ECR 2015 - European Congress of Radiology
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Wed, 4 Mar 2015, 10:00
End:
Sun, 8 Mar 2015, 19:00
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr. med. Gerald Antoch
******@***med.uni-duesseldorf.de
- Chairman of Interventional and Diagnostic Imaging Department - University Hospital Düsseldorf
Dr. James Brink, MD, FACR
******@***partners.org
- Radiologist-in-Chief - Massachusetts General Hospital
Prof. Dr. Paul Parizel
******@***uantwerpen.be
- Chair, Dept. of Radiology - Antwerpen University Hospital& University of Antwerp
Prof. Anne Osborne, MD
******@***healthcare.utah.edu
- Professor of Neuroradiology - University of Utah
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Symposia
Workshops
Sponsor
Congress Venue: Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna.
Underground (U-Bahn) line: U1. Underground station: Kaisermühlen, Vienna International Centre
Onsite Opening Hours
Registration
Tuesday, March 3 12:00–18:00
Wednesday, March 4 07:00–18:00
Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8 07:30–18:00
Preview Centre
Tuesday, March 3 12:00–18:00
Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 8 07:30–18:00
EPOS™ – Scientific Exhibition
Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 8 08:00–18:00
Technical Exhibition
EXPO Halls and EXPO Foyer D
Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7 10:00–17:00
Sunday, March 8 10:00–14:00
First Level (Gallery)
Wednesday, March 4 14:00–17:00
Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8 10:00–17:00
Travel Service
Tuesday, March 3 12:00–18:00
Wednesday, March 4 to Saturday, March 7 07:30–18:00
Sunday, March 8 07:30–16:00
Press Office & Business Centre
Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 10 08:00–18:00
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Sessions for Radiographers ECR 2015
Friday, March 6, 14:00–15:30, Room B
EFRS meets Germany
(European Federation of Radiographer Societies)
EM 5 High-end and hybrid technology in clinical and research work of radiographers in Germany
Moderators: C. Vandulek; Kaposvar/HU
A. Ohmstede; Oldenburg/DE
» Introduction
C. Vandulek; Kaposvar/HU
A. Ohmstede; Oldenburg/DE
» Teaching and learning with VERT (Virtual Environment for Radiation Therapy Training)
C. Garske; Berlin/DE
» Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)
B. Kulitzscher; Berlin/DE
» Interlude: German Röntgen Museum
U. Busch; Remscheid/DE
» PET-CT
K. Hagele; Bobingen/DE
» MRI-PET
V. Diehl; Bremen/DE
Thursday, March 5, 08:30–10:00, Room E2
PC 5a Looking into the future of radiology
» Chairmen’s introduction
M.H. Fuchsjäger; Graz/AT
G. Paulo; Coimbra/PT
» Health technology assessment (HTA)
E.J. Adam; London/UK
» The influence of health economics systems on radiology
D. Katsifarakis; Athens/GR
» Quo vadis radiology professions? A pragmatic approach
G.P. Krestin; Rotterdam/NL
» Panel discussion: What is the role of European Societies in building a sustainable model for radiology?
Sunday, March 8, 14:00–15:30, Room N
E³ 1923 Principles of imaging and radiation protection
» Chairman’s introduction
P. Vock; Spiegel/CH
A. Principles of computed tomography
W.A. Kalender; Erlangen/DE
B. Principles of magnetic resonance imaging
T. Metens; Brussels/BE
C. Radiation protection
M. Mahesh; Baltimore, MD/US
This session is part of the EuroSafe Imaging campaign
E3 – Rising Stars Programme
Case-Based Diagnosis Training
Sunday, March 8, 13:00–14:00, Studio 2015
Case-Based Diagnosis Training – Part I
Moderators: K.M. Friedrich; Vienna/AT
S. Robinson; Vienna/AT
» Neuro
D. Prayer; Vienna/AT
» Maxillofacial
S. Robinson; Vienna/AT
» Musculoskeletal
F. Kainberger; Vienna/AT
» Liver
L. Marti-Bonmati; Valencia/ES
» Breast
M.H. Fuchsjäger; Graz/AT
Sunday, March 8, 14:00–14:30, Studio 2015
Interlude: Spot the implant – can you identify common and unusual medical devices inside the body?
