Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists — July 9–12, 2014, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
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Funding pathways for Canadian medical physics researchMedical physics research in Canada sits at the intersection of healthcare, engineering, physical science, and patient-centred innovation. Projects can involve…Mobile dosimetry solutions at COMP 2014The 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists brought together clinical scientists, researchers, educators, vendors,…Understanding COMP and CARO in Canadian Radiation CareThe Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) and the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists (CARO) are separate professional organizations…The physics of photodynamic therapy: new frontiersPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) sits at the intersection of optical engineering, photochemistry, oncology, and clinical medical physics. A photosensitizing drug is…Banff’s Arts And Culture After DarkWhen a professional conference ends for the day, Banff offers an evening atmosphere that feels very different from a conventional business destination. The…How to Access the 2014 COMP Conference Proceedings OnlineThe archived website for the 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists preserves the information delegates needed…Advances in Compensator-Based IMRT DeliveryCompensator-based intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) remains an important chapter in the development of conformal radiotherapy. Before highly…The COMP Student Chapter and the Value of Conference ParticipationThe COMP Student Chapter gives emerging medical physicists a way to connect academic study with the professional life of clinical practice, research, and…Medical Physics Across Rural And Remote CanadaMedical physics supports safe, effective healthcare wherever radiation, imaging, nuclear medicine, or complex treatment systems are used. In Canada, that…A Guide to Banff’s Local Cuisine and Dining OptionsBanff brings together mountain scenery, a strong regional food identity, and a dining scene suited to both relaxed holidays and tightly scheduled professional…
