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Forthcoming Events
III I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M P O S I U M O N C O M P U T I N G IN A N E S T H E S I A Miramar-Sheraton Hotel, Santa Monica, CA, February 25-March 1, 1985 Sponsored by: Anesthesiology Educational Foundation Affiliated with: UCLA Department of Anesthesiology; UCSD Department of Anesthesiology; Journal of Clinical Monitoring; Erasmus University; Japanese Society of Computing in Anesthesia.
Organizing Committee Stuart F. Sullivan, MD, Chairman Edward C. DeLand, PhD N. Ty Smith, MD Stanley W. Stead, MD Program Committee Stanley W. Stead, MD, Chairman Byron C. Bloor, PhD Edward C. DeLand, PhD Scientific Advisory Committee Nicholas N. Durant, PhD Ronald L. Katz, MD Omar Prakash, MD Allen K. Ream, MD John W. Severinghaus, MD, PhD Denham S. Ward, MD, PhD F. Eugene Yates, MD, PhD Seminar Faculty Octo Barnett, MD Frank E. Block, MD Casimir A. Kulikowski, PhD James H. Phillip, ME, MD Harry E. Pople, PhD Allen K. Ream, MD John W. Severinghaus, MD Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD N. Ty Smith, MD Charles Wakeland, PhD Fukui Yashahiro, PhD F. Eugene Yates, MD, PhD Address Anesthesiology Educational Foundation P.O. Box 24230, Federal Building Los Angeles, California 90024, USA Telephone: 213/825-7561
Program: Monday, February 25, 1985 9:00- 5:00 Microcomputer Workshops and Demonstrations A- Getting Started - Hardware and Software B- Education Programs in a Clinical Context C- Communication - Interfacing Your Computer to the Real World D- Graphics - Trends, Statistics and Display E- Databases - Capturing, Managing and Displaying Information F- Spreadsheets - The Preprogrammed Problem Solver G- Scheduling - Solving Scheduling Problems H-Office Automation - Billing and Word Processing and Communication Tuesday, February 26, 1985 8:00-12:00 The New Physician - Computer Interface Moderator: Allen K. Ream, MD Tutorial: F. Eugene Yates, MD, PhD Panel Fukui Yashahiro, PhD Discussions: Frank E. Block, MD 12:00- 2:00 Luncheon and Exhibits 2:00- 5:00 Scientific Papers Data Acquisition Patient Monitoring Clinical Management Scheduling Wednesday, February 27, 1985 8:00-12:00
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New Approaches for Computer-AidedInstruction Moderator: N. Ty Smith, MD Tutorial: Octo Barnett, MD Panel Discussion: James H. Phillip, ME, MD Charles Wakeland, PhD 12:00- 2:00 Exhibits Thursday, February 28, 1985 8:00-12:00
Knowledge-Based Computer Systems Moderator: John W. Severinghaus, MD Tutorial: Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD Panel Harry E. Pople, PhD Discussions: Casimir Kulikowski, PhD 12:00- 2:00
Luncheon and Exhibits 2:00- 5:00
Scientific Papers Modelling and Simulation Education and Instruction Knowledge-Based Systems Research Studies Friday, March 1, 1985 8:00-12:00
Scientific Papers Data Management Computer Technology Graphics 12:00 Adjourn
E X P E R T S Y S T E M S IN M E D I C I N E 2: T O W A R D S C L I N I C A L A P P L I C A T I O N The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, U.K., March 26, 1985
Sponsored by: Institute of Measurement, Control and Biomedical Measurement and Control Panel. Cosponsors: Royal College of Physicians and British Computer Society. Aims: To provide an interdisciplinary forum within which new developments in expert systems in medicine can be presented and discussed. The first Symposium (March 1984), which was largely tutorial in nature, was well attended and very successful. The second Symposium will focus on developments that have been achieved, or are approaching, real clinical application. Both work in progress and completed projects will be presented. Audience: Clinicians, computer scientists, biochemists, engineers and physicists. For further information contact: Assistant Secretary, Institute of Measurement and Control, 87 Gower Street, London WCIE 6AA, U.K.
S O F T C O N 1985, T H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E A N D T R A D E F A I R F O R SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS, MERCHANDISERS AND BUSINESS USERS Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, March 31-April 3, 1985 With five hundred of the software industry's top companies displaying more than ten thousand software products in two thousand booths, Softcon 1985, The InternationalConference and Tradefair for Software Publishers, Merchandisers and Business Users, will raise-the-curtain on the world's biggest selection of software. The largest event devoted exclusively to software - including many important new product introductions - Softcon will afford the expected 25,000 attendees an unparalleled opportunity to see the burgeoning
255 software industry assembled under one roof, not to mention face-to-face in-depth meetings with many of the software industry's key leaders. Four of the world's foremost micro-computer visionaries will keynote Softcon in a panel discussion themed 'The Future of Software,' orchestrated in a meet-the-press format by Ted Koppel, renowned anchor of ABC-TV's Nightline program. Mr. Koppel is expected to extract pithy and provocative insights from Mitchell Kapor of Lotus, Esther Dyson of EDventure Holdings, John Sculley of Apple and Jack Tramiel of Atari. Softcon 85's prestigious Conference Program will consist of three separate programs - one for business end-users, another for software publishers and a third for software merchandisers. Each conference program will feature over thirty seminars, workshops and panel discussions with topics including software piracy, venture capital, new technologies, how to buy and get the most out of software, the latest techniques in merchandising, customer support, distribution, product evaluation, advertising and marketing. Over two hundred of the industry's most respected software leaders are participating in Softcon's Conference Program, including Joel Berez, Daniel S. Bricklin, Douglas Carlston, Edward Currie, Daniel Fylstra, Jacob Geller, Robert N. Goldman, Adam Green, Larry Harris, Rick Inatome, Dr. Gary Kildall, Adam Osborne and Edward Ramos. Those invited to attend Softcon include business executives, data processing directors, computer store owners, retailers, system houses, government agencies, consultants, educators, software developers and distributors. Those exhibiting include software publishers for business, professional, educational, scientific, home, entertainment and vertical market applications, as well as software developers, distributors and related service companies. For a free brochure about Softcon, call or write: Northeast Expositions, 822 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167, USA. Tel. (617) 739 2000.
T H E OAK R I D G E C O N F E R E N C E O N A D V A N C E D C O N C E P T S F O R T H E C L I N I C A L LABORATORY Charleston, SC, April ll-April 12, 1985
For further information contact: Meetings Department, AACC, 1725 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA.
XVI ANNUAL PITI'SBURGH C O N F E R E N C E O N M O D E L I N G A N D S I M U L A T I O N University of Pittsburgh PA, April 25-26, 1985 Sponsored by: School of Engineering - University of Pittsburgh In cooperation with the Pittsburgh sections of the: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Instrument Society of America; Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society; Society for Computer Simulation; International Association for Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (formerly AICA) Special emphasis for the 1985 Conference will be: microprocessors; robotics; social, economic, and global modeling and simulation; and papers on all traditional areas of modeling and simulation. Direct all correspondence to: William G. Vogt or Marlin H. Mickle, Modeling and Simulation Conference, 348 Benedum Engineering Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, U.S.A.
