IEEE UFFC Seattle - Tech Talk - Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and liver cancer

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The Seattle Chapter of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferrroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (UFFC-S) aims to provide UFFC-S members with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as network with the local, vibrant UFFC community.

The speaker for our February Tech Talk will be Dr. Mike Averkiou, PhD from the University of Washington. Dr. Averkiou is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UW Seattle as well as the co-director of the ultrasound-based Washington Molecular Imaging and Therapy Center (uWAMIT).  His research interests include diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound as well as ultrasound-mediated drug delivery. Dr. Averkiou was recently awarded a large NIH R01 grant to treat liver cancer through ultrasound and microbubbles.  

Dr. Averkiou will present "Quantification of the blood supply of liver tumors with contrast-enhanced ultrasound: Simplifying LIRADS and evaluating systemic therapies." 

This meeting will be at the University of Washington in Seattle. The meeting will be hybrid. Please register so that organizers can plan accordingly. Online meeting details are included below.

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking details will be emailed separately. (Closest Parking Lot: S01, Parking Code: 112395)


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  • Date: 23 Feb 2024
  • Time: 01:00 AM UTC to 02:30 AM UTC
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  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, Washington
  • United States 98195
  • Building: South Campus Center (SOCC)
  • Room Number: SOCC 301
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  • Starts 27 January 2024 12:30 PM UTC
  • Ends 23 February 2024 02:30 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

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Dr. Mike Averkiou, PhD Dr. Mike Averkiou, PhD

Topic:

Quantification of the blood supply of liver tumors with contrast-enhanced ultrasound: Simplifying LIRADS and evaluating

Biography:

Dr. Mike Averkiou, PhD  is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington Seattle as well as the co-director of the ultrasound-based Washington Molecular Imaging and Therapy Center (uWAMIT).  His research interests include diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound as well as ultrasound-mediated drug delivery. 




Agenda

5:00 PM: Networking and Refreshments
5:20 PM: Welcome and Introductions
5:30 PM: Tech Talk
6:15 PM: Q&A
6:30 PM: Adjourn