Sustaining Partners
Bayer
Bayer is a global industry leader in radiology with a strong presence across all regions worldwide. As a trusted collaborator, Bayer provides radiologists with a portfolio of diagnostic imaging products and services along the Radiology workflow and engages collaboratively with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of diagnostic imaging scanners and healthcare IT partners. Bayer has been committed to radiology for more than 100 years and continues to partner with radiologists to guide diagnostic care.
Collaborating Partners
Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
About Bracco Imaging Bracco Imaging S.p.A., part of the Bracco Group, is one of the world’s leading companies in the diagnostic imaging business. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Bracco Imaging develops, manufactures and markets diagnostic imaging agents and solutions that meet medical needs.
Bracco Imaging offers a product and solution portfolio for all key diagnostic imaging modalities: X-ray Imaging (including Computed Tomography-CT, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiac Catheterization), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), and Nuclear Medicine through radioactive tracers. The diagnostic imaging portfolio is completed by a range of medical devices and advanced administration systems for contrast imaging products.
The company operates in over 100 markets worldwide, either directly or indirectly, through subsidiaries, joint ventures, licenses and distribution partnership agreements. With on-going research covering all key modalities, Bracco Imaging has a strong presence in key geographies: North America, Europe and Japan operating through the Joint Venture Bracco-Eisai Co. Ltd. The Company also operates in Brazil, South Korea, and China through the Joint Venture Bracco Sine Pharmaceutical Corp. Ltd.
Operational investments have been made in order to achieve top quality, compliant and sustainable ecofriendly production. Manufacturing activities are located in Italy, Switzerland, Japan, China, and Germany.
Bracco Imaging is an innovative Research and Development (R&D) structure with an efficient process oriented approach and a track record of innovation in the diagnostic imaging industry. R&D activities are managed in the three Research Centers located in Italy, Switzerland, and the USA. To learn more about Bracco Imaging, visit www.braccoimaging.com.
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, Calif., markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and interventional X-ray equipment. For more information, visit Canon Medical Systems’ website at https://us.medical.canon.
Guerbet, LLC
With over 90 years’ experience, Guerbet is a pioneer in the contrast agent field and the global specialist of the medical imaging market. It offers a comprehensive range of X-Ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Interventional Radiology and Theranostics (IRT) products, along with a range of injectors and related medical devices to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The acquisition of Mallinckrodt’s “contrast media and delivery systems” (CMDS) activity has doubled its size with an expanded offering. In 2014, the combined pro forma sales of Guerbet and the CMDS activity represented approximately €800 million, with around 2,500 employees. Guerbet (GBT) is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Segment B – Mid Caps).
iSchemaView Rapid
RAPID is a fully automated multi-modality imaging platform that provides maps of cerebral blood flow which aid physicians in determining whether brain tissue is likely to be irreversibly injured or potentially still salvageable. RAPID has been used in randomized endovascular trials, under the studies’ IRB approval, for selecting patients for both early and late window thrombectomy. These landmark trials, SWIFT PRIME, EXTEND IA, DAWN and DEFUSE 3, have substantially increased the number of patients who can be successfully treated and expanded the treatment window to 24 hours. In the European Union, an additional RAPID module is also available that provides automated ASPECT scores. iSchemaView: redefining stroke care worldwide.
Philips Healthcare
Philips Healthcare - Enabling better health and better care at lower cost Philips is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s lives across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Applying advanced technologies and deep clinical and consumer insights, Philips delivers integrated solutions that improve people’s health and enable better outcomes. Partnering with its customers, Philips seeks to transform how healthcare is delivered and experienced. The company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care.
Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is committed to becoming the trusted partner of healthcare providers worldwide, enabling them to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Driven by our long legacy of engineering excellence and our pioneering approach to developing the latest advancements, we are a global leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, clinical IT, and services. Siemens Healthineers is dedicated to helping our partners be successful – clinically, operationally and financially – from prevention through diagnosis and treatment. To learn more about Siemens Healthineers, please visit usa.siemens.com/Healthineers.
