VBIC Annual Network Meeting Celebrates Innovation and Excellence in Biomedical Imaging

The 2024 Annual VBIC Network Meeting concluded on a high note, celebrating groundbreaking advancements in biomedical imaging and the exceptional contributions of its community.

Keynote speakers set the tone for the event, delivering thought-provoking presentations:

• Professor John Greenwood, CEO of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, captivated attendees with insights into Cardiovascular MR.
• Professor Andrew Zalesky, from the University of Melbourne, explored high-resolution normative modeling and its transformative applications.

The event honoured outstanding individuals with the 2024 VBIC Awards:

• Roxane Dilcher received the VBIC Early Career Researcher award.
• Remika Mito was recognized as the VBIC Emerging Leader.

Industry leaders shared cutting-edge developments in imaging research:

• Daniel Staeb (Siemens Healthineers), Raisa Hashem (AWS), and Vinay Prusty, MD (Lilly) showcased innovations driving the field forward.

Special appreciation was extended to Wojtek James Goscinski and the National Imaging Facility team for their invaluable support in making the event possible.

Dynamic powerpitch presentations highlighted the talent and creativity of researchers, while sponsors, including Siemens Healthineers, AWS, Eli Lilly, the National Imaging Facility, and GE HealthCare, were celebrated for their vital role in championing innovation.

The meeting left attendees inspired and energized, paving the way for future breakthroughs in biomedical imaging.