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SAVI Brachytherapy Education
Who should attend?
This course is designed as an information and education program for breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, clinical staff and administrators who are looking to implement or expand their brachytherapy program.
Courses may be limited in size to preserve the quality of the hands-on experience. To be added to the list of interest for any of the below programs, please select a date and a Merit Medical representative will contact you to discuss course availability. Don’t see a date that meets your needs? We may be able to help place you in another opportunity.
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Location | Program Faculty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 8, 2020 4:00pm EST / 1:00pm PST | Online | Catheryn Yashar, MD Dan Scanderbeg, PhD | |
| Future Dates to be Announced | TBA | TBA |
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
- Clinical Efficacy and Outcomes SAVI Brachy
- 2-Day Treatment Protocol with SAVI (TRIUMPH-T)
- Advantages of Shourtcourse APBI during COVID-19
ON DEMAND WEBINARS
| Webinar Date / Time | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Fraction Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) with SAVI Recorded April 3, 2020 | Catheryn Yashar, MD |
Featured Presenters
Cate Yashar, MD
Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, Assistant Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Chief of Medical Staff, UC San Diego Health, La Jolla CA
Dr. Yashar is a board-certified radiation oncologist who specializes in treating breast and gynecologic cancers. Dr. Yashar uses carefully targeted, high doses of radiation energy to destroy or damage cancer cells. She manages the care and treatment of cancer patients and works closely with other doctors, including medical and surgical oncologists, to provide comprehensive care. As the Assistant Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and chief of the radiation breast service Dr. Yashar devotes her time delivering outstanding, innovative oncologic care. Her research interests include single entry accelerated partial breast irradiation and focal high-dose rate irradiation techniques. Dr. Yashar completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Michigan Medical School and trained in a gynecologic oncology fellowship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed a second residency in radiation oncology at University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Yashar earned her medical degree from Northwestern University. She is a fellow of the American Society of Radiation Oncology, the American College of Radiology, the American Brachytherapy Society, the American College of Radiation Oncology and is a past President of the American Brachytherapy Society. She frequently speaks at national and international meetings.
Dan Scanderbeg, PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Director in the Division of Medical Physics overseeing Brachytherapy and Regulatory Affairs at Univerisity of California, San Diego Treatment Centers
A dedicated clinical physicist, he has considerable expertise and experience in the use of low-dose-rate (LDR) and high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy covering a wide variety of tumor types and sites, including breast cancer, head & neck cancer, soft tissue sarcomas, gynecological cancers, ocular melanomas and prostate cancer. He works closely with radiation oncologists, ophthalmologists and others to design and deliver the optimal treatment for these patients, often requiring the fabrication of customized devices. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Scanderbeg has research interests ranging from novel, custom brachytherapy treatments and devices, to deformable image registration and dose accumulation, 3D printing for medical applications, and educational methods and platforms. He also enjoys instructing residents and students as well as spending time on educational outreach. Dr. Scanderbeg has produced several instructional presentations and videos on brachytherapy treatment planning that are freely available and is working on curriculum with Radiating Hope to assist in developing programs in low and middle income countries. He serves on multiple committees at the University as well as with local, national and international organizations including the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) where he serves on the Public Education Committee and the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) where he serves on the Membership Committee and Physics Committee.
