Forthcoming Conferences 

Below is a list of Conferences organised by IPEM; more information available by clicking on the meeting title.

Bespoke Software in Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering

Registration deadline: 18 May 2012

29 May 2012

The use of in house developed 'bespoke software' is commonplace in most Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering departments. This meeting is open to all staff groups that develop, maintain, and use bespoke software in their departments.
Location: UCL Institute of Child Health, London
 

Research Co-operation between Academia and the NHS

Registration deadline: 25 May 2012

31 May 2012

The meeting will promote collaboration between Clinical Scientists (and others) within healthcare and academia and will engage academics and PhD students, develop educational and training activities and provide innovation and R&D information.
Location: Cornerstone Campus, Liverpool Hope University, L3 8QB
 

Modern Brachytherapy

Registration deadline: 1 June 2012

14 June 2012

This conference is dedicated to Modern Brachytherapy, a field in which there have been many recent scientific and clinical developments, and great scope for modernisation and application of best-practice techniques.
Location: Birmingham & Midland Institute
 

An Introduction to PET Physics

Registration deadline: 1 June 2012

20 June 2012

An introduction to the physical principles underpinning PET and the practical knowledge required in supporting a PETCT service.
Location: Manchester Conference Centre
 

Communication Skills Workshop for Trainees (3)

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED

26 June 2012

This workshop is aimed at all trainees. Delegates who attend this workshop will gain hands-on experience in presenting information to groups, learn how to introduce yourself and network with other trainees, and how to present to an audience
Location: IOP, 76 Portland Place, London
 

Communication Skills Workshop for Trainees (4)

Registration deadline: 2 May 2012

29 June 2012

This workshop is aimed at all trainees. Delegates who attend this workshop will gain hands-on experience in presenting information to groups, learn how to introduce yourself and network with other trainees, and how to present to an audience
Location: Fairmount House, York
 

Advancements in body MRI: clinical applications and new techniques

Registration deadline: 25 June 2012

05 July 2012

Body MRI poses particular difficulties including motion and susceptibility artefacts, as well as creating challenges at 3T. This meeting will explore the latest commercial and research techniques as applied to the chest, abdomen and pelvis.
Location: Society of Chemical Industry, London
 

Medical Physics Expert Update Meeting

Registration deadline: 28 June 2012

09 July 2012

This meeting brings together physicists providing expert advice in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy to discuss common issues such as the future role of the MPE, training requirements, advice for research studies and optimisation.
Location: Cardiff University
 

RPA Update 2012

Registration deadline: 28 June 2012

10 July 2012

The RPA Update is IPEM's main meeting of the year for healthcare based Radiation Protection Advisors and those seeking certification.
Location: Cardiff University
 

Maintaining Quality and Improving Efficiency - The Role of Associate Practitioners in Nuclear Medicine

Registration deadline: 2nd July 2012

12 July 2012

This meeting aims to gauge opinion and promote discussion on the role of associate practitioners in nuclear medicine, to consider training regimes, competency assessment and career progression, and to get attendees to think about scopes of practice
Location: Fairmount House, York
 

Optical Radiation Update Meeting

Registration deadline: 6th July 2012

19 July 2012

This is an opportunity to discuss the application, characteristics and safety of Optical Radiations and an update for Laser Protection Advisers
Location: Manchester Conference Centre
 

Clinical Technologist Study Day

Registration deadline 11 July 2012

25 July 2012

This year's Study Day is for radiotherapy technologists as well as clinical engineering technologists and promises to be even more exciting and informative than ever.
Location: York Racecourse
 

NHS Procurement: barriers & bridges to an efficient procurement process

Call for Papers deadline: 31st May 2012

15 August 2012

This meeting invites the major procurement stakeholders to discuss each side’s perception of the NHS procurement and specification process and will appeal to all involved in NHS procurement.
Location: Colmore Gate, Birmingham
 

Biennial Radiotherapy Conference (2 days)

11 & 12 September 2012

11 September 2012

Running over two days this will be an excellent opportunity to share research and disseminate ideas with the radiotherapy physics community, and to interact with colleagues working in other medical physics and engineering disciplines.
Location: Examination Schools, Oxford
 

IMRT verification: making the most of it

Call for Papers deadline: 27th July 2012

23 November 2012

The objectives of this meeting are to share information on best practice to reduce the number of measurements needed for IMRT verification and how to analyse the results and determine appropriate tolerances
Location: Geological Society, London