The American Society For Laser Medicine And Surgery's 31st Annual Conference And Exposition Showcases The Latest Advances In The Field
International Perspectives and Best Practices Highlight Scientific Program
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) will host its 31st Annual Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas on March 30 - April 3, 2011. More than 2,500 attendees are expected for this premier education event, which will highlight emerging technologies and research trends in the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of laser medicine and surgery. This year's international focus offers special presentations by leading laser experts from around the world who will share clinical experiences and best practices in a constantly-changing global environment.
"The field of medicine is evolving at the speed of light, in part due to the exponential advances in lasers and light technologies that offer improved detection, diagnosis and management of a wide range of disease states and cosmetic conditions," said ASLMS President E. Duco Jansen, PhD, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. "This year's educational conference offers an unrivaled lineup of speakers and cutting-edge presentations that will appeal to scientists, physicians, engineers, and allied health professionals interested in the latest advances in laser medicine and surgery."
The 2011 conference presents more than 250 scientific presentations that will address experimental and translational research, cutaneous laser surgery, photobiomodulation, surgical applications and interstitial laser therapy. Further, course content will reflect multiple specialty areas including oncology, dermatology, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, urology, nursing and allied health, among others. The event also features exhibits from industry leaders in manufacturing, marketing and sales, professional organizations, academia and publishing. Admission to the exhibit floor is free and will be open Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
According to Serge Mordon, PhD, program chair of the 2011 international summit and director of an INSERM research laboratory at Lille University Hospital, France, "We are excited to foster collaboration with key medical laser societies outside the U.S. and provide attendees this unique opportunity to grow professionally and connect with colleagues from around the world."
What's New for 2011
This year's expanded offerings feature a number of new sessions and panels designed to cover pioneering research, innovative clinical applications and new generation devices, as well as special programs for pre-career professionals on funding opportunities and grant writing. A sampling of "Hot Topics" includes:
- Interstitial Laser Therapy (ILT) as an Alternative to Open Surgery: Lower Rates of Infection and Better Aesthetic Results Earns ILT Industry Praise
- Photochemical Tissue Bonding: A Potential Strategy for Treating Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
- MR-Guided Laser Ablation of Liver and Kidney Tumors
- Acne Treatment Luncheon: Experts Discuss Novel and Proven Light Therapies to Treat Acne and Acne Scarring
- Endovenous Laser Ablation Takes the Helm as the Most Widely Accepted and Used Treatment Option for Insufficient Great and Short Saphenous Veins
- International Experiences in Lasers in Dermatology: The Skinny on New Home Devices, Treatment of Axillary Hyperhydrosis, Cellulite and Melasma, and more
Keynote Speaker
Invited guest speaker Neil R. Ogden, Chief, , General Surgery Devices Branch, Division of Surgery Orthopedic and Restorative Devices, Office of Device Evaluation, Food and Drug Administration will present "Light, Science, Medicine, and the FDA" at the Plenary Session on Friday, April 1st.
About The ASLMS
The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) is the world's preeminent resource for laser research, safety, education, and clinical knowledge. Founded in 1980, ASLMS promotes excellence in patient care by advancing clinical application of lasers and related technologies. For more information, visit www.aslms.org.
Journalists and Bloggers
For more information regarding press coverage and complimentary media registration or to schedule interviews with ASLMS speakers, please contact Nadine Tosk at 847.920.9858; nadinepr@gmail.com or Karen Sideris at 219.922.7537; kmssgs@msn.com.
SOURCE: The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)