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Sponsor support for medical physics researchMedical physics advances when rigorous research can move from a laboratory, clinic, or graduate project into dependable patient care. Equipment manufacturers,…The Role of Automation in Radiation Therapy PlanningRadiation therapy planning has evolved from a largely manual dosimetric exercise into a data-rich clinical process. Medical physicists, radiation oncologists,…Medical physics history in focus at COMP 2014The 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists brought together clinical practitioners, researchers, educators,…Exploring Banff Gondola And Local Mountain AttractionsBanff offered 2014 COMP delegates an exceptional setting for combining scientific exchange with Rocky Mountain sightseeing. Between sessions at the Banff…The 2014 COMP Annual Meeting: A Member-Focused SummaryThe 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists brought together professionals in Banff, Alberta, for several days of…Networking Reception: Building Professional Connections In BanffA professional conference reception can shape the experience of an entire scientific meeting. In Banff, the 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian…MRI Safety And Quality Assurance In Medical Physics AbstractsThe archived program for the 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists offers a useful snapshot of how Canadian medical…How Banff Supported Continuing Education in Medical PhysicsThe 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) in Banff, Alberta, was designed as a professional learning…Emerging Trends In Proton Therapy At COMPEmerging Trends in Proton Therapy Discussed at COMP reflects a period when the technology was moving from specialist adoption toward broader clinical…The role of medical physicists in diagnostic radiology quality controlDiagnostic radiology depends on equipment that can produce clinically useful images while keeping patient exposure as low as reasonably achievable. Achieving…
