the surrounding area, please visit http://www.lasvegas24hours.com/
Tuition and Registration
Early Bird Tuition Postmarked by January 7, 2009 |
After January 7, 2009 |
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Practicing Physician |
$895 |
$950 |
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Stanford Alumni/Military/Retired |
$795 |
$850 |
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Technologist Rate- Entire Course |
$595 |
$650 |
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Technologist Rate for Friday and Saturday Only |
$445 |
$495 |
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Resident/Fellow/Nurse/Physician Assistant |
$595 |
$650 |
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Note: Cancellations received in writing up to four weeks prior to the course will receive a refund minus a $75 handling fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time. |
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