256 S C I E N T I F I C C O M P U T I N G AND A U T O M A T I O N C O N F E R E N C E AND E X P O S I T I O N Atlantic City, N J, May 1-May 3, 1985
For further information contact: Dr. George C. Levy, Professor of Chemistry, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
AAMSI C O N G R E S S 1985: C O M P U T E R APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE Hilton Hotel, San Francisco, CA, May 20-May 22, 1985 Program Sponsors: American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics (AAMSI): American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI); California Medical Association (CMA); George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW); Illinois Conference on Medical Information Systems (ICMIS); International Health Evaluation Association (IHEA); Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program (KPMCP); MUMPS Users' Group (MUG); National Academy of Practice in Medicine (NAPM); National Institutes of Health (NIH), Division of Computer Research and Technology and Office of Biometry and Field Studies, NINCDS; National Library of Medicine Lister Hill National Center (NLM); Salutis Unitas (SU); Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care (SCAMC); Tri-Service Medical Information Systems (TRIMIS); University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine, EPME (UCSF); University of Missouri-Columbia Health Care Technology Center (UMCC); University of Southern California Medical School, CME (USC). Supporting Sponsor: American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics (AAMSI) General Chair: Ben T. Williams, Director of Laboratories, Mercy Hospital, 1400 West Park Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801, USA (Tel. (217) 337 2175). Medical informatics is the application of computer and information technology and systems to all fields of medicine - to medical care, education, and research. Every physician, nurse, allied health professional, health care administrator, information and computer scientist, and bioengineer will benefit from AAMSI Congress 85 and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. AAMSI Congress 85 will follow the format of the prior AAMSI Congresses. The primary theme of the AAMSI Congress is Computer Applications for Medical Care. However, papers will also include computer technology, information science, medical systems, medical education and research. Program sessions contain both invited and contributed papers. Special sessions are planned for: Artificial Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Microcomputers in Medicine, Clinical Decision Making, and Medical Imaging. Special sessions begin with a tutorial lecture, followed by a state-of-the-art review, and then contributed papers related to the subject. Panels bring together experts to discuss topics of current interest and are planned for: Evaluating Performance of Decision Making, Computer Communications Networks, Artificial Intelligence: Clinical Impact, Selection Criteria for Office Practice Computers, Practice-Linked Education, Computers in Extended-Care Facilities, and Man-Machine Interface: Human Factors. Informal discussions will take place at Breakfast with Consultants. For further information contact: AAMSI, Suite 402, 4405 East-West Highway, Bethesda MD 20814, USA (Tel. (301) 657 4142).
257 FIRST INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE RIGHTS MEETING San Francisco, CA, May 22-24, 1985 White Plains, New York, U.S.A., September 29, 1984 - Software Publishing Report (published by Knowledge Industry Publications, Inc.) will sponsor the First International Software Rights Meeting. According to a recent survey of Software Publishing Report subscribers there is an increasing need, on an international basis, for software publishers to find new areas of distribution. The meeting will create this opportunity for publishers to discuss sales, distribution and licensing of rights internationally. The meeting will also serve as a marketplace for authors, agents and packagers to meet with publishers. The meeting is scheduled for the convenience of
North American and European publishers who will be attending the American Booksellers Association in San Francisco immediately following the Software Rights Meeting and West Coast software publishers centered in the Bay area. Seminars on topics of vital interest to the software publishers (international marketing, legal aspects of software, etc.) will be held in conjunction with the meeting. Reservations for exhibit space are being taken now. Further information and reservations: International Software Rights Meeting, Knowledge Industry Publications, Inc., 701 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604 U.S.A., or by calling (914) 328-9157.
C O M P U T I N G IN C L I N I C A L L A B O R A T O R I E S : F I F T H I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E Stuttgart, FRG, June 12-June 14, 1985
Sponsored by: Deutsche Gesellschaft fiar Klinische Chemie; Deutsche Gesellschaft for Laboratoriumsmedizin; Association of Clinical Biochemists Ltd; Belgische Vereniging van Klinische Chemie; Soci6t6 Belge de Chimie Clinique; Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Chemie; Schweizerische Gesellschaft for Klinische Chemie; Soci6t6 Fran~aise de Biologie Clinique. The Conference program, which caters for both the general interest of clinical laboratory workers and the special interest of computer scientists, comprises three main sessions at which the following topics will be explored:
Data Bases • General background to 'Data Base'. • Why one wants a data base in a laboratory computer system and how we could justify such. • How one would set about evaluating laboratory computer systems in terms of their data base management capabilities. Data Presentation • How we should be using colour and graphic displays to achieve maximum impact of data. • How to select a graphics terminal. • Graphical display of clinical laboratory data. Expected Developments in Laboratory Computing • Expert systems and their application in medicine. • A tightening up of the methods of achieving confidentiality in laboratory computer systems. • From punch cards to robots.
258 Each main topic will be developed in Expert Panel Discussions and Poster Sessions. The Proceedings of the Conference including poster presentations will be published. There will be a Trade Exhibition including computer systems/peripherals, program demonstrations and trade seminars. The closing date for submission of abstracts is 15 April 1985. For further information contact: The Chairman of the 5th Conference CCL '85, PD Dr. Chr. Trendelenburg, Katharinenhospital, Klinisch-Chemisches Institut, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, D-7000 Stuttgart 1, Federal Republic of Germany.
D R U G I N F O R M A T I O N A S S O C I A T I O N ' S 21st A N N U A L M E E T I N G Atlanta, GA, June 16-June 19, 1985
The theme of this year's Drug Information Association meeting is 'Pharmaceutical Research and Regulation in the Future'. The meeting is aimed towards professionals in regulatory affairs, science information, biometrics, management, computer systems and other related fields from government, industry, and academia. There will be three Plenary Sessions at this meeting. The first, 'Efficiency in Drug Regulation in the 80's', will feature keynote addresses by Dr. Hank Meyer (FDA) and Dr. J.P. Griffin (Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry). Plenary Session II, "Effective Design of Clinical Study Protocols", will be a panel discussion including representatives from government and industry, such as Dr. Robert Temple (FDA). The third session, 'Coping with Paper: Various National Solutions to Dealing with Regulatory Data', will consist of a panel of four notable international regulators. In addition to the plenary sessions, there will be three concurrent tracks, each consisting of five sessions. The three tracks are: Dissemination of Drug Information; Computerizing Drug Research; and Managing Drug Development in the Future. The registration fee for DIA members is $225 and for non-members is $255 (includes 1986 DIA membership dues). In order to receive registration materials as soon as they are available (about March 1, 1985) write to: Drug Information Association, 21st Annual Meeting, P.O. Box 113. Maple Glen, PA 19002, USA.
