Proteus® User Meeting 2024.
We are looking forward to you joining us in Seattle for the Proteus User Meeting and being part of a groundbreaking movement in cancer treatment. As a visionary member of the IBA User Community, you are at the forefront of Proton Therapy. Together with our co-host Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, we are bringing together the Proteus community to share knowledge, network with experts and learn about the latest advancements in this field. By attending, you will gain invaluable insights, discover innovative techniques, and contribute to our mission of expanding access to proto therapy for all eligible patients.
If you are not yet registered and wish to join this event, please contact us: campus@iba-group.com
campus@iba-group.com
Breakfast
Welcome and introduction
- Ramesh Rengan, Olivier Legrain, Luk Herremans
Current Status of Clinical Evidence in PT
Clinical evidence overview in view of PT adoption
H&N evidence – what is available, where do we go next?
Esophagus- evidence generation in EU and US – how to mutualize efforts.
Liver – where do we stand?
How do we overcome challenges in evidence generation?
- Jing Zeng, Anne van den Hoek, John Plastaras, Michael Chuong, Daniela Alterio, Srinivas Chilukuri
Break
Show and Tell: challenging PT cases
Users share their experiences with challenging or unconventional patient selections for PT and how they worked to maximize its benefits. Examples include hypofractionation, re-irradiation, large liver cases, alternative fractionations, and combination strategies.
- Helen Shih, Jule Daartz, Peng Wang, Stefan Dinu, Dennis Mah
Lunch
Keynote:“The Evolving Value Proposition of Proton Therapy: Past Becomes Prologue”
- Ramesh Rengan
Workshop on Increasing PT Adoption
Overcoming the barriers to increase PT adoption
- Jim Apisarnthanarax, Andrew Lee, Kuo Ann Lee, Hillevi Rylander
Break
Workshop on Increasing PT Adoption
Overcoming the barriers to increase PT adoption
Workshop outcome review: recommendations on how to increase PT adoption.
End of day Plenary
Meet in Hyatt at Olive 8 reception for coach transfer to gala dinner.
Group photograph & Gala dinner at Seattle Olympic Sculpture Park
Oncia Community 5k run - Register here
Breakfast
Clinical Performance of the Installed Proteus Base
- Jay Satinder, Julien Forthomme, Rajesh Regmi, Ronnie Rotondo
Proteus service delivery
Break
Show & Tell: Getting the most out of my Proteus system.
Users will discuss their experiences in dealing with complex patient treatment workflows,
unconventional methods employed for margin reduction, and the creation of unique treatment plan designs
Round table on Staff acquisition and retention
The challenges and staffing requirements for a PT center.
How to recruit and retain skilled personnel to ensure the delivery of high-quality care?
Lunch
Proteus vision, product strategy and innovations
How can we create a world where PT is accessible to all patients who could benefit from it?
Learn how IBA’s key innovations could contribute to the future of PT
Break
Proteus product portfolio
How can IBA’s PT solutions deliver value throughout their lifetime?
Break
Proteus product workshop
Proteus Closing
End of day plenary
Meet in Hyatt at Olive 8 reception
Networking dinner at Seattle Art Museum
Breakfast
Learn and engage: how to use your Proteus in combination with its partners solution
8 Users will share their clinical experience
Break
Learn and engage: how to use your Proteus in combination with its partners solution continued.
8 Users will share their clinical experience
Keynote: Oncia Community
Santhosshi Narayanan MD, Associate Professor, Integrative Medicine Center MDAA
Conclusion and Closing
Lunch
Departures
Lace up your running shoes and join members of IBA to support the Oncia Community with a fun 5km (3.1 miles) run on Saturday 14th September at 6:30am. The run will leave from the hotel taking you past the Space Needle, Olympic Sculpture Park, along the Seattle waterfront and back to the hotel. If you would like to join us, please register for the run
We have an exciting and full program for you this year which you can find out more about the event guide (schedules, registrations desk, Satellite activities,...).
The Proteus User Meeting 2024 will take place at Hyatt at Olive 8 hotel downtown Seattle, WA
Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: +1 206 695 1234
Attendance Details: IBA is pleased to cover accommodations, food, and beverages for up to 2 representatives from each center during the event days.
Additional Representatives: Please note that a nominal event fee of $ 1,900 will be applied for each additional representative from your center who wishes to participate. The nominal event fee covers accommodations including taxes, food, and beverages during event days. The accommodation is valid for the nights of September 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2024.
Additional Nights: IBA is covering room and tax for the nights of Sept 12, Sept 13, and Sept 14 only. Additional nights will be the responsibility of the attendee. The booking rate is available 3 days before and 3 days after the event for any attendees who wish to extend their stay in Seattle.
Making Your Hotel Reservation: The registration link is now closed. Please contact us : sarah.ellis@iba-group.com
Please note the hotel is a cash free establishment and accepts credit card payments only.
