Greater New York and New England Chapters 28th ANNUAL NORTHEAST REGIONAL

Greater New York and New England Chapters
28th ANNUAL
NORTHEAST REGIONAL
SCIENTIFIC MEETING
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
Stamford, Connecticut
November 7-9, 2014
MEETING DESCRIPTION
The Annual Scientific Meeting of the Greater New York and New England Chapters of the
SNMMI is a continuing education course designed for nuclear medicine physicians,
radiologists, technologists, and scientists. Nationally recognized faculty will provide
attendees with information that will enhance clinical practice. This year’s program will
review nuclear medicine applications to such fields as cardiology, neurology, oncology, and
therapy. Advances in topics such as PET, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, infection imaging, PET/MRI
and molecular targeting and therapy will also be included.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATES:
November 7-9, 2014
LOCATION:
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
1 First Stamford Place
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
Phone: 203-967-2222
REGISTRATION: Grand Ballroom Mezzanine
Friday, November 7, 2014
7:00 A.M.
ACCOMMODATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Stamford Hilton Hotel,
ideally located just off the I-95 corridor. The Hotel offers first class hospitality and services
with its unique mixture of New York energy and New England charm. It is located within
minutes of fabulous dining and upscale Stamford shopping. Facilities include an updated
fitness center as well a heated indoor pool. Easy access from Philadelphia, New York and
Boston is steps away when arriving at the Stamford Metro North Station via Amtrak.
Reservations can be made at the Hilton Stamford Hotel by calling 1 800 445 8667 and
identifying yourself as an attendee at the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging
meeting.
Reservations can also be made online by visiting:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/B/BDRSTHF-SNM-20141105/index.jhtml
Please make reservations prior to October 15 to secure the special rate of $99/night plus tax
for a single or double room.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This meeting is intended for all nuclear medicine physicians, scientists, physicists,
technologists, and nursing professionals.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
 Discuss the clinical applications of molecular breast imaging
 Discuss the clinical applications of SPECT/CT in Oncology
 Discuss and identify novel PET tracers
 Discuss environmental concerns and challenges facing the field of nuclear medicine
 Recognize artifacts and errors in PET and SPECT images
 Discuss novel radiopharmaceuticals for use in the diagnosis of renal cancer
 Discuss the use of nuclear medicine procedures in diagnosis and treatment of thyroid
cancer
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Discuss the use of imaging in bone metastasis
Discuss the clinical utility of PET regarding imaging responses to therapy
Discuss the use of PET and PET/CT in gastrointestinal disorders and disease
processes
Discuss the clinical applications of MIBG imaging
Describe techniques used for neuroblastoma imaging
Describe the techniques and protocols used for monoclonal antibody imaging
Discuss the use of nuclear medicine in identifying infection and inflammation
processes
Discuss the use of molecular imaging in diagnosis and risk stratification of coronary
artery disease
Discuss the use of cardiac PET in the diagnosis and identification of cardiac
sarcoidosis
Discuss techniques and radiopharmaceuticals used for imaging cardiac innervation
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS: VOICE CATEGORY A CREDITS
The SNMMI, through its Verification of Involvement in Continuing Education (VOICE)
program, has approved this meeting to offer continuing education hours (CEHs), final hour
count TBD closer to the meeting. VOICE-approved credit is recognized by most licensure
states and by the NMTCB and ARRT as Category A credit. Participants will receive CE
credit for those sessions at which they were present a minimum of 80% of the session.
PHYSICIAN: CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and
Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint
sponsorship of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Inc. (SNMMI) and
the New England and Greater New York Chapters, SNMMI. The SNMMI is accredited by
the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Self-Assessment Module (SAM) Credits
In addition to CME credits, physician attendees will have the opportunity to earn SAM
credits. Physicians must attend the entire session to earn SAM credits, and complete the postactivity online assessment.
