56th Annual SNM Conference Is Upcoming in Toronto, June 13-16

by Becky Jacoby, Reporter | May 13, 2009

Stop by the DOTmed
booth, number 511,
while you're there

The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) 2009 Annual Meeting is just around the corner, set for June 13-17 in Toronto. The event promises five days packed with activities, learning, exhibits and networking with colleagues, industry leaders and major manufacturers' innovations.

More than 4,000 molecular imaging and therapy professionals and approximately 200 exhibiting companies, including DOTmed, are expected. Exhibitors may still be able to get space.

As he does every year, Dr. Henry Wagner of Johns Hopkins will give his highlights reel of advances and trends in the field. This year his theme will be "Creating a New, Smarter Health Care System," he told DOTmed News.

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"I think the times are fantastic for nuclear medicine because of personalized medicine," Dr. Wagner said. "In my opinion no specialty in medicine today is better equipped to transfer the advances in molecular biology and genetics to care for patients in the prevention of disease."

He is also going provide case examples and discuss ways to improve individual patient care and reduce population costs, such as mining electronic medical records for the most effective interventions.

Educational tracks and CE credits
Continuing education credit sessions and workshops are offered each day. Sessions are segmented according to therapeutic specialty or interest. Topics range from Nuclear Cardiology - Making Your Lab Exclusive to Molecular Imaging Participation in Clinical Trials: Nuts and Bolts of the Molecular Imaging Clinical Trials Network to Thyroid Cancer Management: Patient Specific Dosimetry. Check the event program regarding additional course titles, times and descriptors.

Case reviews and scientific abstract presentations provide more opportunities for learning.

Tips to get the most from the meeting
First-timers can attend a brunch on Sunday, June 14th, hosted by the Technologist Section leadership, to pick up tips on navigating the event.

The Welcome Reception offers a great chance to begin meeting others informally as well as getting a glimpse of the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening.

Don't pass up the Poster Session Mixer where the poster authors will discuss the science behind their presentations.

End the meeting by attending the Technologist Section Party, sponsored by all of the exhibitors.

Registration and more
Three types of registration exist for SNM 2009: Full meeting, weekend attendance or specialty courses. Latecomers can register on site beginning the afternoon of June 13.

For full details including specifics on registration, visit the SNM website.

Note: Bring a valid passport if you are planning to attend the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) 2009 Annual Meeting in Toronto.

And don't forget to stop by the DOTmed booth, number 511, while you're there. Also watch for our nuclear medicine edition of DOTmed Business News in June.