C O M P U T E R - A S S I S T E D R A D I O L O G Y (CAR) '85 - AN I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M P O S I U M ICC Berlin, Germany, June 26-28, 1985 Sponsored by: IEEE Computer Society, Technical Committee on Computational Medicine Symposium Committee Judith M.S. Prewitt, AT&T Bell Laboratories, USA
Roland Felix, Free University Berlin, Berlin (West), Fed. Rep. of Germany
C.C. Jaffe Yale University, USA
Heinz U. Lemke, Technical University Berlin, Berlin (West), Fed. Rep. of Germany
Michael L. Rhodes, Multi-Planar Diagnostic Imaging Inc., USA
259 CAR '85 Program The symposium will focus on the fundamental principles of applying Computer Assisted Radiology (CAR) in diagnosis, therapy and treatment. There is an urgent need to integrate imaging modalities, such as: • X-Ray Computed Tomography • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Tomography • Single Photon Emission Tomography • Positron Emission Tomography • Ultra Sound Tomography • Digital Subtraction Angiography • Digital Radiography into imaging departments having specially trained teams capable of carrying out computer assisted investigations. It is recognised that this will lead to profound changes in the work profile and organisation of radiology and related departments as well as in the delivery of patient care itself. The symposium is intended to serve as a forum for discussion between experts from radiology, radiotherapy as well as nuclear medicine and professionals from the computer and physical science to evaluate the state of the art (to be presented in tutorials) and research results in the area of CAR. Research papers are therefore solicited which report on new efforts to merge the interdisciplinary aspects of theory and applications of the following scientific topics: • Digital Image Generation • Application Programming • Computer Vision • Computer Graphics • Modelling • Man-Computer-lnteraction • Picture Archiving and Communication Systems. Papers should be related to the processing, management, analysis or display of images form X-Ray CT, NMR, SPECT, PET, US, DSA or DR. Papers may address problems relating to:
Clinical Aspects • Digital imaging modalities (tomographic imaging, digital radiography and angiography) • Computer assisted clinical imaging of function and localisation • Image quality (Signal-to-Noise Ratio, ReceiverOperator Characteristics) • Spatial/Temporal/Contrast Resolution • Grey Scale and Colour Display • 2-D/3-D Viewing and Morphometrics • Surgical and Radiotherapeutic Planning • Computer-Assisted Diagnostic Decision Support • Composite Imaging
• Patient medical record management • Teleradiology and Conferencing Technical Aspects • 2-D,3-D and 4-D Data Processing and Display • Modelling and Shaping for morphological and functional objects • Knowledge Representation and Processing • Methodologies and Algorithms • Data Transmission and Remote Processing in Networks • Parallelism and Very Large Scale Integration • Imaging Hardware • Interfaces and Standards
These aspects are mainly related to the so-called 'Specialised Radiological Service' as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A special session in the symposium will be dedicated to concepts of digital radiology for 'Basic Radiological Services' (WHO) which shall also be of particular interest to developing countries.
260 Prospective authors should submit four copies of a 200-500 word abstract including six keywords which best characterise the paper. Authors should indicate whether the paper will be long (10 pages max. 30 mins.) or short (5 pages max. 15 rains.). Papers will be published in the Symposium proceedings. Authors kits for typing camera ready manuscripts will accompany notification of acceptance. Submissions should be made in German or English to the address of AMK Berlin below. Four copies of 200-500 word abstract due November 15, 1984; Acceptance and author's kits mailed January 15, 1985; Complete camera ready made manuscripts due March 15, 1985. To receive further information please contact: AMK Berlin, Company for Exhibitions, Fairs and Congresses, Congress and Convention Division, Messedamm 22, D-1000 Berlin 19, Germany. Telephone: (030) 30 38-1, Direct Dialling: (030) 30 38-36 29 or 30 38-32 20; Telex: 182 890 amkcd
XIV I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N M E D I C A L AND B I O L O G I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G and VII I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N M E D I C A L P H Y S I C S Helsinki, Finland, August ll-August 16, 1985
Fur further information contact: XIV ICMBE/VII ICMP Secretariat, PO Box 105, 00251 Helsinki, Finland.
12th I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N C O M P U T E R S IN C A R D I O L O G Y Linkt~ping, Sweden, September 8-September 11, 1985 You are cordially invited to attend the twelfth annual International Conference on Computers in Cardiology to be held on September 8-11, 1985 in Link6ping, Sweden. The conference has a well established tradition for interdisciplinary research and clinical use. The meeting will take place at the Wildmark Hotel about 70 km north of Link6ping and about 30 km from the nearby airport of Norrk~Sping (international abbreviation NRK). The hotel is situated on the steep cliffs above the Brhviken bay with a wonderful view over miles of water and wilderness of Kolmhrden. Conference sessions will be held on Monday morning, and all day Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9-11, 1985. Each morning and afternoon session will begin with a plenary session consisting of papers of general interest. Each plenary session will be followed by several parallel technical sessions which allow more detailed presentation and more opportunity for interaction between the audience and the speakers. Workshops are also planned for Wednesday afternoon to discuss topics of special interest. A designated area will be devoted to poster sessions at which material is presented in poster format. Tutorials: An optional series of half day tutorials will precede the conference on Sunday, September 8. Physicians who need an introduction to the computer aspects or those with computer experience who need an introduction to the medical aspects of a subject area are particularly encouraged to attend. A tutorial session on 'Data processing in exercise testing' has been proposed. Social Program: The afternoon and evening of Monday, September 9, will be devoted to the social event which allows conference participants to meet and interact informally. The social event will include an excursion. In the evening we will dine at the hotel and at night we will enjoy a dedicated show at the Dolphinarium in the nearby Zoological Garden.
For further information contact: Conference Secretariat, CIC-85, Link6ping University, S-581 83 Link6ping, Sweden, (Tel. 46-13-28 10 00).
