Emerging Topics in IR
On-demand
Originally recorded August 2, 2025
Emerging Topics in IR
Join us for a webinar exploring the cutting-edge intersection of stem cell therapies and interventional radiology, featuring expert insights on intra-arterial delivery methods, clinical translation challenges, and patient selection strategies. The program also showcases the transformative role of AI and robotics in modern interventional procedures, covering robotic-assisted intra-arterial interventions and percutaneous techniques. This comprehensive session brings together leading experts to discuss the latest advances, ongoing barriers, and future directions in these rapidly evolving fields that are reshaping interventional radiology practice.
program
Session 1 (9-10 am): Stem Cells in IR
- Introduction to Stem Cells and Interventional Radiology, Dr. Rouzbahani
- An overview of stem cell biology, mechanisms of action, and the rationale for interventional radiology as a delivery method, Dr. Prologo
- Intra-arterial Stem Cell Delivery to the Knee and Hip, Dr Ghanaati
- Challenges and Future Directions in Stem Cell Therapies, Dr Ghanaati
- Insights into clinical translation, patient selection, and ongoing barriers in the field, Dr. Rouzbahani
- Panel Discussion
Session 2 (10-11 am): AI and Robotics
- Overview of the importance of Ai for the Robotic community, Dr. Guilhem Beoris
- Role of Robotics in intra arterial intervention, Dr. Nariman Nezami
- Percutaneous Robotic assisted intervention, Dr. Baptiste Bonnet
- Panel Discussion
Faculty
Dr. Jafar Golzarian
North Star Vascular & Interventional | University of Minnesota
Pr. Marc Sapoval
Université de paris/ Hopital Européen Georges Pompidou
Dr. Maedeh Rouzbahani
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Dr. John David Prologo
Emory Healthcare
Dr. Hossein Ghanaati
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Dr. Tom Boeken
Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou
Dr. Shamar Young
University of Arizona
Dr. Okan Ince
Rush Medical Center
Guilhem Boéris
Wandercraft
Dr. Nariman Nezami
The Georgetown University Medical Center
Dr. Baptiste Bonnet
Gustave Roussy
Contact
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