SIR 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting Newsroom

Welcome to the Society of Interventional Radiology's newsroom. Please visit regularly to obtain the latest news and updated information for SIR 2015, the society's 40th Annual Scientific Meeting. The information on this page is subject to revision.

Media Registration/Attendance

Media Registration

For media registration questions only, please contact Ellen Acconcia, (703) 460-5582, or Maryann Verrillo, (703) 460-5572

Media Resources

For reporters only:

SIR 2015 media telebriefing

A media phone briefing with interventional radiology researchers who are harnessing image-guided therapies to develop breakthrough treatments and presenting this information at the Society of Interventional Radiology 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting. View participants, learn more.

SIR 2015 Press Releases

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SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting

SIR's Annual Scientific Meeting is a recognized forum for peer-reviewed presentations of new research by interventional radiologists and allied scientists from around the world. It provides a host of news opportunities ranging from scientific presentations and news conferences to hands-on workshops and technical exhibits.

  • Attracts nearly 5,000 physicians, scientists and allied health professionals
  • Features nearly 400 scientific presentations and posters covering the latest trends in interventional radiology research
  • Showcases technical exhibits and product demonstrations
  • Delivers opportunity to interview experts in interventional radiology/minimally invasive treatments

Annual Scientific Meeting

When: Feb. 28–March 5, 2015
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta

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Media information

Please note:
  • The SIR 2015 newsroom is open only to members of the working press who can furnish proof that their attendance results in news coverage. Please review the Media Policies and Guidelines prior to registration.
  • SIR does not release its list of reporter attendees. Typically, they are comprised of national reporters, trade press, local TV reporters and freelance writers. Exhibitors may reach on site press in SIR’s newsroom by distributing company materials. We have a table for exhibitor materials in the SIR newsroom on site. Exhibitors must submit information for the newsroom to SIR’s communication department in advance of the meeting for review. Exhibitors/representatives may come to the press room and give SIR staff their materials to place in the newsroom. For more information about these services, please contact the communications department by phone at (703) 691-1805 or via email at Comm@SIRweb.org.

Details

  • Newsroom: Georgia World Congress Center, room A406
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (EST), Saturday—Tuesday; 8-10 a.m., Wednesday
  • Wifi, work tables
  • News conference room: Georgia World Congress Center, room A407
  • Guidelines for Reporters
  • Breakfast and lunch provided
  • Access to interventional radiology experts who can talk about the latest trends and research

SIR 2015 Awards

SIR 2015 Gold Medal Recipients


Johannes Lammer, MD, FSIR
Harvey L. Neiman, MD, FSIR
Anne C. Roberts, MD, FSIR

The Gold Medal presentation will take place at 10:00 am in the Sidney Marcus Auditorium on Tuesday, March 3.

2015 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecturer


Robert K. Kerlan, MD, FSIR

The 2015 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture will be delivered at 10:00 am in the Sidney Marcus Auditorium on Sunday, March 1.

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