261 F R O N T I E R S O F E N G I N E E R I N G AND C O M P U T I N G IN H E A L T H CARE Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, IL, September 28-September 30, 1985 The 7th Annual Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society will, as in the past, aim to serve as a focal point for the latest developments involving technology in health care and to bring together the relevant research efforts, the clinical developments and the industrial applications. The major topic areas of the conference include: • • • • • • • • • •
Anesthesia Delivery System Artificial Organs Biomechanics Biomedical Instrumentation Biosignals Analysis Biomedical Pattern Recognition Computers in Medicine CAT and NMR Systems Bioelectricity Clinical Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering Education Electrode Systems and Biosensors Mathematical Models and Simulation Medical Imaging Monitoring Systems Microprocessor Applications Noninvasive Diagnostic Systems Radiology Rehabilitation Engineering Robotics in Biomedical Systems
In addition to the traditional technical sessions, special tutorials and workshops are included as part of the regular conference program. Abstracts of all accepted papers will be published in the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and the proceedings containing the full length papers are available to the participants at the conference. Abstracts of papers are now being sought for both Oral and Poster sessions. During the previous EMBS conferences, the overwhelming rate of increase in the number of foreign delegates has provided a strong international component to the proceedings of the meetings. The IEEE-EMBS ardently recognizes the significance of this international participation both in terms of the impact it has on the overall quality and success of the technical sessions and the promotion of a global exchange of information among biomedical scientists and engineers at large. In the pursuit of maintaining and broadening the international perspective of the 1985 conference agenda, the conference committee extends a special invitation to the biomedical engineering community abroad to submit technical and scientific contributions (Oral/Poster). Despite the common objectives the biomedical engineering community is striving for throughout the world, the structural policies of the educational and clinical engineering protocols seem to vary quite considerably in different parts of the world, especially in the developing countries. This is due to a number of reasons, ranging from the choice of economic priorities to the nature of prevailing resources. In recognition of the importance of promoting the mutual exchange of information about these programs, authors are encouraged to submit papers related to significant educational and clinical engineering issues. Given the current dollar strength, the organizing committee has made possible the availability of accomodation facilities at special reduced rates (Single: $45, Double: $55) for interested participants. Reservations will be made on the first-come-first-served basis.
For further information contact: Dr. Swamy Laxminarayan, Chairman for International Events, c / o Department of Biomedical Engineering and Laboratory Computer Network, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 100 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA (Tel. (201)456 6007/6789)
262 INTERNATIONAL WORKING CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER-AIDED MEDICAL DECISION-MAKING Palace of Culture, Prague, Czechoslovakia, September 30-October 4, 1985 Sponsored by the: International Medical Informatics Association; and Czechoslovak Medical Society J.E. Purkyn~, Society of Biomedical Engineering In cooperation with: Czechoslovak Cybernetics Society, Czechoslovak Scientific-Technical Society
Programme Committee J.H. van Bemmel (NL)-Chairman F. Gremy (F) L. Cig~mek (CS) A. Perez (CS)
Local Organizing Committee Representatives J. Zvfirovfi Chairperson J. Mianz General secretary J. Benda Technical secretary R. Jirou~ek Programme secretary
Scientific Programme International Working Conference 'Computer Aided Medical Decision-Making' will especially present the lectures on 'State of Art'. The lectures should appeal to a wide range of experts in the field of study. First day will be devoted to tutorial papers and the last one mainly to short communications and seminars. The Conference will also include Free Communications and Posters. Selected communications will be included in more extended Workshops organized to allow wide-ranging discussions around a common theme. Topics The foreseen topics are as follows: 1. Mathematical methods and software tools in computer-aided medical decision-making 2. Diagnostic and therapeutic consultation support (expert) systems 3. Specific applications (e.g. in internal medicine, primary care, drug treatment etc.) 4. Prospectives of medical decision support systems Scientific exhibition Commercial exhibitors should contact the Organizing Committee concerning their requirements for exhibition facilities and demonstrations. Information and Contacts - All correspondence should be sent to the Conference Secretariat: Czechoslovak medical society jep, medical informatics, P.O. Box 88, Vit6zn6ho imora 31, 120 26 PRAHA 2, Czechoslovakia; tel. 294141; Telex 121293; Cable, purkynemedical PRAHA.
3rd I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M P O S I U M O N L A B O R A T O R Y R O B O T I C S Boston, MA, October 20-October 23, 1985 The third in a continuing series of symposia is designed to provide a forum for the latest developments in this field. The program will include over 40 technical presentations illustrated by slides and video tapes on Laboratory Robotics in the following application areas: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, radiochemistry, methods development, biotechnology, materials testing, pharmaceutical qc/qa, microbiology, clinical research and process development.
263 Authors wishing to present papers or posters a t the symposium should submit an abstract of 500 words or less by March 1, 1985, to the symposium chairpersons. Instructions for the presentation will be sent upon receipt of an abstract. For more information contact: Gerald L. Hawk, Ph.D. or Janet R. Strimaitis, Symposium Chairpersons, at Zymark Corporation, Zymark Center, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA (Tel. (617) 435-9501, Telex: 174 104).
THE FIFTH WORLD CONFERENCE O N MEDICAL INFORMATICS Washington, DC, October 26-31, 1986
General Information The Fifth World Congress on Medical Informatics (MEDINFO 86) will be held in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. from October 26-31, 1986. This Congress presented by IMIA, the International Medical Informatics Association, has been successfully held in Stockholm (1974), Toronto (1977), Tokyo (1980), and Amsterdam (1983). The Organizing Committee has been appointed by IMIA at the request of the U.S. Council for MEDINFO '86, a non-profit corporation sponsored by 11 leading medical and engineering societies in the United States. MEDINFO 86 will endeavor to promote all aspects of medical and health care computing from all countries of the world, as has been accomplished so successfully in the four prior Congresses. Participation will be sought from among health information scientists, medical computing specialists, public health and hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, other allied health personnel, and consultants in the various health fields. Congress Content The following topics will indicate the scope of the Congress: • Hospital Information Systems • Clinical Laboratory Systems • Clinical Department Systems • Imaging • General Practice/Ambulatory Care • Nursing Applications • Drug Information Systems • Administration and Finance • Patient Monitoring/Intensive Care • Support of Clinical Decision Making • Evaluation of Health Care
Medical Research Support Systems Epidemiology and Statistics Education and Training Privacy, Confidentiality and Security Systems and their Environment Community Health Care Preventive and Occupational Care Impact of New Technology Networks/Distributed Systems Software Systems Free Text Processing Modelling and Simulation Deadlines January 15, 1985 Call for Papers to be issued. Submission of Intent to Participate will be followed with an Author's Kit and registration information. January 15, 1986 Final date for receipt of camera-ready material for consideration by the Programme Committee and inclusion in the Proceedings. March, 15, 1986 General mailing of the Invitation to Register. May 15, 1986 Notification of acceptance of papers, and distribution of the Preliminary Programme, October 26, 1986 MEDINFO 86-Washington
Organizing Committee Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D., Chairman Thelma Estrin, Ph.D., Vice Chairman Morris F. Collen, M.D., Finance Thomas E. Piemme, M.D., Operations
264 Jack D. Myers, M.D., Professional Societies Liaison Marion J. Ball, Ed. D., Professional Societies Liaison Arnold W. Pratt, M.D., Government Liaison Daniel K. Harris, Exhibition/Industrial Relations Edward J. Hinman, M.D., Public Information
Information Requests for information may be directed to the IMIA representative of any participating country, or to: MEDINFO 86 Organizing Committee, Office of the Secretariat, George Washington University Medical Center, 2300 K St., N.W., Washington, DC 20037, U.S.A., telephone (202) 676-8928.
9th S Y M P O S I U M O N C O M P U T E R A P P L I C A T I O N IN M E D I C A L CARE Baltimore, MD, November 10-November 13, 1985 For further information contact: R.J. Jeril, Manager of Conference Activities, 345 E 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA.
