ISORBE at WFNMB, Cape Town, Sept. 2010: Plenary Session and CME Session I and II
Plenary Session
Wednesday September 22, 2010
10:00 -11:30
Inflammation & Infection : Novel Agents and Applications
Moderator: Victoria Soroa Co-Moderator: Mathew Thakur
1. Positron Emitters for Labeling Leukocytes (C. J. Palestro)
2. Gallium 68 (V. Kumar)
3. Molecular Imaging and Therapy of Inflammatory Atheromatous Disease (S. Srivastava)
4. Radiolabeled Vitamins (E. Lazzeri)
5. Molecular Imaging of Autoimmune Diseases (A. Signore)
6. Neutrophil Trafficking (C. J. Palestro)
7. Radiolabeled Stem Cells (M. Thakur)
CME Session
Tuesday September 21, 2010
16:15-17:45
Inflammation & Infection : AIDS, Mycobacterial, Vascular and FUO
Moderator:Christopher J. Palestro Co-Moderator: Alberto Signore
1. Nuclear Medicine & AIDS (30 min) (M. Sathekge)
2. Granulomatous Diseases (Mycobacterial infections & Sarcoid) (20 min) (J. Buscombe)
3. Prosthetic Vascular Graft Infection (20 min) (J. Martin-Comin)
4. Fever of Unknown Origin (20 min) (J. Buscombe)
CME Session
Wednesday September 22, 2010
8:00- 9:30
Inflammation & Infection : Osteomyelitis, IBD and Atherosclerosis
Moderator: Josep Martin-Comin Co-Moderator: Helmut Sinzinger
1. Prosthetic Joint Infection (20 min) (C. J. Palestro)
2. Diabetic Foot Infection (20 min) (A. Signore)
3. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (20 min) (J. Martin-Comin)
4. Atherosclerosis (30 min) (H. Sinzinger)
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On the Job Training Feedback from Dubai Hospital WBC Radiolabeling
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Report on 2009 Blood Cell Radiolabeling Certificate Course in Dubai, Nov. 2009
1. During the 14th Congress of the ISORBE which took place 26-28 March, 2009 in Antalya, Turkey, there was an international panel discussion on “Update on Design, Requirements and Regulations of a Radiopharmacy Facility in Relation to a Cell Labeling Facility” That session was the genesis of a consensus statement about the minimum requirements necessary for a cell labeling facility and minimum requirements for the training of staff. [Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging (2009) 36:1351-1352].
2. The course was organized by ISORBE and Dubai Health Authority–Dubai Hospital. This is the first certificate course organized by ISORBE.
3. ISORBE Education Committee was: Victoria Soroa, Helmut Sinzinger, Natesan Ramamoorthy, Christopher Palestro, Josep Martin-Comin, Kutlan Ozker. The Director of the 2009 Blood Cell Radiolabeling Certificate Course was Kutlan Ozker, the Local Coordinator was Jamila S AlSuwaidi and the Course Local Assistance was Sara Buhumaid.
4. The aim of the course was to train physicians and graduates of natural sciences or nuclear medicine technology who wish to work with radiolabeled blood elements. Priority was given to the candidates who are working in Nuclear Medicine Centers. The course was attended by 16 fully registered participants from 6 different countries. In addition there were many attendees from Dubai Hospital (physicians, pharmacists and technologists) and other local institutions for the didactic sessions.
5. The course was accredited by the Continuing Education Department of Dubai Health Authority as 13 Credit Hours (0755/09).
6. The course contained theoretical and practical sessions (a copy of the Scientific Program is attached).
7. It was also required that further practical work to be carried out at the workplace of individual participant as implementation of what have been learned during the course. The period of this on the job training was estimated to be about 3 months under the supervision of a tutor accepted by ISORBE. A total of 15 leukocyte labeling, 15 erythrocyte labeling and 5 platelet labeling (optional) were required from each participant in order to award the ISORBE Certificate for Radiolabeling of Blood Cells.
8. An evaluation of the course has been done during a round table discussion with all participants and the faculty. The participants expressed that the course was very helpful to them and showed a very high level of interest. The aim of the course was completely fulfilled by 3 working days of didactic class room hours in the mornings and practical in the afternoons. The participants found the link between the lectures and the practicals very helpful, and expressed in their words that there was an excellent communication between the participants and the faculty. Some participants required more practicals which will be implemented in the coming years.
Recommendations:
1. To run this type of the courses on a yearly bases at different regions.
2. To announce the course timely over the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia to encourage participation from each region.
3. To have registration fees for the course. It was free of charge for the first year.
4. To have the cooperation of International Atomic Energy Agency for supporting participants from countries with limited financial resources.
5. Training on the radiolabeling of blood elements is directly related to the quality and safety of patients as well as safety measures to the workers. Updated training programs in this field will result in improved patient care and safety.
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ISORBE Training Course, Dubai 2009
Title: Certificate Program on Radiolabeling of Blood Cells
ISORBE Education Committee: Victoria Soroa, Josep Martin-Comin, Kutlan Ozker, Christopher Palestro, Alberto Signore, Helmut Sinzinger
IAEA Educational committee Natesan Ramamoorthy
Program Chair: Kutlan Ozker Program Co-Chair: Victoria Soroa
Country Coordinator: Jamila AlSuwaidi, Assistant Coordinator: Sara BuHumaid
Dates and Location: 17 November, 2009 – 19 November, 2009, Dubai, UAE
Entry requirements:
B.Sc. degree majored in Nuclear Medicine Technology or in one of the Natural Sciences. Priority will be given to the candidates who have experience in the field.
Program Duration:
3 day didactic lectures and practicals, 12 week internship term (on the job training in an accepted facility under the supervision of an accepted tutor). The internship term can be spent in candidates' own country or a regional facility. The ISORBE education committee will work with the participants to find a suitable facility for their practical terms.
Registration Fee:
Free of charge for the first year of the training program which is subject to change in the future, however it should be a shared responsibility. The ISORBE education committee would work on providing support for participants and faculty who need financial help, by communicating with international and regional fellowship programs and resources from candidates' own country.
Certificate:
The candidate who has successfully completed the formal training and internship terms will be awarded by ISORBE “Certificate on Radiolabeling of Blood Cells”. Please note that the ISORBE Certificate on Radiolabeling of Blood Cells does not substitute for national and/or regional legal or regulatory provisi
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14th ISORBE congress
26-28 March 2009, Antalya, Turkey
Organized by Dr F. Gungor.
http://www.isorbe2009.org
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