The following sessions have submitted presentations to the American Board of Nuclear
Medicine (ABNM) for SAM qualification. A final list of SAM sessions will be available via
the website, www.greaternycsnm.org, closer to the meeting date:
Molecular Imaging of the Breast: Positron Emission Mammography
Molecular Breast Imaging
Clinical Applications of SPECT/CT in Oncology
PET Novel Tracers
PET Jeopardy
Evolving Role of Nuclear Medicine in Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
Current Concepts in Imaging of Bone Metastasis
Unusual Case Review / Brain Teaser
Evaluation of the Small Bowel & Colonic Transit
MIBG Imaging
Neuroblastoma Imaging
Molecular Imaging of Atherosclerosis: Emerging Concepts
Sarcoid Imaging & Cases
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Scientific Program Committee of the Greater New York and New England
Chapters, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging invites the
submission of original abstracts for the Northeast Regional Scientific Meeting
to be held November 7-9, 2014 at the Stamford Hilton Hotel in Stamford, CT.
Papers are invited on all aspects of Nuclear Medicine. All accepted
presentations will be in poster format (4’ vertical x 8’ horizontal boards). An
award ceremony will be held on November 8 @ 5:00 PM for the best posters as
determined by the Judging Panel. Abstracts should be no longer than 250
words and must be prepared using standard word processing software
(Microsoft Word is preferred). All authors’ names and affiliations should be
listed immediately following the title. Tables and figures should be included in
the “Results” section. Please include the corresponding author’s name, address,
and contact information. All accepted abstracts will be published in Clinical
Nuclear Medicine.
Abstract submission is by email only and should be sent to:
Kenneth Nichols, PhD
Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging
North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System
270-05 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
718-470-7080
knichols@nshs.edu
Abstract Submission Deadline is September 30, 2014
PHYSICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014
7:00 am
REGISTRATION
Hilton Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00
WELCOME ADDRESS
Renee Moadel, MD
John H. Oldershaw, MD
SESSION 1: NUCLEAR BREAST IMAGING
Moderator: J. Antonio Obando, MD
8:15
SAM
Molecular Imaging of the Breast: Positron Emission Mammography
Gustavo Mercier, MD
9:15
SAM
Molecular Breast Imaging
David A. Mankoff, MD
10:00
COFFEE BREAK & VISIT THE EXHIBITS
SESSION 2: PET & SPECT/CT ONCOLOGIC IMAGING
Moderator: J. Antonio Obando, MD
10:45 SAM
HOWARD KAY MEMORIAL LECTURE
Clinical Applications of SPECT/CT in Oncology
Homer A. Macapinlac, MD, FACNM
11:30 SAM
PET Novel Tracers
Homer A. Macapinlac, MD, FACNM
SESSION 3: SNMMI UPDATE
Moderator: April Mann, BA, CNMT, NCT, RT(N), FSNMMI-TS
12:15 pm
COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON
SNMMI Update & Advocacy Concerns
April Mann, BA, CNMT, NCT, RT(N), FSNMMI-TS
SESSION 4: PET: NEW TRACERS & REVIEW
Moderator: Marc A. Seltzer, MD
1:30
SAM
PET Jeopardy
Marc A. Seltzer, MD
2:15
The Role of PET/CT in Lung Cancer: Update in 2014
Munir Ghesani, MD
3:00
REFRESHMENT BREAK & VISIT THE EXHIBITS
SESSION 5: NUCLEAR MEDICINE & PET UPDATES
Moderator: Don C. Yoo, MD
3:30 SAM
Evolving Role of Nuclear Medicine in Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
Don C. Yoo, MD
4:15 SAM
Current Concepts in Imaging of Bone Metastasis
J. Antonio Obando, MD
5:00
Chapter Business Meetings
5:30
RECEPTION
Exhibit Hall
PHYSICIAN PROGRAM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
7:00 am
REGISTRATION