Moderators: W. Drahanowsky; Vienna/AT
S. Robinson; Vienna/AT
Sunday, March 8, 14:30–15:30, Studio 2015
Case-Based Diagnosis Training – Part II
Moderators: K.M. Friedrich; Vienna/AT
S. Robinson; Vienna/AT
» Head and neck
C. Czerny; Vienna/AT
» Chest
H. Prosch; Vienna/AT
» Spine
K.M. Friedrich; Vienna/AT
» Gastrointestinal
W. Schima; Vienna/AT
» Genitourinary
M. Toepker; Vienna/AT
E3 – Rising Stars Programme
Basic Sessions
Thursday, March 5, 08:30–10:00, Studio 2015
Basic Session 1:
Breast imaging
» Mammography
F.J. Gilbert; Cambridge/UK
» Breast US
C.S. Balleyguier; Villejuif/FR
» Breast MRI
F. Sardanelli; San Donato Milanese/IT
Thursday, March 5, 10:30–12:00, Studio 2015
Basic Session 2:
Neuroradiology
» Aging and degeneration in the brain
B. Gómez-Ansón; Barcelona/ES
» Brain trauma
M. Stajgis; Poznan/PL
» Vascular malformations
P. Vilela; Almada/PT
Friday, March 6, 16:00–17:30, Studio 2015
Basic Session 3:
Oncologic imaging
» Prostate cancer
J.O. Barentsz; Nijmegen/NL
» Pancreatic cancer
F. Caseiro-Alves; Coimbra/PT
» Musculoskeletal neoplasms
M.F. Reiser; Munich/DE
Saturday, March 7, 08:30–10:00, Studio 2015
Basic Session 4:
Musculoskeletal trauma
» Shoulder
M. Zanetti; Zurich/CH
» Knee
K. Verstraete; Ghent/BE
» Ankle
J. Kramer; Linz/AT
Saturday, March 7, 10:30–12:00, Studio 2015
Basic Session 5:
Thoracic emergencies
» Vascular
T. Jargiello; Lublin/PL
» Pulmonary
C.M. Schaefer-Prokop; Amersfoort/NL
» Cardiac
V.E. Sinitsyn; Moscow/RU
Sunday, March 8, 08:30–10:00, Room L1
Basic Session 6:
Interventional radiology
» Uterine Fibroid Embolisation
T.J. Kroencke; Augsburg/DE
» Management of trauma patients
M. Krokidis; Cambridge/UK
» Varicocele
P. Haage; Wuppertal/DE
Pros & Cons Session
Thursday, March 5, 16:00–17:30, Room C
PS 827 Breast cancer: to screen or not to screen?
Moderator: F. Sardanelli; San Donato Milanese/IT
Teaser: N. Houssami; Sydney/AU
A. Mammographic screening: pros
A. Frigerio; Turin/IT
B. Mammographic screening: cons
A.B. Miller; Toronto, ON/CA
» Questions and answers
F. Sardanelli; San Donato Milanese/IT
N. Houssami; Sydney/AU
Refresher Courses / Scientific Sessions
Wednesday, March 4, 10:30–12:00, Room K
SS 214 Musculoskeletal radiography
Moderators: S. Brandao; Porto/PT
N.N.
Wednesday, March 4, 14:00–15:30, Room K
SS 314 Quality issues
Moderators: W.R. Jaschke; Innsbruck/AT
J. McNulty; Dublin/IE
Friday, March 6, 08:30–10:00, Room D2
RC 914 Enhancing patient safety culture in radiology
» Chairmen’s introduction
P. Bezzina; Msida/MT
L. Donoso; Barcelona/ES
A. Patient safety culture: the importance of EU clinical audit guidelines
S. Mc Fadden; Newtownabbey/UK
B. Quality assurance of radiology equipment: the first step to create a safe working environment
J. Santos; Coimbra/PT
C. From medical imaging referral to final outcome: a critical analysis of the process
D. Remedios; Harrow/UK
» Panel discussion: Teamwork as a fundamental concept for creating a patient safety culture in a medical imaging department: why and how?
Friday, March 6, 10:30–12:00, Room K
SS 1014 Radiation dose optimisation
Moderators: D.R. Kool; Nijmegen/NL
D. Pekarovic; Ljubljana/SI
Saturday, March 7, 08:30–10:00, Room D2
RC 1314 Radiography and evidence-based research: the way forward
» Chairmen’s introduction
I. Henderson; Aberdeen/UK
M.G.M. Hunink; Rotterdam/NL
A. The fundamentals of evidence-based research
S. Mathers; Aberdeen/UK
B. Application of evidence-based research into practice
M. Gellert; Odense/DK
C. Improvement of patient outcomes by evidence-based research
K.G. Vikestad; Oslo/NO
» Panel discussion: How to promote research as a tool for professional development?
