ADVISORY/Academy of Molecular Imaging Presents Advancements for Cancer, Alzheimer's, and...

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ADVISORY...for Sat.-Wed. (March 27-31)

2004 AMI Annual Conference

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What:   2004 AMI Annual Conference

When:   March 27-31, 2004
        (for complete schedule, visit www.ami-imaging.org)

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 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
        6000 W. Osceola Parkway
        Kissimmee, Florida 34746

More:   Early detection and treatment of diseases such as breast
        cancer, prostate cancer, and Alzheimer's will be presented and
        discussed at this highly anticipated conference:

        1 -- Advanced scientific technologies in molecular imaging for
        early discovery and treatment of cancer, Alzheimer's, heart
        disease, and other diseases will be introduced and discussed.
        2 -- PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan applications will
        be discussed, and how it is changing medicine.
        3 - The scientific program will include prominent keynote
        addresses from recognized industry experts, including Dr.
        Andrew von Eschenbach, Director, National Cancer Institute
        (NCI); Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, National Institute of Drug
        Abuse (NIDA); and Dr. Mark Ellisman, Director, National Center
        for Microscopy and Imaging Research.

        A sample of program topics includes:

        --  PET Reimbursement Workshop (Saturday, March 27, 8:00 a.m.-
        12:00 p.m.)
        --  Clinical Imaging in Alzheimer's disease (Sunday, March 28,
        3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
        --  Drug Development in Oncology (Monday, March 29, 1:30 p.m.-
        3:00 p.m.)
        --  NIH Molecular Libraries and Imaging Roadmap (Monday, March
        29, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
        --  Imaging in Clinical Trials (Tuesday, March 30, 1:30 p.m.-
        3:00 p.m.)
        --  Heart Disease and Arteriosclerosis (Tuesday, March 30,
        3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
        --  Patient Advocacy Meeting (Tuesday, March 30, 5:15 p.m.-
        6:45 p.m.)
        --  Imaging Prostate Cancer (Wednesday, March 31, 1:30 p.m.-
        3:00 p.m.)

MEDIA:  For inquiries or to confirm attendance, please contact Loren
        Gonzalez at loren@monarchagency.com / 323-790-0480.