CMI-NEN Matchmaking Symposium

CMI-NEN Matchmaking Symposium

Innovative imaging and diagnostics

Join us on April 14, 2023, for the much-anticipated second edition of the CMI-NEN Matchmaking Symposium, a day dedicated to cutting-edge imaging and diagnostics. Prepare to be inspired as top speakers from the esteemed CMI-NEN consortium share their insights through informative lectures. But that's not all! The symposium also offers exciting matchmaking opportunities with the Interdisciplinary Center for Medical Imaging North East Netherlands (CMI-NEN), bringing together clinical partners, business associates, and researchers in a collaborative environment.

At this event, we believe in fostering cooperation over competition, as we strive to achieve greater advancements through the power of joint efforts. Collaborative partnerships and community building are at the heart of this symposium, with the ultimate goal of making a positive impact on healthcare through innovative technology. Mark your calendar and get ready for an enriching day of knowledge-sharing, networking, and meaningful collaborations at the CMI-NEN Matchmaking Symposium.

Seed money voucher

The CMI-NEN consortium can jointly apply for grants, such as IMDI grants for which CMI-NEN is recognized as CoRE and beyond. The goal is to improve collaborations in Medical Imaging research between UT, UMCG/RUG and Siemens Healthineers Netherlands. To facilitate this further, CMI-NEN requests the Executive Boards of UT, UMCG/UG and Siemens for some available financial support for booster projects. These 1 or 2-year projects will be focused on setting up or strengthening collaboration between UT, UMCG/RUG and Siemens and getting the first results and knowledge. Projects should build on the complementary expertise of researchers from both universities and industry in order to achieve synergy effects by technical-clinical-industrial collaboration. The outcomes of the booster projects are expected to form the backbone of more extensive collaborative proposals targeting extramural funding.

In total 4 projects of 15k Euro will be granted; 1 per research domain. The final decision is to be based on evaluation results and expected proposals budget. The coming CMI-NEN symposium will be on 14th April 2023 and will be an excellent moment to introduce the boosters.

Where & When

  • Date: 14 April, 2023
  • Time: 09.30 - 17.30 (informal drinks from 16.00)
  • Language: English
  • Format: Live event (no digital option)
  • Location: TechMed Centre (Technohal, no 18), Hallenweg 5 Enschede; on the campus of the University of Twente | click here for route

The programme

  • 09.15 - 10.00: Walk-in: Registration / Badges / Coffee

    Step into the TechMed Centre, nestled within the esteemed University of Twente, where the synergy of education, research, and valorization converge. We extend a warm welcome as you arrive, inviting you to sign in and then relax with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. This is a place where conversations come alive, where participants from various disciplines and backgrounds come together to exchange ideas, insights, and perspectives. Join the stimulating discussions, foster meaningful connections, and be part of the collaborative atmosphere that embodies the spirit of innovation at the TechMed Centre.

  • 10.00 - 12.20: Morning programme | Incl opening, introduction and talks

    10.00 - 10.10

    Opening CIM-NEN Symposium

    Remke Burie | University of Twente - TechMed Centre

    10.10 - 10.25

    Introduction CMI-NEN

    Stefano Stramigioli | CMI-NEN, chair-men
    Riemer Slart | CMI-NEN, chair-men

    10.25 - 11.00

    Keynote talk (industry)

    Tobias Heimann | Siemens Healthineers, Head AI

    11.00 - 12.20
    11.00 - 11.20
    11.20 - 11.40
    11.40 - 12.00
    12.00 - 12.20

    Domain keynote talks
    - HTA
    - Data Science
    - Dutch initiative
    - PET in Alzheimer


    Ron Handels | Maastricht University
    Wiro Niessen | University of Groningen
    Laurens Reinke | UMCG
    Elsmarieke van de Giessen | UMCA

  • 12.20 - 13.10: Lunch break

    Indulge in the networking experience at our event! As you connect with fellow professionals and engage in meaningful conversations, a scrumptious lunch will be served in the cozy networking lounge. Enjoy delectable culinary delights while forging new connections, building partnerships, and exchanging ideas. Fuel your body and mind as you nourish your connections, and make the most out of this networking opportunity. Join us for a fulfilling experience where business meets culinary pleasure in our networking lounge!

  • 13.10 - 14.00: Guided tours

    During this programme-part, you can participate in one of the two guided tours below. So choose your favourite topic and walk with us through these labs and facilities.

    RAM-lab

    Robotics and Mechatronics (RAM) deals with the application of modern systems and control methods to practical situations. Focus is on robotics, as a specific class of mechatronic systems. The research is embedded in the TechMed institute. The research of the group is application-oriented. The main goal is to investigate the applicability of modern systems, imaging and control methods to practical situations in the area of robotics.

