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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.

 
Emerging Topics in IR

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

Jafar Golzarian

Dr. Jafar Golzarian

North Star Vascular & Interventional | University of Minnesota

Marc Sapoval

Pr. Marc Sapoval

Université de paris/ Hopital Européen Georges Pompidou

Maedeh Rouzbahani

Dr. Maedeh Rouzbahani

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

John David Prologo

Dr. John David Prologo

Emory Healthcare

Dr. Hossein Ghanaati

Tehran University of Medical Sciences​

Tom Boeken

Dr. Tom Boeken

Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou

Shamar Young

Dr. Shamar Young

University of Arizona

Okan Ince

Dr. Okan Ince

Rush Medical Center

interventional radiology

Guilhem Boéris

Wandercraft

Nariman Nezami

Dr. Nariman Nezami

The Georgetown University Medical Center

Baptiste Bonnet

Dr. Baptiste Bonnet

Gustave Roussy

Contact

GEST Education

The GEST Group has developed premiere events including the annual GEST conference, focused topic meetings and summits where physicians come to learn from other physicians in the field of embolization.
 
 

Thank you to the following companies for supporting this educational event through sponsorship or educational grants.