Hilton Grand Ballroom Foyer
SESSION 6: THERAPY EVALUATION
Moderator: Munir Ghesani, MD
8:00
8:45
Imaging Therapeutic Response with PET
Wolfgang A. Weber, MD
SAM
9:45
HOLMAN-KAPLAN AWARD
Unusual Case Review / Brain Teaser
Rachel A. Powsner, MD, MPH
COFFEE BREAK & VISIT THE EXHIBITS
SESSION 7: GASTROINTESTINAL IMAGING
Moderator: Josephine Rini, MD
10:30
11:15
Gastrointestinal PET / CT
Lawrence A. Saperstein, MD
SAM
12:15 pm
Evaluation of the Small Bowel & Colonic Transit
Kevin J. Donohoe, MD
COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON
SESSION 8: MIBG IMAGING
Moderator: Don C. Yoo, MD
1:30
SAM
MIBG Imaging
Chun Kim, MD
2:00
SAM
Neuroblastoma Imaging
Ruth Lim, MD
2:30
Monoclonal Antibodies
Ekaterina Dadachova, PhD
3:00
REFRESHMENT BREAK
SESSION 9: INFECTION & INFLAMMATION
Moderator: Josephine Rini, MD
3:30
Radiologic Imaging of Osteomyelitis
Daniel M. Walz, MD
4:15
Nuclear Medicine in the Evaluation of Osteomyelitis
Christopher J. Palestro, MD
5:00
POSTER PRESENTATION AWARDS
Kenneth J. Nichols, PhD
TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
7:00 am
REGISTRATION
Hilton Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:00
WELCOME ADDRESS
Elizabeth Hackett, CNMT
Jocelyn Charest, CNMT
TECHNOLOGIST SESSION 1
Moderator: Margaret S. Doonan, CNMT, MS
8:15
Leadership Behaviors that Drive Success
April Mann, BA, CNMT, NCT, RT(N), FSNMMI-TS
9:00
Image Gently / Image Wisely: Working Toward Dose Reduction
Frederic H. Fahey, DSc
9:45
COFFEE BREAK & VISIT THE EXHIBITS
TECHNOLOGIST SESSION 2
Moderator: Jocelyn Charest, CNMT
10:30
Dementia Imaging with FDG
Robert S. Bridwell, MD, MBA
11:15
Molybdenum: Current Projects & Future Supply
Ira Goldman, MD
Noon
COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON
TECHNOLOGIST SESSION 3
Moderator: Mario DiDea, CNMT
1:30
Primer in MR: Physics and Safety
Jason S. Tavel, MS, DABR, CNMT
2:15
PET/MR: The Clinical Experience
Karen Mourtsikos, MD
3:00
REFRESHMENT BREAK
TECHNOLOGIST SESSION 4
Moderator: Margaret S. Doonan, CNMT, MS
3:30
Radiation Safety in Therapy
Leo Nalivaika, MBA, RT(N), CNMT
4:15
Lymphoscintigraphy & the Search for Nodes
Stephen C. Scharf, MD
PHYSICIAN/TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM
SUNDAY, NOVEMER 9, 2014
7:30 am
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Hilton Grand Ballroom Foyer
SESSION 10: NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY I
Moderator: John H. Oldershaw, MD
8:00
SAM
Molecular Imaging of Atherosclerosis: Emerging Concepts
Mehran M. Sadeghi, MD
8:55
SAM
Sarcoid Imaging & Cases
Raymond R. Russell, MD, PhD
9:45
REFRESHMENT BREAK
SESSION 11: NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY II
Moderator: Renee Moadel, MD
10:00
Imaging Cardiac Innervation
Mark I. Travin, MD
11:00
The Use of Solid State Cameras for Cardiac Imaging
Lane Duvall, MD
Twenty Eighth Annual Northeast Regional Meeting
Greater New York and New England Chapters
SNMMI
SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING
November 7-9, 2014 – Hilton Stamford Hotel
MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
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All fees include handouts, refreshment breaks, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and continental breakfast on
Sunday.
Please make check payable to:
GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER, SNMMI
And mail to:
Mitchell H. Stromer
Northeast Regional Meeting, SNMMI
360 Cedar Lane
East Meadow, NY 11554
Email: mitch360@aol.com
You can also register and pay online utilizing a credit card at
www.greaternycsnm.org/events.htm
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your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program.