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May 08, 2008

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DOTmed was first to break the news late last week that GE's OEC division was given the green light to re-start production; GE says more than 300 OEC® 9900 Elite C-arms are slated to ship within the first 10 days as they start to fill back-orders.
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Healthcare Experts to Address Medical Technology Executives at Annual Conference Medical device industry leaders and key healthcare subject matter experts will meet in Washington, DC for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA).

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Wolters Kluwer Health & Johns Hopkins Launch The Patient First journal dedicated to using scientific methods for patient-centric research.

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SNM holds its Annual
Meeting this June 14-18
in New Orleans, LA.

SNM Annual Meeting Just About a Month Away

by Robert Garment, Director of Marketing
The SNM Annual Meeting has been recognized by thousands of professional attendees as the premier event for educational and networking opportunities in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. The 55th Annual Meeting will be no exception with expanded poster categories, updated courses and sessions, an entertaining agenda of social events, and more!

Here are this year's Featured Activities:

Exhibit Hall
One trip through SNM's Exhibit Hall connects you with nearly 200 of the industry's top nuclear medicine and molecular imaging product and service providers from around the world! Discover the latest innovations in patient care and gather information to help you make the best decisions about products and services for your facility.

SNM Booth (Booth #555)
Your visit to the Exhibit Hall is incomplete without a stop at SNM's Booth! It is your ultimate resource for SNM publications, products, and membership information. You will find discounted pricing on publications and specialty items, an opportunity to meet SNM staff, and product demonstrations from featured exhibitors.

Young Professionals Committee Awards
To foster quality research by young professionals, the SNM Young Professionals Committee (YPC) sponsors this annual awards competition for the best research-based presentations on basic science or clinical topics. Awards will be given during the YPC Luncheon, Sunday, June 15.

The Welcome Reception Hosted by Annual Meeting Exhibitors
Don't miss your first chance to network with thousands of industry colleagues, industry leaders, and representatives from major manufacturers in an Exhibit Hall packed with the latest trends and technologies related to the fields of molecular imaging and nuclear medicine. This main event is a celebration of the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening where you will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and music!

Saturday Evening Social Event
This year SNM's Saturday Evening Event at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, will showcase the "Hidden Cultures of New Orleans". Enjoy performances by Charmaine Neville, daughter of the Neville Brothers' Charles Neville, the Voodoo Macumba Dance Ensemble, and the Mardi Gras Indians. The costumes, cultures, and music you experience this evening will be something to remember. As in past years, the Saturday Evening Event will immediately follow the Welcome Reception, allowing attendees to enjoy dinner followed by the variety show. Ticket sales and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your tickets now as seats are limited. This is an event not to be missed!

Technologist First-Timers Brunch
Come meet the Technologist Section leadership and learn how to get the most out of the Annual Meeting. This informal brunch and brief presentation will preview the education and social programs to help make the Annual Meeting work for you.
Sunday, June 15
10:45am-11:45am
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Poster Session Mixer Hosted by RPSC and MICoE
An evening of lively scientific exchange and a chance to meet poster authors in a relaxed social environment will be hosted by the Radiopharmaceutical Sciences Council (RPSC) and the Molecular Imaging Center of Excellence (MICoE) on Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the poster hall. This evening poster session for all authors will include food and beverages and a chance to socialize with presenters and MI Gateway exhibitors. The mixer follows the RPSC business meeting.

Technologist Section Party
This final bash is sponsored by all of our exhibitors. A band, DJ, dancing and great food will make this an enjoyable evening for all! Buses will depart SNM hotels beginning at 8:30pm. The last bus from the Technologist Party to SNM hotels will depart at 1:15am.
Tuesday, June 17
9:00pm-1:00am
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Grand Ballroom

For more information about attending or exhibiting, visit their website: 2008 SNM Annual Meeting

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