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ICGEB ICGEB Conferences Unit Padriciano, 99 I-34149 Trieste, Italy Tel: +39-040-3757332/7333 Fax: +39-040-226555 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.icgeb.org/meetings-2017.html Course “US imaging in cardiac and vascular medicine: from pre-clinical to clinical studies“ in collaboration with Fujifilm VisualSonics Trieste, Italy 8-10 February Organisers: Serena Zacchigna (ICGEB Trieste, Italy) Savino Lacerenza (FUJIFILM Visualsonics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Contact [email protected] Web http://www.icgeb.org/us-imaging-2017.html The course will concentrate on the latest advances in cardiovascular ultrasound imaging, with a strong focus on translational studies. It is expected to foster the collaboration with researchers and clinicians using US imaging for cardiovascular studies and critically discuss the advantages and limitations of US imaging of the cardiovascular system in translational medicine. Hands-on imaging practical session will provide specific skills in experimental and clinical cardiovascular US imaging. Topics will include: • US imaging for experimental and clinical assessment of cardiac function • US imaging of the vascular system and cancer angiogenesis • Photoacustic imaging • Ultra high-frequency US system for clinical use • Hand-on practical sessions • Challenges in the use of US imaging for cardiac translational medicine Participants • Researchers and clinicians interested in the use of US imaging for the cardiovascular system • All participants will also be invited to submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation • 15 participants will be selected for a hands-on practical session Online registration http://www.icgeb.org/course-registration-us-imaging-2017.html Funding • A limited number of grants will be available for nationals of ICGEB member states to waive the registration fee and cover twin-share accomodation • Limited travel contribution could be additionally available from the local organizers and external sponsors for selected participants Online application http://www.icgeb.org/course-application-trieste-usimaging-2017.html Deadline First call - 15 October 2016 Second call - 15 November 2016 Follow the event #ICGEBmeeting #Cardiovascular #UltraSound #TranslationalMedicine