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III I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M P O S I U M O N C O M P U T I N G IN A N E S T H E S I A Miramar-Sheraton Hotel, Santa Monica, CA, February 25-March 1, 1985 Sponsored by: Anesthesiology Educational Foundation Affiliated with: UCLA Department of Anesthesiology; UCSD Department of Anesthesiology; Journal of Clinical Monitoring; Erasmus University; Japanese Society of Computing in Anesthesia.
Organizing Committee Stuart F. Sullivan, MD, Chairman Edward C. DeLand, PhD N. Ty Smith, MD Stanley W. Stead, MD Program Committee Stanley W. Stead, MD, Chairman Byron C. Bloor, PhD Edward C. DeLand, PhD Scientific Advisory Committee Nicholas N. Durant, PhD Ronald L. Katz, MD Omar Prakash, MD Allen K. Ream, MD John W. Severinghaus, MD, PhD Denham S. Ward, MD, PhD F. Eugene Yates, MD, PhD Seminar Faculty Octo Barnett, MD Frank E. Block, MD Casimir A. Kulikowski, PhD James H. Phillip, ME, MD Harry E. Pople, PhD Allen K. Ream, MD John W. Severinghaus, MD Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD N. Ty Smith, MD Charles Wakeland, PhD Fukui Yashahiro, PhD F. Eugene Yates, MD, PhD Address Anesthesiology Educational Foundation P.O. Box 24230, Federal Building Los Angeles, California 90024, USA Telephone: 213/825-7561
Program: Monday, February 25, 1985 9:00- 5:00 Microcomputer Workshops and Demonstrations A- Getting Started - Hardware and Software B- Education Programs in a Clinical Context C- Communication - Interfacing Your Computer to the Real World D- Graphics - Trends, Statistics and Display E- Databases - Capturing, Managing and Displaying Information F- Spreadsheets - The Preprogrammed Problem Solver G- Scheduling - Solving Scheduling Problems H-Office Automation - Billing and Word Processing and Communication Tuesday, February 26, 1985 8:00-12:00 The New Physician - Computer Interface Moderator: Allen K. Ream, MD Tutorial: F. Eugene Yates, MD, PhD Panel Fukui Yashahiro, PhD Discussions: Frank E. Block, MD 12:00- 2:00 Luncheon and Exhibits 2:00- 5:00 Scientific Papers Data Acquisition Patient Monitoring Clinical Management Scheduling Wednesday, February 27, 1985 8:00-12:00
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New Approaches for Computer-AidedInstruction Moderator: N. Ty Smith, MD Tutorial: Octo Barnett, MD Panel Discussion: James H. Phillip, ME, MD Charles Wakeland, PhD 12:00- 2:00 Exhibits Thursday, February 28, 1985 8:00-12:00
Knowledge-Based Computer Systems Moderator: John W. Severinghaus, MD Tutorial: Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhD Panel Harry E. Pople, PhD Discussions: Casimir Kulikowski, PhD 12:00- 2:00
Luncheon and Exhibits 2:00- 5:00
Scientific Papers Modelling and Simulation Education and Instruction Knowledge-Based Systems Research Studies Friday, March 1, 1985 8:00-12:00
Scientific Papers Data Management Computer Technology Graphics 12:00 Adjourn
E X P E R T S Y S T E M S IN M E D I C I N E 2: T O W A R D S C L I N I C A L A P P L I C A T I O N The Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, U.K., March 26, 1985
Sponsored by: Institute of Measurement, Control and Biomedical Measurement and Control Panel. Cosponsors: Royal College of Physicians and British Computer Society. Aims: To provide an interdisciplinary forum within which new developments in expert systems in medicine can be presented and discussed. The first Symposium (March 1984), which was largely tutorial in nature, was well attended and very successful. The second Symposium will focus on developments that have been achieved, or are approaching, real clinical application. Both work in progress and completed projects will be presented. Audience: Clinicians, computer scientists, biochemists, engineers and physicists. For further information contact: Assistant Secretary, Institute of Measurement and Control, 87 Gower Street, London WCIE 6AA, U.K.
S O F T C O N 1985, T H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E A N D T R A D E F A I R F O R SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS, MERCHANDISERS AND BUSINESS USERS Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, March 31-April 3, 1985 With five hundred of the software industry's top companies displaying more than ten thousand software products in two thousand booths, Softcon 1985, The InternationalConference and Tradefair for Software Publishers, Merchandisers and Business Users, will raise-the-curtain on the world's biggest selection of software. The largest event devoted exclusively to software - including many important new product introductions - Softcon will afford the expected 25,000 attendees an unparalleled opportunity to see the burgeoning
255 software industry assembled under one roof, not to mention face-to-face in-depth meetings with many of the software industry's key leaders. Four of the world's foremost micro-computer visionaries will keynote Softcon in a panel discussion themed 'The Future of Software,' orchestrated in a meet-the-press format by Ted Koppel, renowned anchor of ABC-TV's Nightline program. Mr. Koppel is expected to extract pithy and provocative insights from Mitchell Kapor of Lotus, Esther Dyson of EDventure Holdings, John Sculley of Apple and Jack Tramiel of Atari. Softcon 85's prestigious Conference Program will consist of three separate programs - one for business end-users, another for software publishers and a third for software merchandisers. Each conference program will feature over thirty seminars, workshops and panel discussions with topics including software piracy, venture capital, new technologies, how to buy and get the most out of software, the latest techniques in merchandising, customer support, distribution, product evaluation, advertising and marketing. Over two hundred of the industry's most respected software leaders are participating in Softcon's Conference Program, including Joel Berez, Daniel S. Bricklin, Douglas Carlston, Edward Currie, Daniel Fylstra, Jacob Geller, Robert N. Goldman, Adam Green, Larry Harris, Rick Inatome, Dr. Gary Kildall, Adam Osborne and Edward Ramos. Those invited to attend Softcon include business executives, data processing directors, computer store owners, retailers, system houses, government agencies, consultants, educators, software developers and distributors. Those exhibiting include software publishers for business, professional, educational, scientific, home, entertainment and vertical market applications, as well as software developers, distributors and related service companies. For a free brochure about Softcon, call or write: Northeast Expositions, 822 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167, USA. Tel. (617) 739 2000.
T H E OAK R I D G E C O N F E R E N C E O N A D V A N C E D C O N C E P T S F O R T H E C L I N I C A L LABORATORY Charleston, SC, April ll-April 12, 1985
For further information contact: Meetings Department, AACC, 1725 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA.
XVI ANNUAL PITI'SBURGH C O N F E R E N C E O N M O D E L I N G A N D S I M U L A T I O N University of Pittsburgh PA, April 25-26, 1985 Sponsored by: School of Engineering - University of Pittsburgh In cooperation with the Pittsburgh sections of the: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Instrument Society of America; Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society; Society for Computer Simulation; International Association for Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (formerly AICA) Special emphasis for the 1985 Conference will be: microprocessors; robotics; social, economic, and global modeling and simulation; and papers on all traditional areas of modeling and simulation. Direct all correspondence to: William G. Vogt or Marlin H. Mickle, Modeling and Simulation Conference, 348 Benedum Engineering Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, U.S.A.
