World Molecular Imaging Society

Proposed Decision Memorandum for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Solid...

April 2, 2013, 2:08 pm

Below is a summary of the proposed decision memorandum for Positron Emission Tomography (FDG) for Solid Tumors and potential topics for public comment. Comments are due by April 12, 2013 and although...

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Women in Molecular Imaging Sciences Interest Group (WIMIS-IG)

May 15, 2013, 6:32 am

Our interest group has been very active in 2012-13, meeting monthly by conference call. Dr. Anna Moore has worked with the WMIS staff to plan for child care to be offered at the upcoming WMIC meeting....

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WMIS Industry Subcommittee

May 16, 2013, 6:28 am

The WMIS Industry Subcommittee has been convened to provide Board-level interaction and coordination with our Industry Board, which brings together top leaders from companies engaged in the advancement...

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New Interest Group Formed: Infections Imaging Interest Group

May 17, 2013, 6:16 am

We are pleased to announce Board approval for the formation of the Imaging of Infections Imaging Interest Group (IOI-IG). The mission of the Interest Group is to globally advance the implementation of...

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Optical Surgical Navigation Interest Group Update

May 18, 2013, 6:10 am

The Optical Surgical Navigation Interest Group (OSNIG)collects academic and commercial technical specialists to discuss topics focused on the use of fluorescent probes and imaging equipment for...

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ELEANOR EVANS: WMIS Young Fellow Workshop stipend article – 2nd PET/MR...

May 19, 2013, 6:02 am

I was delighted to receive a stipend to attend the 2nd PET/MR workshop in Tübingen, Germany, as this emerging field holds a cornucopia of new research compatible detector development to the intricate...

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WMIS Appoints Lisa Baird as Next Executive Director

May 20, 2013, 5:59 am

The World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Lisa Baird as Executive Director. Baird will assume leadership of the WMIS on July 8, 2013 The World...

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President’s Message

May 27, 2013, 7:57 am

Dear Members, We have several exciting new developments to report, including the formation of new interest groups and new committees. Over the next months we will update you on the activities of these...

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“Molecular Imaging Primer” A New eBook Available on the iPad

June 18, 2013, 11:12 am

The Molecular Imaging Primer, by S. S. Gambhir, introduces clinicians and researchers to the expanding field of Molecular Imaging (MI) of living subjects. Students at all levels (e.g., undergraduates,...

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CMS Expands Coverage for FDG-PET and Ends NOPR Data

June 25, 2013, 11:45 am

On June 11, 2013 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final decision memorandum concluding that FDG Position Emission Tomography (PET) is nationally covered to guide...

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Urgent Action Alert: Please Ask Congress to Support NIH Research

July 5, 2013, 2:25 pm

The congressional sequestration cuts officially went into effect on March 1. This resulted in a 5.7% across-the-board cut to the NIH’s budget. As Dr. Pettigrew, the Director of the NIBIB, recently...

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August 16, 2013, 12:17 pm

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Monitoring Tumor Response with Radiolabeled Nucleoside Analogs in a...

August 22, 2013, 12:25 pm

This study clearly demonstrated that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (lipo-dox) is an effective anti-cancer agent against the growth of HepG2 hepatoma and 18F-FLT-PET could noninvasively provide early...

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Multi-modal Imaging of Angiogenesis in a Nude Rat Model of Breast Cancer Bone...

September 9, 2013, 1:31 pm

Multi-modal Imaging of Angiogenesis in a Nude Rat Model of Breast Cancer Bone Metastasis Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Volumetric Computed Tomography and Ultrasound

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