SIR 2016 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 2016, the society's Annual Scientific Meeting.
The information on this page is subject to revision.
Vancouver Convention Centre, April 2-7, 2016: Only SIR 2016 offers the diversity of topics, the range of learning environments, the unparalleled access to expert faculty and leading thinkers in the specialty.
SIR 2016 Program Chair J. 'Fritz' Angle: "Vancouver, it's not that far!"
Media Resources
Visit the SIR 2016 virtual newsroom for more information, press releases and schedules for media events.
Registration
For media registration questions, please contact Elise Castelli, (703) 460-5572; or Ellen Acconcia, (703) 460-5582.
Registration is complimentary to credentialed media. Please see SIR's Media Guidelines for complete information regarding press access and activities.
Please note: 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. Exhibitors who wish to place press materials in the SIR newsroom must submit a request and the materials for review to SIR’s communication department in advance of the meeting. There will be a table for exhibitor materials in the SIR on site newsroom. For more information about these services, please contact the communications department; (703) 691-1805.
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 more than 4,000 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, Vancouver, British Columbia
When: April 2–April 7, 2016
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, British Columbia
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SIR 2016 Awards
SIR 2016 Gold Medal Recipients
 Ernest J. Ferris, M.D., FSIR |
 Ho-Young Song, M.D., Ph.D. |
 Robert L. Vogelzang, M.D., FSIR |
The Gold Medal presentation will take place on Monday, April 4, 2016, during SIR 2016 in Vancouver.
2016 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecturer
 Scott O. Trerotola, M.D., FSIR |
The Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture will be delivered on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, during SIR 2016 in Vancouver.