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This year's program will be held in the Indiana Convention Center. The education program and professional program will offer a significant opportunity to gain practical knowledge on emerging technical and professional issues.The scientific program will feature the latest research in the physics of medical imaging and radiation therapy, including a major focus on the increasing integration on advanced imaging technologies in the guidance of medical therapeutics.

There is more to Indianapolis than its annual 500-mile race. There are more than 85 restaurants in the Wholesale District neighborhood surrounding the convention center. Visitors will enjoy the famous local hospitality as well as the farm-to-table trend. Many chefs have partnered with Indiana farmers to bring the freshest ingredients to menus. Indy is a walkable city; Monument Circle was recently named one of the "10 Great Public Spaces" by the American Planning Association. The Virginia Fairbanks Art & Nature Park features 100 acres of public art. Make plans now to join us in Indianapolis for the 55th Annual Meeting and Exhibition!

Meeting Highlights

Science Council Session Multi-Modality Imaging in Radiation Therapy: Planning, Guidance, and Assessment of Treatment Response. Proffered abstracts of exceptional quality on this cutting edge research topic are presented in an extended oral format. View Abstracts

Special Ultrasound Program A two-day Scientific and Educational Track on topics of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and Ultrasound-Guided Therapy View Abstracts | See Program Detail

Junior Investigator Symposium This year's winner: M. Bazalaova et al., "Towards Radiation Therapy with Very High-Energy Electron Beams," (WE-C-108-1) View Abstract

Young Investigator Symposium Sunday, August 4 • 4:00 - 6:00 PM The best and brightest of the AAPM present in an extended, competitive oral presentation format. View Abstracts

Campus Posters Sunday, August 4 • 3:00 - 6:00 PM Campus Poster Area • Exhibit Hall J Authors will be present at their poster display during the designated time of the Campus Poster and General Poster Discussion sessions in order to interact with attendees. A Provost will moderate these Campuses from 3:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Best in Physics Sunday, August 4 • 3:30 - 4:00 PM • Exhibit Hall Nine abstracts scoring highest in the review process and judged by the Scientific Program Directors to reflect the highest level of scientific quality and innovation. View Abstracts

What's Hot Imaging • Patient Safety • Therapy Physics A selection of abstracts at the cutting edge of breakthrough, newsworthy science. View Abstracts

Wi-Fi This year AAPM is providing complimentary Wi-Fi in all AAPM designated session rooms, exhibit and function space at the Indiana Convention Center.

Donors' Lounge Individuals who have made a cumulative lifetime donation of $500 or more to the Education & Research Fund will have access to the Lounge. Comfortable seating, beverages and device charging stations will be available in the Donors’ Lounge.

Meeting App

AAPM is once again offering a smart device app for the 2013 AAPM Annual Meeting that allows off-line access to the Scientific Program, Committee Schedule, Exhibitor maps and much more. New this year is the opt-in ability to message one another directly through the app much like a message center. For the security of the attendees, the app has been password protected and the password will only be given to registered attendees. (Registered attendees please check your inbox for an email with details.)

Download the 2013 AAPM Annual Meeting App for iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and all other web browser-enabled phones. Sponsored by Mobius Medical Systems, LP

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