Fujifilm Offers Educational Initiatives and Showcases Full Suite of Diagnostic Imaging and Healthcare IT Solutions at RSNA 2018

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- (Booth #2545) – FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A.,Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and medical informatics solutions, will take an active role in advancing radiology education at RSNA 2018 including sponsoring two symposiums, one on artificial intelligence and the other on women's health. The company will also award this year's recipients of the FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc./RSNA Research Seed Grants. Throughout the course of the annual meeting, Fujifilm's comprehensive portfolio and latest innovations in digital radiography, women's health, ultrasound and healthcare IT will be on display and available for demonstration at booth #2545 at McCormick Place in Chicago.  

"Fujifilm is acutely aware that providers come to RSNA to advance their clinical knowledge, which ultimately improves patient care," said Johann Fernando, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer of FUJIFILM Medical Systems, U.S.A., Inc. "In addition to exhibiting our innovative technologies, Fujifilm's goal is to serve as a progressive educational resource and as such, we are offering two key learning opportunities as well as investing in promising researchers whose projects have the potential to make a significant impact on the field."  

At RSNA 2018, attendees are invited to attend the following two complimentary educational events:  

"AI Powering Enterprise Imaging" 

This educational symposium will explore the impact that AI has on enterprise imaging today and what to expect tomorrow. Featuring a panel discussion by industry thought leaders, attendees will learn about current applications as well as the development of AI algorithms and desired clinical impacts. An interactive session, participants will also have the chance to ask questions and delve into the infrastructure planning required to enable AI throughout the enterprise. To register, visit rsna.fujimed.com/ai-symposium.

"Fujifilm Digital Mammography Solutions: Bringing Technology to the Next Level"  

Expanding access to best practices with the goal of improving mammography screening, Fujifilm will convene a panel of esteemed radiologists from around the globe. This educational symposium will detail how real-world facilities are adopting new technologies into daily practice to revolutionize the workflow of women's health practices and more importantly – enhancing the efficacy of mammography screening to save lives. Attendees will learn about diagnostic and screening approaches from around the world and discover the new advancements from Fujifilm. To register, visit https://rsna.fujimed.com/wh-symposium.

Both of the complimentary events will take place on Monday, November 26 from 6:30PM9:00PM at Marriott Marquis, conveniently located just steps from McCormick Place. 

Complimentary dinner and refreshments will be served.  

Fujifilm Contributing to the RSNA Research & Education Foundation 

In conjunction with the RSNA Research & Education Foundation, Fujifilm awarded the 2018 FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc./RSNA Research Seed Grant to Laura Heacock, M.D., MS, New York University for a one-year project exploring an abbreviated breast MRI screening protocol. The 2018 FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc./RSNA Research Student Grant has been awarded to Weimeng Ding, B.Eng., M.Sc. of McGill University for an AI project designed to automatically detect subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and predict clinical outcomes based on routine Computed Tomography head scans.  

Innovations on Display at Booth #2545 

Attendees are urged to experience first-hand Fujifilm's comprehensive, integrated, and expanding portfolio of imaging technologies—digital radiography, ultrasound, healthcare IT, and women's health. Fujifilm continues to accelerate innovation with new advancements in artificial intelligence, DR technologies, and enterprise imaging systems, to name a few.  

For more information about Fujifilm or to schedule a product demonstration, please visit: http://rsna.fujimed.com.