256 S C I E N T I F I C C O M P U T I N G AND A U T O M A T I O N C O N F E R E N C E AND E X P O S I T I O N Atlantic City, N J, May 1-May 3, 1985
For further information contact: Dr. George C. Levy, Professor of Chemistry, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA.
AAMSI C O N G R E S S 1985: C O M P U T E R APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE Hilton Hotel, San Francisco, CA, May 20-May 22, 1985 Program Sponsors: American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics (AAMSI): American Association for Artificial Intelligence (AAAI); California Medical Association (CMA); George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW); Illinois Conference on Medical Information Systems (ICMIS); International Health Evaluation Association (IHEA); Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program (KPMCP); MUMPS Users' Group (MUG); National Academy of Practice in Medicine (NAPM); National Institutes of Health (NIH), Division of Computer Research and Technology and Office of Biometry and Field Studies, NINCDS; National Library of Medicine Lister Hill National Center (NLM); Salutis Unitas (SU); Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care (SCAMC); Tri-Service Medical Information Systems (TRIMIS); University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine, EPME (UCSF); University of Missouri-Columbia Health Care Technology Center (UMCC); University of Southern California Medical School, CME (USC). Supporting Sponsor: American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics (AAMSI) General Chair: Ben T. Williams, Director of Laboratories, Mercy Hospital, 1400 West Park Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801, USA (Tel. (217) 337 2175). Medical informatics is the application of computer and information technology and systems to all fields of medicine - to medical care, education, and research. Every physician, nurse, allied health professional, health care administrator, information and computer scientist, and bioengineer will benefit from AAMSI Congress 85 and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. AAMSI Congress 85 will follow the format of the prior AAMSI Congresses. The primary theme of the AAMSI Congress is Computer Applications for Medical Care. However, papers will also include computer technology, information science, medical systems, medical education and research. Program sessions contain both invited and contributed papers. Special sessions are planned for: Artificial Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Microcomputers in Medicine, Clinical Decision Making, and Medical Imaging. Special sessions begin with a tutorial lecture, followed by a state-of-the-art review, and then contributed papers related to the subject. Panels bring together experts to discuss topics of current interest and are planned for: Evaluating Performance of Decision Making, Computer Communications Networks, Artificial Intelligence: Clinical Impact, Selection Criteria for Office Practice Computers, Practice-Linked Education, Computers in Extended-Care Facilities, and Man-Machine Interface: Human Factors. Informal discussions will take place at Breakfast with Consultants. For further information contact: AAMSI, Suite 402, 4405 East-West Highway, Bethesda MD 20814, USA (Tel. (301) 657 4142).
257 FIRST INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE RIGHTS MEETING San Francisco, CA, May 22-24, 1985 White Plains, New York, U.S.A., September 29, 1984 - Software Publishing Report (published by Knowledge Industry Publications, Inc.) will sponsor the First International Software Rights Meeting. According to a recent survey of Software Publishing Report subscribers there is an increasing need, on an international basis, for software publishers to find new areas of distribution. The meeting will create this opportunity for publishers to discuss sales, distribution and licensing of rights internationally. The meeting will also serve as a marketplace for authors, agents and packagers to meet with publishers. The meeting is scheduled for the convenience of
North American and European publishers who will be attending the American Booksellers Association in San Francisco immediately following the Software Rights Meeting and West Coast software publishers centered in the Bay area. Seminars on topics of vital interest to the software publishers (international marketing, legal aspects of software, etc.) will be held in conjunction with the meeting. Reservations for exhibit space are being taken now. Further information and reservations: International Software Rights Meeting, Knowledge Industry Publications, Inc., 701 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604 U.S.A., or by calling (914) 328-9157.
C O M P U T I N G IN C L I N I C A L L A B O R A T O R I E S : F I F T H I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E Stuttgart, FRG, June 12-June 14, 1985
Sponsored by: Deutsche Gesellschaft fiar Klinische Chemie; Deutsche Gesellschaft for Laboratoriumsmedizin; Association of Clinical Biochemists Ltd; Belgische Vereniging van Klinische Chemie; Soci6t6 Belge de Chimie Clinique; Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Chemie; Schweizerische Gesellschaft for Klinische Chemie; Soci6t6 Fran~aise de Biologie Clinique. The Conference program, which caters for both the general interest of clinical laboratory workers and the special interest of computer scientists, comprises three main sessions at which the following topics will be explored:
Data Bases • General background to 'Data Base'. • Why one wants a data base in a laboratory computer system and how we could justify such. • How one would set about evaluating laboratory computer systems in terms of their data base management capabilities. Data Presentation • How we should be using colour and graphic displays to achieve maximum impact of data. • How to select a graphics terminal. • Graphical display of clinical laboratory data. Expected Developments in Laboratory Computing • Expert systems and their application in medicine. • A tightening up of the methods of achieving confidentiality in laboratory computer systems. • From punch cards to robots.
258 Each main topic will be developed in Expert Panel Discussions and Poster Sessions. The Proceedings of the Conference including poster presentations will be published. There will be a Trade Exhibition including computer systems/peripherals, program demonstrations and trade seminars. The closing date for submission of abstracts is 15 April 1985. For further information contact: The Chairman of the 5th Conference CCL '85, PD Dr. Chr. Trendelenburg, Katharinenhospital, Klinisch-Chemisches Institut, Kriegsbergstrasse 60, D-7000 Stuttgart 1, Federal Republic of Germany.
D R U G I N F O R M A T I O N A S S O C I A T I O N ' S 21st A N N U A L M E E T I N G Atlanta, GA, June 16-June 19, 1985
The theme of this year's Drug Information Association meeting is 'Pharmaceutical Research and Regulation in the Future'. The meeting is aimed towards professionals in regulatory affairs, science information, biometrics, management, computer systems and other related fields from government, industry, and academia. There will be three Plenary Sessions at this meeting. The first, 'Efficiency in Drug Regulation in the 80's', will feature keynote addresses by Dr. Hank Meyer (FDA) and Dr. J.P. Griffin (Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry). Plenary Session II, "Effective Design of Clinical Study Protocols", will be a panel discussion including representatives from government and industry, such as Dr. Robert Temple (FDA). The third session, 'Coping with Paper: Various National Solutions to Dealing with Regulatory Data', will consist of a panel of four notable international regulators. In addition to the plenary sessions, there will be three concurrent tracks, each consisting of five sessions. The three tracks are: Dissemination of Drug Information; Computerizing Drug Research; and Managing Drug Development in the Future. The registration fee for DIA members is $225 and for non-members is $255 (includes 1986 DIA membership dues). In order to receive registration materials as soon as they are available (about March 1, 1985) write to: Drug Information Association, 21st Annual Meeting, P.O. Box 113. Maple Glen, PA 19002, USA.