Saturday, March 7, 10:30–12:00, Room K
SS 1414 Dose management in medical imaging
Moderators: H.H. Hjemly; Oslo/NO
C. Loewe; Vienna/AT
Saturday, March 7, 14:00–15:30, Room D2
RC 1514 CT from A to Z
» Chairmen’s introduction
E. Agadakos; Athens/GR
M. Prokop; Nijmegen/NL
A. Exploring and exploiting CT technology: back to the future
D. Pekarovic; Ljubljana/SI
B. Patient safety in CT: radiation dose and CM administration
F. Zarb; Msida/MT
C. Tips and tricks for CT optimisation
R. Booij; Rotterdam/NL
» Panel discussion: How should radiographer develop the interface between patient and technology?
Saturday, March 7, 16:00–17:30, Room D2
RC 1614 MRI from the cradle to the future
» Chairmen’s introduction
B. Hafslund; Nesttun/NO
M. Maas; Amsterdam/NL
A. MRI sequences made easy
S. Brandão; Porto/PT
B. Functional MRI: new clinical applications
C. Malamateniou; London/UK
C. Safety in MRI: all you have to know
C. Vandulek; Kaposvár/HU
» Panel discussion: What to expect from MRI in the future of medical imaging?
Sunday, March 8, 08:30–10:00, Room D2
RC 1714 Looking into PET-CT
» Chairmen’s introduction
K. Åhlström Riklund; Umea/SE
D. Pekarovic; Ljubljana/SI
A. Clinical indications of PET-CT
P. Hogg; Manchester/UK
B. Quality control for PET-CT
W. van den Broek; Nijmegen/NL
C. Safety in PET-CT
J. Rio; Coimbra/PT
» Panel discussion: What is the role of radiographer in PET-CT?
Sunday, March 8, 10:30–12:00, Room K
SS 1814 Professional challenges for radiographers
Moderators: S. Geers-van Gemeren; Utrecht/NL
C. Roche; Galway/IE
EuroSafe Imaging Sessions
Friday, March 6, 14:00–15:30, Room MB 2
EuroSafe Imaging Session 2
EuroSafe Imaging call for action
» Chairman’s introduction
G. Frija; Paris/FR
» EuroSafe Imaging call for action
G. Frija; Paris/FR
» EuroSafe Imaging training and education activities and data collection project “Are you EuroSafe?”
P. Vock; Spiegel/CH
» Role of radiographers in medical radiation protection in the context of EuroSafe Imaging
G. Paulo; Coimbra/PT
» Role of medical physicists in medical radiation protection in the context of EuroSafe Imaging
J. Damilakis; Iraklion/GR
» Panel discussion: EuroSafe Imaging – feedback, contributions, future activities, endorsement
Saturday, March 7, 14:00–15:30, Room L1
EuroSafe Imaging Session 3
Dose-tracking leads the way to dose-reduction
» Chairman’s introduction: dose-tracking leads to dose-reduction: why radiologists MUST get involved
P.M. Parizel; Antwerp/BE
» The legislative environment in Europe: the new EU Directive and the goals of EuroSafe Imaging
J. Griebel; Neuherberg/DE
» Implementing a dose management solution in your department: where to start and what to expect
D. Weishaupt; Zurich/CH
» Developing a multi-disciplinary team in dose management (CT example)
L. Marti-Bonmati; Valencia/ES
» PiDRL – European Commission Tender Project on diagnostic reference levels in paediatric imaging
J. Damilakis; Iraklion/GR
» Deploying a dose management strategy across multiple sites
C. Niehaus; London/UK
» Panel discussion
Please note that the ESR will not refund any registration fees once the registration and payment have been completed, including in cases of subsequent ticket changes or membership-related changes.
ECR 2015 Registration Deadlines:
Please observe the relevant ECR Registration Deadlines.
Registration fees depend on the date your payment is received in our account and will be adjusted accordingly if the payment is not received by the relevant deadline.
Early Fee: | August 28 - November 12, 2014 (23:59 CET) |
Middle Fee: | November 13 - December 17, 2014 (23:59 CET) |
Late Fee: | from December 18, 2014 onwards |
Registration Fees (including 10% VAT):
Early Fee | Middle Fee | Late Fee | |
Full Fee Non-Member | € 770 | € 890 | € 995 |
ESR Full Member | € 470 | € 550 | € 695 |
ESR Allied Science Member | € 570 | € 670 | € 895 |
ESR Corresponding Member | € 570 | € 670 | € 895 |
Resident Non-Member* | € 355 | € 435 | € 590 |
Resident Member* | € 295 | € 365 | € 490 |
Hospital Manager** | € 580 | € 680 | € 900 |
Nurse** | € 210 | € 310 | € 450 |
Radiographer Non Member*** | € 310 | € 410 | € 550 |
Radiographer Member *** | € 210 | € 310 | € 450 |
Participate from home**** | ------- | € 330 | € 330 |
Oral Presenter Member | ------- | € 250 | ------- |
Single Day Ticket | onsite only | onsite only | € 305 |
Student@ECR* | € 40 | € 40 | € 40 |
*Students under the age of 30 without an academic title can register for reduced fees. Click here for more info.
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Registration as Member
To qualify for reduced member registration fees at ECR 2015, ESR Membership for the year 2014 must have been settled by August 27, 2014. All other participants will have to register as Non-Members.
*Registration as Resident
Residents must send a letter by e-mail to [email protected] from their head of department, confirming their status as a resident, within 5 days of completion of online registration. The document has to be up-to-date and written on official hospital paper. If this confirmation is not received, the registration fee will be automatically adjusted to a regular fee. The age limit for the registration as resident is set at 35 years (incl. the age of 35).
**Registration as Nurse or Hospital Manager
Nurses and hospital managers must send a letter by e-mail to [email protected]from their head of department, confirming their professional status, within 5 days of completion of online registration.The document has to be up-to-date and written on official hospital paper. If this confirmation is not received, the registration fee will be automatically adjusted to a regular fee.
***Registration as Radiographer
Radiographers must send a letter by e-mail to [email protected] from their head of department confirming their professional status, within 5 days of completion of online registration.The document has to be up-to-date and written on official hospital paper. Moreover, radiographers are asked to send a scanned copy of their official diploma to [email protected].If these confirmations are not sent in due time, the registration fee will be automatically adjusted to a regular fee.
Registration as Radiographer Member/Non-Member
The "Radiographer Member Ticket" will be available to all radiographers who have settled "ESR Full Allied Sciences Membership" by August 27, 2014 at the latest. All other radiographers will have to register as "Radiographer Non Members".
****Participate from home
The registration category “participate from home” is created for individuals who are NOT able to attend the congress in person but want their EPOS poster to be shown during and after the congress.
Please send your confirmation(s) to: [email protected]
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Kindly note that payment via bank transfer has to be finalised within 10 working days so that your registration is finalised. Otherwise, the registration will be considered inactive.
c) in cash (only onsite)
No cheques will be accepted.
The ESR offers all pre-registered participants the option of taking out a cancellation policy with our partner 'Europäische Reiseversicherung'. The insurance fee depends on the selected ticket and can only be booked during online registration. After finalisation of registration and/or payment, insurance can no longer be selected.
The ESR itself will not refund any registration fees. All requests must be issued to the 'Europäische Reiseversicherung' directly. Refunds will be given according to the terms and conditions of the 'Europäische Reiseversicherung'; the ESR is not responsible for any refunds of registration fees.
Cancellation Insurance Fees
Early Fee | Middle Fee | Late Fee | |
Full Fee Non-Member | € 54 | € 62 | € 70 |
ESR Full Member | € 33 | € 39 | € 49 |
ESR Allied Science Member | € 40 | € 47 | € 63 |
ESR Corresponding Member | € 40 | € 47 | € 63 |
Resident Non-Member | € 25 | € 30 | € 41 |
Resident Member | € 21 | € 26 | € 34 |
Hospital Manager | € 41 | € 48 | € 63 |
Nurse | € 15 | € 22 | € 32 |
Radiographer Member | € 15 | € 22 | € 32 |
Radiographer Non Member | € 22 | € 29 | € 39 |
Oral Presenter Member | n.a. | € 18 | n.a. |
Green Meeting
For 2015 we strongly encourage all participants to use environmentally friendly means of transport on their trip to Vienna. For further information please consult the website of the Austrian Train Service http://www.oebb.at/en/index.jsp.
Further information regarding public transport in Vienna can be found on:http://www.wienerlinien.at/eportal2/ep/tab.do?tabId=0 (It takes approximately 12 minutes to get from Vienna Main Station to the ACV with the U1.)
As the ECR is a green meeting we no longer provide printed copies of the Final Programme unless requested. During the online registration process, you have the option of booking a printed copy. You will be able to access the programme online for free via the Interactive Programme Planner or as a PDF file.Please remember that we need your dedication and assistance to keep the title of Europe's biggest green meeting.
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