Vienna, VA (May 7, 2013) – The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announces the finalists for the 7th Annual Toshiba Young Investigator Award (YIA). Sponsored by an educational grant from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., the YIA program supports the professional and clinical development of top radiology residents and cardiology fellows within five years of completing a training program.
Each applicant submitted an abstract and a mini-manuscript of 1,000 words, concerning research related to the technical and clinical advancement of cardiovascular CT. Finalists will give an oral presentation at the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting, July 11–14, 2013, in Montréal. All five finalists will be granted a free year of SCCT membership, a $1,000 travel stipend and free registration to the 8th Annual Scientific Meeting. Two winners will be announced at the meeting, and their manuscripts will be eligible for priority peer-reviewed publication in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (JCCT).
The five finalists and their topics are:
Marcio Bittencourt, MD
Long Term Cardiovascular Events and Extent of Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Detected By Cardiac Computed Tomography
Taylor Dowsley, MD
Can the Use of Corrected Coronary Opacification Gradients Improve the Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients with Coronary Stents?
Kate Hanneman, MD
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT) In the Diagnosis of Pericardial Constriction: Predictive Value of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Diameter and Cross-Sectional Area
Ryo Nakazato, MD, PhD
Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization by CT Angiography for Identification of High-Risk Coronary Artery Lesions: A Direct Comparison to Optical Coherence Tomography
Fabian Plank, MD
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in Asymptomatic Patients with Intermediate-To-High Coronary Risk Profile as Second Non-Invasive Test
“The SCCT and Toshiba share a commitment in fostering the development of radiology residents and cardiology fellows to become tomorrow’s diagnostic imaging leaders,” said Satrajit Misra, senior director, CT Business Unit, Toshiba. “Toshiba’s continued sponsorship of this award is a testament to our mission to make a difference by supporting innovative solutions and new approaches to quality patient care and safety in medical imaging.”
For more information about the 7th Annual Toshiba Young Investigator Award please visit http://www.scct.org/annualmeeting/2013/abstracts.cfm.
About the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
(SCCT) is the professional society devoted exclusively to cardiovascular computed tomography (CCT). SCCT is acknowledged and recognized as the representative and advocate for research, education, and clinical excellence in the use of cardiovascular computed tomography. For more information on the Society’s Mission and Goals, please see the SCCT Website at: www.SCCT.org.
About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.