C O M P U T E R - A S S I S T E D R A D I O L O G Y (CAR) '85 - AN I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M P O S I U M ICC Berlin, Germany, June 26-28, 1985 Sponsored by: IEEE Computer Society, Technical Committee on Computational Medicine Symposium Committee Judith M.S. Prewitt, AT&T Bell Laboratories, USA
Roland Felix, Free University Berlin, Berlin (West), Fed. Rep. of Germany
C.C. Jaffe Yale University, USA
Heinz U. Lemke, Technical University Berlin, Berlin (West), Fed. Rep. of Germany
Michael L. Rhodes, Multi-Planar Diagnostic Imaging Inc., USA
259 CAR '85 Program The symposium will focus on the fundamental principles of applying Computer Assisted Radiology (CAR) in diagnosis, therapy and treatment. There is an urgent need to integrate imaging modalities, such as: • X-Ray Computed Tomography • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Tomography • Single Photon Emission Tomography • Positron Emission Tomography • Ultra Sound Tomography • Digital Subtraction Angiography • Digital Radiography into imaging departments having specially trained teams capable of carrying out computer assisted investigations. It is recognised that this will lead to profound changes in the work profile and organisation of radiology and related departments as well as in the delivery of patient care itself. The symposium is intended to serve as a forum for discussion between experts from radiology, radiotherapy as well as nuclear medicine and professionals from the computer and physical science to evaluate the state of the art (to be presented in tutorials) and research results in the area of CAR. Research papers are therefore solicited which report on new efforts to merge the interdisciplinary aspects of theory and applications of the following scientific topics: • Digital Image Generation • Application Programming • Computer Vision • Computer Graphics • Modelling • Man-Computer-lnteraction • Picture Archiving and Communication Systems. Papers should be related to the processing, management, analysis or display of images form X-Ray CT, NMR, SPECT, PET, US, DSA or DR. Papers may address problems relating to:
Clinical Aspects • Digital imaging modalities (tomographic imaging, digital radiography and angiography) • Computer assisted clinical imaging of function and localisation • Image quality (Signal-to-Noise Ratio, ReceiverOperator Characteristics) • Spatial/Temporal/Contrast Resolution • Grey Scale and Colour Display • 2-D/3-D Viewing and Morphometrics • Surgical and Radiotherapeutic Planning • Computer-Assisted Diagnostic Decision Support • Composite Imaging
• Patient medical record management • Teleradiology and Conferencing Technical Aspects • 2-D,3-D and 4-D Data Processing and Display • Modelling and Shaping for morphological and functional objects • Knowledge Representation and Processing • Methodologies and Algorithms • Data Transmission and Remote Processing in Networks • Parallelism and Very Large Scale Integration • Imaging Hardware • Interfaces and Standards
These aspects are mainly related to the so-called 'Specialised Radiological Service' as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A special session in the symposium will be dedicated to concepts of digital radiology for 'Basic Radiological Services' (WHO) which shall also be of particular interest to developing countries.
260 Prospective authors should submit four copies of a 200-500 word abstract including six keywords which best characterise the paper. Authors should indicate whether the paper will be long (10 pages max. 30 mins.) or short (5 pages max. 15 rains.). Papers will be published in the Symposium proceedings. Authors kits for typing camera ready manuscripts will accompany notification of acceptance. Submissions should be made in German or English to the address of AMK Berlin below. Four copies of 200-500 word abstract due November 15, 1984; Acceptance and author's kits mailed January 15, 1985; Complete camera ready made manuscripts due March 15, 1985. To receive further information please contact: AMK Berlin, Company for Exhibitions, Fairs and Congresses, Congress and Convention Division, Messedamm 22, D-1000 Berlin 19, Germany. Telephone: (030) 30 38-1, Direct Dialling: (030) 30 38-36 29 or 30 38-32 20; Telex: 182 890 amkcd
XIV I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N M E D I C A L AND B I O L O G I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G and VII I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N M E D I C A L P H Y S I C S Helsinki, Finland, August ll-August 16, 1985
Fur further information contact: XIV ICMBE/VII ICMP Secretariat, PO Box 105, 00251 Helsinki, Finland.
12th I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E O N C O M P U T E R S IN C A R D I O L O G Y Linkt~ping, Sweden, September 8-September 11, 1985 You are cordially invited to attend the twelfth annual International Conference on Computers in Cardiology to be held on September 8-11, 1985 in Link6ping, Sweden. The conference has a well established tradition for interdisciplinary research and clinical use. The meeting will take place at the Wildmark Hotel about 70 km north of Link6ping and about 30 km from the nearby airport of Norrk~Sping (international abbreviation NRK). The hotel is situated on the steep cliffs above the Brhviken bay with a wonderful view over miles of water and wilderness of Kolmhrden. Conference sessions will be held on Monday morning, and all day Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9-11, 1985. Each morning and afternoon session will begin with a plenary session consisting of papers of general interest. Each plenary session will be followed by several parallel technical sessions which allow more detailed presentation and more opportunity for interaction between the audience and the speakers. Workshops are also planned for Wednesday afternoon to discuss topics of special interest. A designated area will be devoted to poster sessions at which material is presented in poster format. Tutorials: An optional series of half day tutorials will precede the conference on Sunday, September 8. Physicians who need an introduction to the computer aspects or those with computer experience who need an introduction to the medical aspects of a subject area are particularly encouraged to attend. A tutorial session on 'Data processing in exercise testing' has been proposed. Social Program: The afternoon and evening of Monday, September 9, will be devoted to the social event which allows conference participants to meet and interact informally. The social event will include an excursion. In the evening we will dine at the hotel and at night we will enjoy a dedicated show at the Dolphinarium in the nearby Zoological Garden.
For further information contact: Conference Secretariat, CIC-85, Link6ping University, S-581 83 Link6ping, Sweden, (Tel. 46-13-28 10 00).
