8:00-9:30AM

Session 6:  Continuing Education Courses (Part II)

Course No

RO-CEC1

RO-CEC2

RO-CEC3

RO-CEC4

RO-CEC5

DI-CEC1

DI-CEC2

DI-CEC3

DI-CEC4

RBRP-CEC1

RM-CEC1

Course Title

IMRT IGRT

Breast

SRS

Brachy

IAEA TRS398

Adv Nuc Med Tech

Mol Func Imaging

IAEA
TRS457

Radiophar
maceuticals

Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

Int to Radiation Medicine

Venue

Prince Salman Auditorium

Oncology Lecture Hall

Oncology Conference

RT Conf

PGC #7

PGC Auditorium

PGC1

RC-304

PGC 4

BMP Meeting Room

PGC 3

Coordinator

N. Al-Rajhi

M. Alshabanah

A. Hebshi

K. Balaraj

B. Moftah

O. Demirkaya

M.G. Sayed

A. Al-Haj

M. Vora

G. Alsbeih

R. Al-Mazrou

Chairperson

S. Al-Ghamdi

M. Al-Idressi

I. Alsaeed

N. Al-Safadi

F. Saeedi

S. Othman

S. Holtas

C. Hourdakis

S. Milibari

M. Alsubael

N. Maalej

 CEC Lecture 3
8:00-8:30AM

R. Mackie: IMRT/IGRT-Based Helical Tomothreapy

A. Taghian:
Cardiac Exposure to RT: The Policy of Zero Tolerance

C. Lindquist:  
SRS with Gamma Knife/ UK Experience

G. Ibbott:
Recommendations and Regulations for Brachytherapy

B. Moftah: Implementation of ND,W Based Formalism I

P. Kinahan, Attenuation Correction Artifacts in PET/CT

F. Stahlberg:
Perfusion Diffusion and BOLD Imaging (fMRI) Part I

C.-L. Chapple: Dosimetry for CT #2: Practical Experiences

M. Vora:
Faciliy Planning Lay-Out; Personnel; Equipment

M. Mohiuddin:
Spatially Fractionated Grid Radiation

G. Alsbeih:
Introduction to Radiobiology

CEC Lecture 4
8:30-9:00AM

H. Tsujii:
IMRT with Ion Beams

A. Taghian: Optimizing Local Control after Breast Conserving Therapy:  A Multidisciplinary Approach

A. Mamgani Clinical Applications of Cyberknife Robotic Radiotherapy

J. Bourhis:
Gustave Roussy Brachytherapy Experience

B. Moftah: Implementation of ND,w Based Formalism II

M. Tuli:
SPECT/CT: Clinical Applications

F. Stahlberg:
Perfusion Diffusion and BOLD Imaging (fMRI) Part II

G. Beyer: Regulations: European Perspective

A. Aboussekhra:
Biological Effects of Non-ionizing Radiation

A. Alwatban:
Medical Physics in Diagnostic Imaging

CEC Lecture 5
9:00-9:30AM

C. Zankowski:
Clinical Implementation of RapidArc

M. Mohiuddin:
Stereotactic Approach to Advanced Cervical Cancers

TBA

S. Huq:
Calibration of High Energy Photon BeamsI

A. Chiti: Evaluation of Response with FDG PET

S. Holtas:
Clinical Cerebral Perfusion Imaging

F. Al-Rumayan
Cyclotron and Flouride Production; FDG Production

G. Alsbeih:
Variation of Radiosensitivity

Y. Khafaga:
An Overview of Radiotherapy Process

9:30-10:00AM

  Coffee Break

10:00 - 12:30 PM

10:00-10:30AM

SoA Lecture 4
Title: "Proton vs. Carbon Therapy: Interesting Examination of Outcome Data"
Lecturer: Prof. Herman Suit

10:30- 11:00AM

SoA Lecture 5
Title: “Japanese Experience on 5,000 Patients Treated with Carbon Ion Beams”
Lecturer:  Prof. Hirohiko Tsujii