    In the RAM Lab, we have quite a variety of robotic setups: basic 1 or 2 motor systems, precise motion control platforms, a production cell-like block circulator, several types of flying and wheeled mobile robots, humanoid walking robots, and setups for robotized needle insertion.

    • Duration: 40 min. 
    • Location: Carre. a walk of 10 minutes towards the Ram lab
    • Spots: 20 persons

    Medical imaging labs

    The Medical Imaging Labs are dedicated to all sorts of preclinical imaging for research or educational purposes. The labs aim to facilitate preclinical diagnostic imaging and image guided interventions with phantoms or using human subjects. The Medical Imaging labs consist of several imaging suites & modalities. The Medical Imaging labs have been realized with financial support of the province of Overijssel.

    • Duration: 45 min.
    • Location: TechMed Centre
    • Spots: 2x 15 persons
  • 14.00 - 16.00: Afternoon programme | Incl. Matchmaking session & pitches

    14.00 - 14.20

    Thematic pitches

    14.00 - 14.05

    HTA - AI in medical imaging

    Madelon Voets - University of Twente

    14.05 - 14.10

    Data Science

    Asmaa Haja - RUG

    14.10 - 14.15

    Imaging-guided therapy

    Toon de Groot - University of Twente

    14.15 - 14.20

    Molecular Imaging

    Bram van Leer - UMCG

    14.20 - 15.00

    Matchmaking break
    Bring your own promotional materials to explain your organization/project/department and engage in conversation with other participants. There is no organized schedule. Look for new collaborative partners on your own.

    15.00 - 16.00

    Seed money pitches

    15.00 - 15.05

    Niels van der Geest

    PET imaging for detection of arterial and musculoskeletal inflammation in giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica

    15.05 - 15.10

    Jasper Vonk

    Identifying vulnerable plaques by targeted imaging of neovascularization

    15.15 - 15.20

    Lejla Alic

    Effect of processing on quantitative PET radiomics

    15.20 - 15.25

    Daniëlle van Veldhuizen

    Geometric Deep Learning for Virtual Stent Apposition Prediction

    15.30 - 15.35

    Arthur Wijsmuller

    loCAlly advanced and Recurrent rectal cancer NAVigationAL surgery (CARNAVAL) 2.0

    15.35 - 15.40

    Dennis Kundrut

    Safe MRI Workflows with Pneumatically-Propelled Endovascular Robotics: A Condition Monitoring Framework

    15.40 - 16.00

    Award ceremony seed money pitches
    Closing words

  • 16.00 - 17.30: Open discussion forum, including drinks & snacks

    Welcome to our open discussion forum, where ideas flow freely and conversations are fueled by delicious drinks and snacks. Join us for a lively exchange of thoughts, opinions, and perspectives in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Sip on your favourite beverage, munch on tasty treats, and let the discussion begin!

Speakers

For whom

This symposium is relevant for departments/working groups of the University of Twente (TechMed community), UMCG/RUG, Siemens Healtineers experts and SMEs who are connected to the research domains: Imaging, Intervention, Data Science and HTA. 

We have a limit of 120 live attendees, so register now to ensure your seat. 

Registration

Join the event, register now
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After registration, you will receive an email a few days prior to the event with practical information. Although this is a free event, please note that registration for this event is not obligation-free. If you cannot attend the event for which you have already registered, we kindly ask that you let us know by sending an email to cmi-nen@utwente.nl.

Organisation

This year the event is organized by the University of Twente - Technical Medical Centre. The previous edition took place in Groningen and was organized by UMCG and RUG.

CMI-NEN consortium

Medical imaging and diagnostics is a collective term for all kinds of ways to make images of the inside of a man. These imaging techniques provide faster and more effective diagnoses and treatments and thus contribute substantially to cost savings and quality improvement in healthcare. A number of imaging technologies are used routinely, but, the need for innovation is still enormous, in the field of hardware development (robotic arms (for intervention), MRI coils, ultrasound sensors, etc.), software development (improving visualization, analysis and methodology), contrast agents and expanding application areas (to underpin the efficacy of a product). CMI-NEN 2.0, a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) established by RUG/UMCG, University of Twente and Siemens Healthineers Netherlands, aims to promote the above developments: develop and validate new techniques, and investigate their effectiveness in improving clinical care supported by AI and HTA.

University of Twente - TechMed Centre

Improving healthcare by personalized technology

The Technical Medical Centre (TechMed Centre) is a leading Innovation Hub impacting healthcare by excellent Research, Innovation and Educational programmes. It is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, ranging from research labs, preclinical testbeds and simulated hospital environments.In our mission to impact society, we stimulate entrepreneurship and enable (new) companies to grow within our regional Novel-T ecosystem. We collaborate with industry, hospitals, governments and insurance agencies on the development of new solutions for healthcare.

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