261 F R O N T I E R S O F E N G I N E E R I N G AND C O M P U T I N G IN H E A L T H CARE Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, IL, September 28-September 30, 1985 The 7th Annual Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society will, as in the past, aim to serve as a focal point for the latest developments involving technology in health care and to bring together the relevant research efforts, the clinical developments and the industrial applications. The major topic areas of the conference include: • • • • • • • • • •
Anesthesia Delivery System Artificial Organs Biomechanics Biomedical Instrumentation Biosignals Analysis Biomedical Pattern Recognition Computers in Medicine CAT and NMR Systems Bioelectricity Clinical Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering Education Electrode Systems and Biosensors Mathematical Models and Simulation Medical Imaging Monitoring Systems Microprocessor Applications Noninvasive Diagnostic Systems Radiology Rehabilitation Engineering Robotics in Biomedical Systems
In addition to the traditional technical sessions, special tutorials and workshops are included as part of the regular conference program. Abstracts of all accepted papers will be published in the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and the proceedings containing the full length papers are available to the participants at the conference. Abstracts of papers are now being sought for both Oral and Poster sessions. During the previous EMBS conferences, the overwhelming rate of increase in the number of foreign delegates has provided a strong international component to the proceedings of the meetings. The IEEE-EMBS ardently recognizes the significance of this international participation both in terms of the impact it has on the overall quality and success of the technical sessions and the promotion of a global exchange of information among biomedical scientists and engineers at large. In the pursuit of maintaining and broadening the international perspective of the 1985 conference agenda, the conference committee extends a special invitation to the biomedical engineering community abroad to submit technical and scientific contributions (Oral/Poster). Despite the common objectives the biomedical engineering community is striving for throughout the world, the structural policies of the educational and clinical engineering protocols seem to vary quite considerably in different parts of the world, especially in the developing countries. This is due to a number of reasons, ranging from the choice of economic priorities to the nature of prevailing resources. In recognition of the importance of promoting the mutual exchange of information about these programs, authors are encouraged to submit papers related to significant educational and clinical engineering issues. Given the current dollar strength, the organizing committee has made possible the availability of accomodation facilities at special reduced rates (Single: $45, Double: $55) for interested participants. Reservations will be made on the first-come-first-served basis.
For further information contact: Dr. Swamy Laxminarayan, Chairman for International Events, c / o Department of Biomedical Engineering and Laboratory Computer Network, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 100 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103, USA (Tel. (201)456 6007/6789)
262 INTERNATIONAL WORKING CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER-AIDED MEDICAL DECISION-MAKING Palace of Culture, Prague, Czechoslovakia, September 30-October 4, 1985 Sponsored by the: International Medical Informatics Association; and Czechoslovak Medical Society J.E. Purkyn~, Society of Biomedical Engineering In cooperation with: Czechoslovak Cybernetics Society, Czechoslovak Scientific-Technical Society
Programme Committee J.H. van Bemmel (NL)-Chairman F. Gremy (F) L. Cig~mek (CS) A. Perez (CS)
Local Organizing Committee Representatives J. Zvfirovfi Chairperson J. Mianz General secretary J. Benda Technical secretary R. Jirou~ek Programme secretary
Scientific Programme International Working Conference 'Computer Aided Medical Decision-Making' will especially present the lectures on 'State of Art'. The lectures should appeal to a wide range of experts in the field of study. First day will be devoted to tutorial papers and the last one mainly to short communications and seminars. The Conference will also include Free Communications and Posters. Selected communications will be included in more extended Workshops organized to allow wide-ranging discussions around a common theme. Topics The foreseen topics are as follows: 1. Mathematical methods and software tools in computer-aided medical decision-making 2. Diagnostic and therapeutic consultation support (expert) systems 3. Specific applications (e.g. in internal medicine, primary care, drug treatment etc.) 4. Prospectives of medical decision support systems Scientific exhibition Commercial exhibitors should contact the Organizing Committee concerning their requirements for exhibition facilities and demonstrations. Information and Contacts - All correspondence should be sent to the Conference Secretariat: Czechoslovak medical society jep, medical informatics, P.O. Box 88, Vit6zn6ho imora 31, 120 26 PRAHA 2, Czechoslovakia; tel. 294141; Telex 121293; Cable, purkynemedical PRAHA.
3rd I N T E R N A T I O N A L S Y M P O S I U M O N L A B O R A T O R Y R O B O T I C S Boston, MA, October 20-October 23, 1985 The third in a continuing series of symposia is designed to provide a forum for the latest developments in this field. The program will include over 40 technical presentations illustrated by slides and video tapes on Laboratory Robotics in the following application areas: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, radiochemistry, methods development, biotechnology, materials testing, pharmaceutical qc/qa, microbiology, clinical research and process development.
263 Authors wishing to present papers or posters a t the symposium should submit an abstract of 500 words or less by March 1, 1985, to the symposium chairpersons. Instructions for the presentation will be sent upon receipt of an abstract. For more information contact: Gerald L. Hawk, Ph.D. or Janet R. Strimaitis, Symposium Chairpersons, at Zymark Corporation, Zymark Center, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA (Tel. (617) 435-9501, Telex: 174 104).
THE FIFTH WORLD CONFERENCE O N MEDICAL INFORMATICS Washington, DC, October 26-31, 1986
General Information The Fifth World Congress on Medical Informatics (MEDINFO 86) will be held in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. from October 26-31, 1986. This Congress presented by IMIA, the International Medical Informatics Association, has been successfully held in Stockholm (1974), Toronto (1977), Tokyo (1980), and Amsterdam (1983). The Organizing Committee has been appointed by IMIA at the request of the U.S. Council for MEDINFO '86, a non-profit corporation sponsored by 11 leading medical and engineering societies in the United States. MEDINFO 86 will endeavor to promote all aspects of medical and health care computing from all countries of the world, as has been accomplished so successfully in the four prior Congresses. Participation will be sought from among health information scientists, medical computing specialists, public health and hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, other allied health personnel, and consultants in the various health fields. Congress Content The following topics will indicate the scope of the Congress: • Hospital Information Systems • Clinical Laboratory Systems • Clinical Department Systems • Imaging • General Practice/Ambulatory Care • Nursing Applications • Drug Information Systems • Administration and Finance • Patient Monitoring/Intensive Care • Support of Clinical Decision Making • Evaluation of Health Care
Medical Research Support Systems Epidemiology and Statistics Education and Training Privacy, Confidentiality and Security Systems and their Environment Community Health Care Preventive and Occupational Care Impact of New Technology Networks/Distributed Systems Software Systems Free Text Processing Modelling and Simulation Deadlines January 15, 1985 Call for Papers to be issued. Submission of Intent to Participate will be followed with an Author's Kit and registration information. January 15, 1986 Final date for receipt of camera-ready material for consideration by the Programme Committee and inclusion in the Proceedings. March, 15, 1986 General mailing of the Invitation to Register. May 15, 1986 Notification of acceptance of papers, and distribution of the Preliminary Programme, October 26, 1986 MEDINFO 86-Washington
Organizing Committee Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D., Chairman Thelma Estrin, Ph.D., Vice Chairman Morris F. Collen, M.D., Finance Thomas E. Piemme, M.D., Operations
264 Jack D. Myers, M.D., Professional Societies Liaison Marion J. Ball, Ed. D., Professional Societies Liaison Arnold W. Pratt, M.D., Government Liaison Daniel K. Harris, Exhibition/Industrial Relations Edward J. Hinman, M.D., Public Information
Information Requests for information may be directed to the IMIA representative of any participating country, or to: MEDINFO 86 Organizing Committee, Office of the Secretariat, George Washington University Medical Center, 2300 K St., N.W., Washington, DC 20037, U.S.A., telephone (202) 676-8928.
9th S Y M P O S I U M O N C O M P U T E R A P P L I C A T I O N IN M E D I C A L CARE Baltimore, MD, November 10-November 13, 1985 For further information contact: R.J. Jeril, Manager of Conference Activities, 345 E 47th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA.