International Conference on Radiation Medicine:
Clinical Applications and Innovative Approaches
KFSH&RC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 1-4, 2010

Scientific Program-at-a-Glance

DAY 3 (Wednesday, 03 March 2010)

8:00-9:30AM

Session 10:  Continuing Education Courses (Part III)

Course No

RO-CEC1

RO-CEC2

RO-CEC3

RO-CEC4

RO-CEC5

DI-CEC1

DI-CEC2

DI-CEC3

DI-CEC4

RBRP-CEC1

RM-CEC1

LSR-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

Laser

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

PGC Exhibition Hall, Room #8

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

F. Al-Watban

Chairperson

U. Miola

A. Al-Hadab

I. Alshail

M. Ezzat

K. Al-Yousef

M. Abouzeid

R.Niazy

O. Almoudy

A. Al-Watban

I. Elanazi

I. Aref

F. Al-Watban

 CEC Lecture 6
8 :00-8:30AM

B. Moftah:
KFSH&RC IMRT/ IGRT Experience

A. Taghian: Postmastectomy Radiotherapy: Indications and Selection of RT Fields

I. Kanaan:
Analogy Between Radiosurgery and SRS

K. Balaraj:
Clinical Applications of Brachytherapy

S. Huq: Calibration of High Energy Photon Beams II

A. Chiti: Clinical Applications of PET Beyond FDG

R. Niazy:
Multi-Modal Functional Imaging

C. Hourdakis:
Effective Dose and its Limitations

S. Shawoo: Quality Control; Quality Assurance

S. Al-Tayyar:
Role of SFDA for Radiological Health Devices

I. Duhani:
Radiation Protection & Emergencies

Ms. Alice Winters:
Setting Up a Laser Safety Program in Saudi Arabia

 CEC Lecture 7
8:30-9:00AM

H. Alkhatib:
The Role of Nanodosimetry in Adaptive Radiotherapy

M. Alshabanah: From 2D to 3D Breast Radiotherapy

K. Al-Moutaery/ A. Al-Zahrani:
SRS Clinical Aspects: The RKH Experience

 

S. Devic
Image Guided Brachytherapy

S. Huq: Calibration of High Energy Electron Beams I

M. Dennis:
Multi-Modality Computed Tomography

M. Tuli:
Molecular Imaing with SPECT/CT: Clinical Overview



D. Mclean:

Optimization

M. Vora:
Good Manufacturing Practice

A. Arfaj:
Saudi Radiation Protection Regulations

S. Al-Sowaidan:
Introduction to Radiopharma
ceuticals

Ms. Penny Smalley:
Photonics … but I’m Not an Engineer! Laser Science and Systems

 CEC Lecture 8
9:00-9:30AM

K. Zakaryan:
IMRT and IGRT QA

R. Pant:
Breast Anatomy for Radiation Treatment

A. Hebshi: KFSH&RC SRS Experience

P. Wassenaar:
Oncentra Brachy Treatment Planning

S. Huq: Calibration of High Energy Electron Beams II

O. Demirkaya: Recent Advances in PET and PET/CT Technology

A. Fatthalla:
Multi-Modality Imaging in CAD

All Faculty:
Course Discussion and Summary

C-L. Chapple:
Radiation Protection

G. Sayed:
Future
Opportunities in Radiation
Medicine

 

 9:30–10:00 AM

Coffee Break

 

10:00–12:30PM 

Session 11:  Plenary State-of-Art Lectures C
Venue: Prince Salman Audiorium

Chairs: Dr. Nasser Al-Rajhi
and Dr. Saleh Bamajboor

Session 11.a:  Laser Concepts in Healthcare
Venue: PGC Exhibition Hall, Room #8
Chair: F. Al-Watban

 10:00–10:30AM

SoA Lecture 9
Title:  “Image Guided Radiotherapy: Integration of Diagnostic Imaging & Radiation Oncology for Cancer Treatment”
Lecturer:  Prof. Thomas Rockwell Mackie

Ms. Penny Smalley:
Laser Science and Systems (continued):
- Electromagnetic Interactions and   
   Systems
- Photoablation
- Photothermal Effects
- Photochemistry

 10:30–11:00AM

SoA Lecture 10
Title:  “Role of PET/CT in Radiotherapy Treatment Planning”
Lecturer:  Prof. Paul Kinahan

 11:00–11:30AM

SoA Lecture 11
Title:  “The Radiological Physics Center’s Auditing Procedures for Advanced Technology Radiation Therapy”
Lecturer:  Prof. Geoffrey Ibbott

 11:30–12:00 AM

SoA Lecture 12
Title:   “Cathlab Basics: Image Formation, Radiation Dose, and Safety”
Lecturer:  Prof. Stephen Balter

Prof. Farouk Al-Watban
Differences Between Laser Therapy and Laser Surgery

 12:00–12:30AM

SoA Lecture 13
Title:  “Ultrasound for Therapy – Drug Delivery, Bone Healing and Much More; A Review”
Lecturer:  Prof. Gail ter Haar

 Dr. Mohammad Al Shammari
Innovative Approach to Varicose Veins with Laser Therapy

 

  12:30-1:30PM

Prayer and Lunch Break (Al-Maather Cave Park)

Poster Viewing Session at North Tower Exhibition Hall

 

  1:30 –5:00PM

Session 12:  WORKSHOPS (Part I)

Session 12.a:

Workshop
Title

IMRT/
IGRT: Tomotherapy

IMRT/
IGRT Rapid
Arc

RO Breast

SRS
Cyber
Knife

HDR/
LDR Brachy
Therapy

IAEA TRS 398

PET/CT

SPECT/
CT

Read with the Expert (Radiology)

Read with the Expert (Cardiology)

Functional MRI

FDG

IAEA
 TRS 457

Radio
Biology
Radio Protection

Laser Concepts in Healthcare

Venue

T6 + TPS5

T2 + TPS1

Onco Hall
(TPS)

T5 + STPS

 

T1 + LDRB + Old Sim

T3

PET/CT

SPECT/
CT

PGA

PGC #5

MRI 3T

C&R FDG Facility

RC-304

Radio
biology Lab
SSDL

PGC Exhibition Hall, Room #8

Coordinator

O. Chibani

A. Nobah

P. Yates

W. Al-Najjar

Z. Hassan

A. Al-Kafi

O. Demir
kaya

R. Al-Mazrou

A. Al-Sugair

H. Al-Sergani

S. Holtas

M. Vora

A. Al-Haj

G. Alsbeih,
F. Mayhoub

F. Al-Watban

Instructors

E. Khalil, T. Mackie, N. Al-Rajhi, W. Safar, M. Shehadeh, J. Pickford, E. Albert

Y.Khafaga, G. Nazer, C. Zankowski, M. Nasmi, R. Myers, A. Al-Somali, E. Venturina

M. El-Sebaie, M. Al Shabanah, R. Pant, A. Taghian, M. Al Turaiki, C. Ming, M. Owaidha

T. El-Kaissi, A. Al-Hebshi, I.Kanaan, A. Al-Mamgani, A. Amin, J. Poon, F. Al-Merhoun

H. Al-Mohammed, K.. Balaraj, R. Awad, T. Luu Thau, J. Burgess

S. Huq, S Devic, B. Moftah

P. Kinahan G. M. Sayed, R. Parker

M. Abdussettar, M. Al Roweily

S. Holtas, M. Neamatallah, K. Ismail, T. Rana, A. Fatallah, M. Tuli, A. Abouzeid

M. Leesar, W. Hassan, F. Al-Turki

F. Stahlberg, K. Al Shalali, M. Al Ghamdi

I. Al-Jammaz, M. Vora, IS/AS

D. McLean, C.-L. Chapple, N. I’Qilan

K. Al-Hadyan, N. Al-Harbi, M. Al-Buhairi, I. Al-Anazi

Ms. Penny  Smalley

 

  1:30 –3:30PM

Session I

Session I

Session I

Session I

Session I

SessionI

SessionI

Session I

SessionI

SessionI

Session I

Session I

Session I

Session I

Laser Safety: Beyond Signs and Goggles:

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Prayer & Coffee Break

  4:00 –5:00PM

Session II

Session II

Session II

Session II

Session II

Session II

SessionII

Session II

Session II

Session II

Session II

SessionII

Session II

Session II

Procedural Controls (Perioperative Safety)

 5:15PM

Bus Pick Up for Atheria Village (Cancelled)

 6:00-10:00PM

Atheria Village Visit (Cancelled)