11:00-11:30AM

SoA Lecture 6
Title:  “Combining New Molecular Targeted Agents with Radiotherapy: From Bench to Bed Side”
Lecturer:  Prof. Jean Bourhis

11:30-12:00AM

SoA Lecture 7
Title:  “The Increase and Decrease in CT Dose”
Lecturer:  Prof.  Michael Dennis

12:00-12:30AM

SoA Lecture 8
Title: “Clearing the Air in Surgery”
Lecturer: Ms. Penny Smalley

12:30-1:30 PM

Prayer and Lunch Break (Al-Maather Cave Park)

Session 8: Parallel Sessions II

1:30-3:30 PM

Session 8A:  Radiation Oncology 
Chairs: Dr. Imaduddin Kanaan and Dr. Tarek Amin

Session 8B:  Diagnostic Imaging
Chairs: Prof. M. Gary Sayed and Dr. Abdulraof Maimani

Session 8C:  Radiobiology & Radiation Protection & Other Topics
Chairs:Dr. Abdelilah Aboussekhra and
Dr. Abdul Hameed Saoudi

Venue

Prince Salman Auditorium

Post-Graduate Centre Auditorium

Post-Graduate Centre (Class Room 1)

1:30 – 1:55 PM

RO Lecture 5
Title:  “Rationale for Clinical Trials of Particle Beam Therapy”
Lecturer:  Prof. Herman Suit

DI Lecture 5
Title:  “Advancement in Computed Tomography”
Lecturer:  Prof.  Michael Dennis

RRPO Lecture 5
Title:  “A New Paradigm for Radiotherapy Quality Management”
Lecturer:  Prof. M. Saiful Huq

1:55 – 2:20 PM

RO Lecture 6
Title:  “SRS/Clinical Experience”
Lecturer:  Prof.  Christer Lindquist

DI Lecture 6
Title: “Assessment and Radiation Dose Reduction in Pediatric CT”
Lecturer:  Dr.  Claire-Louise Chapple

RRPO Lecture 6
Title:  “SAFETY AUDIT: Key to Quality and Compliance in Practice”
Lecturer:  Ms. Penny Smalley

2:20 – 2:45 PM

RO Lecture 7
Title:  “Tomo TBI”
Lecturer:  Prof.  Kay-Uwe Kasch

DI Lecture 7
Title:  “Direct Production of Technecium-99m on a Cyclotron”
Lecturer:  Prof.  Johannes Van Lier

RRPO Lecture 7
Title:  “Roles, Responsibilitites, and Education of Medical Physicists”
Lecturer:  Prof. Faiz Khan

2:45 – 3:10 PM

RO Lecture 8
Title:  “Intraoperative Radiotherapy with KV-X-rays: The Mannheim Experience using INTRABEAM”
Lecturer:  Dr. Ahmed Madian

DI Lecture 8
Title:  “PET-Ct in Head and Neck Tumors ”
Lecturer:  Prof. Arturo Chiti

RRPO Lecture 8
Title:  “Output Calibration of Radiobiological Experiments using EBT Films”
Lecturer:  Dr. Slobodan Devic

3:10 – 3:30 PM

Discussion

Discussion

Discussion

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Prayer & Coffee Break

4:00 – 5:30 PM

Session 9: Parallel Abstracts

Session 9A: 
Radiation Oncology Abstracts
Chairs: O. Elhanafi and H. Al-Mohamed    

Session 9B: 
Diagnostic Imaging Abstracts
Chairs: M. Abouzeid and K. Chantziantonioui

Session 9C:  Radiobiology, Radiation  Protection and Other Topics Abstracts
Chairs: M. Alsubael and F. Mahyoub

Session 9D:  Who's Who at ICRM 2010
Chairs: Dr. Sultan Al-Sedairy and Dr. Khalid Aleissa

Venue

Post-Graduate Centre Auditorium

Post-Graduate Centre (Classroom 1)

Post-Graduate Centre (Room 3)

Prince Salman Auditorium

4:00 – 4:10 PM

RO Abstract 1
Title: “Patient Specific QA For RapidArc Patients Using Commercially Available Two-Dimensional Array Devices”
A. Nobah and B. Moftah, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

DI Abstract 1
Title: “Performance Characteristics of SPECT Systems Equipped With EPIC-AZ Detectors Using NEMA NU 1-2001 Guidelines”
R. Al-Mazrou, O. demirkaya and A. Al-Enezi, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

RRPO Abstract 1
Title:  “Low Power Laser Therapy of Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Wounds and Burns”
 F. Al-Watban, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC): H.E. Dr. Qasim Al-Qasabi


- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST): H.H. Prince Dr. Turki Saud Mohammed Al-Saud


- Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA): Dr. Saleh Al Tayyar


- Interanational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): Prof. Jake van Dyk/ Dr. Donald Mclean


- American Association of Physicist in Medicine (AAPM): Prof. Faiz Khan


- American Association for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO): Prof. Herman Suit


- European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM): Prof. Gerd Beyer


- International Organization for Medical Physics/ European Federation of Organizations in Medical Physics (IOMP/EFOMP): Prof. Kay-uwe Kasch

- The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO): Prof. Jean Bourhis


- World Academy of Laser Applications (WALA): Prof. Farouk Al-Watban


- World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology (WFNMB): TBA


- Radiological Society of Saudi Arabia (RSSA): Dr. Sattam Linjawi


- Saudi Cancer Society(SCS): Dr. Abdullah Al-Amro


- Saudi Medical Physics Society (SAMPS): Dr. Adnan Al Watban


- Saudi Oncology Society (SOS): Dr. Esam Murshid

4:10 – 4:20 PM

RO Abstract 2
Title: “Linac Radiosurgery Treatment Results of Benign Meningiomas”
M. Elawadi, A. Shehab-Eldien and M. A. Bayoumi,  Dubai Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DI Abstract 2
Title: “The Use of PACS for Monitoring Patient Doses in Computed Tomography”
N. AlShibli, S. Buhumaid, M. Bayoumi, S. Gilani, N. Neligan, R. Valencia J. Alsuwaidi, A. Zitouni, and H. Afifi, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

RRPO Abstract 2
Title: “Preparation and Evaluation of a Universal Bombesin Peptide on the Universal Sequence for Targeting Bombesin Receptor-Positive Tumors”
S. M. Okarvi, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

4:20 – 4:30 PM

RO Abstract 3
Title: “Beam Parameters for Monte Carlo Simulation of Five Varian Megavoltage Photon Beams (4, 6, 10, 15 and 18 MV)”
O. Chibani, B. Moftah and M. Shehadeh, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia

DI Abstract 3
Title: “Quantification of Bone Metastasis in Whole-Body PET/CT Images”
O. Demirkaya and M. Abouzied,  King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

RRPO Abstract 3
Title: “X-Irradiation of Tissues Results in Ultraviolet Light Generation: Possible Explanation of X-ray Bystander Effect”
B.H.J. Juurlink, T.K. Sham, L.D. Chapman, B. Brewer and R. Samminaiken, Al Faisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

4:30 – 4:40 PM

RO Abstract 4
Title: “Dosimetric Comparison of aSi1000 EPID and IMatrixXX System for IMRT Patient Specific Quality Assurance”
K. Jayesh, T. Ganesh, R. Mohan, R.C. Joshi, Y. Rashed, M.Y. Kharadi and S. Devadasan, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia 

DI Abstract 4
Title: “A Patient Specific Respiratory Model For Motion Correction in Nuclear Medicine”
M. Alnowami, E. Lewis, M. Guy and K. Wells Surrey. Guildford, United Kingdom

RRPO Abstract 4
Title: “The Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Human Health”
I. Duhaini, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon

4:40 – 4:50 PM

RO Abstract 5
Title:  “Dosimetric Parameterization of 160 MLC Artiste Linac in 6 MV Stereo Mode Beam Modeling and Rapid Delivery”
P.S. Negi, S.N. Sinha, A.G. Babu, T. Rajesh, and S. Gill, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer & Research Centre, Delhi, India

DI Abstract 5
Title: “Variability of the Performance of the Digital Mammography Systems Used in Al-Qassim Breast Screening Program”
A. Abdulaziz, A.M. Yousef, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Qassim, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

RRPO Abstract 5
Title: “Immune Biological Rationales for the Use of Temperature Controlled Hyperthermia in Multimodal Cancer Treatments”
P. Schildkopf, O.J. OTT, F. Mantel, E.M. Weiss, R. Sieber, R. Fietkau, Rolf S., B. Frey, and U.S. Gaipl, University Hospital of Erlangen, Germany

4:50 – 5:00 PM

RO Abstract 6
Title:  “Treatment Shifts and Doses Measurements During daily CBCT Based IGRT”
N. Tomic, T. Vuong,  T. Niazi, L. Lihang, F. DeBlois and  S. Devic, McGill University, Canada

DI Abstract 6
Title: “The Riyadh Military Hospital's Experience with The First advanced ToF-PET/CT Scanner in Saudi Arabia”
A.M. Alenezi, Riyadh, Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia   

RRPO Abstract 6
Title:  “Radiosensitivity of a Novel MRE11Mutation Responsible for the Ataxia Telangiectasia-Like Disorder in Saudi Arabia”
K. Al Hadyan, N. Al-Harbi, M. Al-Buhairi, M. Rajab and G. Alsbeih, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

5:00 – 5:10 PM

RO Abstract 7
Title: “Definition of Uptake Volume Histograms for NSCLC Using FDG PET-CT Data”
H. Mohammed, S. Aldelaijan, N. Tomic, J. Seuntjens, F. De Blois, S. Faria and S. Devic, McGill University, Canada

DI Abstract 7
Title:  “Initial Clinical Experience with PET/CT Imaging at King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam”
K.A. Salman, Q.H. Siraj, A.M. Fawzy, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Damman, Saudi Arabia   

RRPO Abstract 7
Title:  “Uses of Radiobiological Models to Predict Normal Tissues Complications Following Radiotherapy”
M. Al-Buhairi, B. Moftah and G. Alsbeih, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

5:10 – 5:20 PM

RO Abstract 8
Title:  “High Dose Preoperative Radiation/Chemoradiation and Full-thickness Local Excision for Select Rectal Cancers”
M. Mohiuddin, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

DI Abstract 8
Title: “Modelling Left Ventricle Motion Using Tagged Magnetic Resonance Imaging”
M.D. Alenezy, Dammam University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

RRPO Abstract 8
Title:  “The Role of Research Coordinator in Organizing Clinical Projects Involving Patients Undergoing Multi-Modalities Cancer Treatment”
L.A. Venturina, S. Al-Qahtani,
and G. Alsbeih, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

5:20 – 5:30 PM

RO Abstract 9
Title: “3-D Anatomy Based Inverse Treatment Planning for HDR Brachytherapy of Cervix Cancer - KFSH&RC Experience”
C. Constantinescu, Y. Bahader, N. Ghassal and M. Ezzat, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

DI Abstract 9
Title: “Shielding Calculations Using Monte Carlo Simulations of Static PET/CT Suites”
K. Alsafi, N.M. Spyrou, S. Sassi,  The University of Surrey, United Kingdom

RRPO Abstract 9
Title: “Relationship Between Genetic Polymorphic Variations in Cell Cycle and DNA Repair Genes and Complications to Radiotherapy in Saudi Head and Neck Cancer Patients”
N. Al Harbi, M. Al-Buhairi, K. Al Hadyan, M. el-Sebaie, N. Al Rajhi and G. Alsbeih, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

7:30 PM

Bus Pick-up for Gala Dinner (In front of New Oncology Building Entrance)

8:00-10:30PM

Gala Dinner and Evening Presentation
Sponsored by Al-Faisaliah Medical Systems
Venue: Restaurant Spazio, Kingdom Tower