The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) held its Annual Meeting in New Orleans from June 21 – 24, and Pheo Para Alliance was there to spread awareness about pheo para, learn what’s on the horizon in nuclear medicine, and connect with NET and pheo para phriends.
Over 8,000 nuclear medicine professionals were in attendance at this year’s event to share information about the latest developments in nuclear medicine and imaging, and to present on diagnosing and treating patients. A vital part of this effort is Patient Education Day, a special day full of educational sessions designed to give patients a better understanding of these tools and treatments.
This year’s Patient Education Day was held on Sunday, June 22. Morning sessions included a primer on nuclear medicine from Dr. Esma Akin, Chief of Nuclear Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, followed by an in-depth look, courtesy of Dr. Gary Ulaner, James & Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in Molecular Imaging and Therapy, Hoag Family Cancer Institute, Newport Beach, CA on what clinical trials are and how, when, and why patients may consider clinical trials. An afternoon breakout session on NETS featured panelists Josh Mailman, Dr. Jaydira Del Rivero, Leigh Anne Burns and Dr. Ghassan El-Haddad. The day also featured an exhibit hall tour and research poster “Meet the Author” session led by Josh Mailman.
All presentations can be viewed on the SNMMI website.
Pictured: from left Stephanie Alband, Jaydira Del Rivero, Josh Mailman, Leigh Anne Burns, Karalyn Faulkner and Heather Moran.