News in Thermology

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UK Symposium on Medical Infrared Thermography

Prof. F. Ring (Glamorgan), Helen McEvoy (NPL), Dr. P. Campbell (Ninewells / St. Andrews), Kevin Howell (Royal Free) are the members� of the organising committee of the Thermology Group in the UK Thermography Association for another meeting on medical infrared thermography. This Symposium will take place on� Wednesday 3rd November 2004 at the National Physical Laboratory in� Teddington, Middlesex, UK.

Provisional topics are: SARS detection by infrared thermography, traceability issues in medical thermography, Veterinary applications of thermography, Thermography in medicine and� research network for medical thermographers.

The deadline for submission of abstracts 16th July 2004. Abstracts should be limited to 250 words and submitted in Word format via e-mail to:

Mr. Kevin Howell, Royal Free Hospital. Tel 020 7472 6550, e-mail for abstracts and enquiries: [email protected].

�All accepted abstracts will appear in number 4 of Thermology international.

The completed registration form (page 120) should be sent to:

Melanie Williams, Clubs Manager,
Division of Engineering and Process Control,
National Physical Laboratory, Queens Road, Teddington,
Middlesex. TW11 0LW. UK.

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5th Course on Medical Thermal Imaging

The 5th Course on the Theory and Practice of Infra Red Thermal Imaging in Medicine, held on June 30 - July 2, 2004 at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, UK, attracted 15 participants from Europe (Norway, Portugal, Romania; Slovenia, United Kingdom) and North America (United States, Canada) (figure1)

The overall impression of the course, rated on a scale from 1 to 10,� was 2.6 based on the feedback forms.� General comments were very favourable such as

� Excellent course

� Good overall

� Course was well organised and I enjoyed the opportunity to meet people in different fields and from different countries!

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Symposium of the Austrian Society of Thermology

The 17th Symposium of the Austrian Society of Thermology and the Ludwig Boltzmann Research Institute of Physical Diagnostics is scheduled for the 2nd October 2004. The venue for this meeting will be the� Bruno Kreisky Forum for International Dialog, located in the former house of the famous Austrian politician.

Main theme of the symposium is �Infrared imaging as an outcome measure�. Papers on applications of thermal images in drug trials, and in angiology, rheumatology and physical medicine will show the advantages of thermal imaging as a method for evaluation of various treatment modalities.

Experts in the field from UK, Poland, Slovakia and Austria have expressed their interest in participation. However, work related to temperature measurement outside of the main theme is also welcome. For further information, please contact

Prof Kurt Ammer MD, PhD, Ludwig Boltzmann Research
Institute for Physical Diagnostics, Hanuschkrankenhaus, Heinrich Collinstr. 30, A-1140 Vienna, Austria,
Phone: +43 1 914 97 01 Fax:+43 1 914 92� 64
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Web Page of the AAT

During the last Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Thermology at Auburn University,� the world wide web presence of the AAT was introduced. The site at http://www.americanthermology.org provides information the� history of the American Academy of Thermology, . names and contacts of officers of the society, and the code of ethics of the AAT. Members of the AAT can upload their addresses for contact and also articles on infrared imaging.

The AAT rules for certifications of thermography laboratories and specialities are also provided. The section on news/meetings is still under construction. A list of links to other societies, manufacturers, journals and other resources is available and functioning..��

AAT Certification Course

The American Academy of Thermology established re- view course/examination for the members to obtain cre- dentialing and CME credit. The course attendance pro- vides credit towards ongoing competency in thermology. The format of the presentation includes basic science, clinical cases, as well as areas of quality assurance, labo- ratory accrediation and reimbursement issues. The faculty consists of both American and International members. The following is the list of candidates who sucessfully completed the course. Credit from this course is also applicable towards technician certification and thermo- logist certification. The course directors included ABT certified members of AAT and ABT certified technologists.

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�Annual Meeting (November 8, 2002)
Thermography Review Course/Examination

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1. Linda Fickes DC

2. Denise C. Nichols

3. Carla Manley

4. Pip McCahon

5. J.M. Molloy

6. Natasha Monin, MD

7. Kelley Martin

8. Jan. L. Crawford, RN, BSN

9. John Eric Smith

10. Pauline Cobble

11. Mary M. Trent

12. William Schroeder, DC.

13. Dr. Elizabeth H. Santiao

14. Dr. L. Sanatiago

15. Tirza Deflinger

1.Jan Crawford

2.Jean Koek

3.Douglas Harding

4.Dr. Donna L. Harper

5.Nancy Gardner Heaven

6.Margaret Durand

7.Robert Ensley, DC

8.Katherine Evans

9.Mary Donna Lowery

10.Pip McCahon

11.John W. McDaniel

12.Beth McDougall, M.D.

13.Craig A. Mueller, DC

14.K. Pramila Vishvanath

15.Sophia Wilcox

16.Lee Weissman

Any person interested in attending similar future courses, please contact

Srini Govindan, M.D.,
Executive Director American Academy of Thermology,
�email:[email protected]

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14th^th International Conference on Thermal Engineering and Thermogrammetry (THERMO)

The International Conference on Thermal Engineering and Thermogrammetry (THERMO), which started in 1977 from annual� national symposia and became an international conference in 1987 running in a cycle of three years, is now a series of biennial meetings. The next conference is announced for 22-24th June, 2005 in Budapest, Hungary.� This congress is intended to be an event of interest to all engineers, scientists, phy- sicians and researchers who are involved in the solution of thermal or energy related problems, and in the applications of thermal imaging.

The conference will cover topics both the field of theory and application including new measurement concepts; transducer technique; thermal mapping; contact, optical and IR imaging; biomedical and biotechnological applications; thermal informatics, automatic methods and systems for industrial energy management and process control; heat loss detection and analysis; heat and mass transfer; utilization of alternative energy; thermophysical properties, common practice of thermal engineering, protection of human environment, medical and veterinary applications and remote control through infrared sensors.

The conference is hosted by the House of Technology in Budapest (Bp.V., Kossuth Lajos t�r 6-8) located near the House of Parliament and the Danube. More information about the conference venue and hotel accommodation will be sent after the arrival of the Registration Form.

The language of conference and abstracts is English. Oral presentation of papers and also a poster session will be organized.

The preliminary programme (until June 2004) includes more than 30 papers from 28 countries� around the world. Duration of each presentation will be limited to 15 minutes and additional time for discussion will also be provided. The English translation of lectures not read in English should be submitted at the registration desk on the spot. LCD projector and computer with Windows OS for Microsoft Power Point format presentations is available. (Please note, that use of your own computer is not possible.)

Those intending to attend the conference are kindly invited to send a registration form (page 122) to:

Dr. Imre BENK�,
MATE Secretariat, House of Technology, III. 318., H-1372 Budapest, POB. 451., Hungary, Fax: +361-353-1406,
Phone: +361-332-9571.,� E-mail: [email protected]�

For any further information and personal inquiries please contact the following address:

Dr. Imre BENK�,
H-1112 Budapest, Cirmos u. 1, 6/38,� Hungary,
Phone/fax: +361-310-0999, E-mail: [email protected]