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Exhibitors & Sponsors
The Fetal Medicine Foundation is grateful to the following
sponsors and exhibitors for their generous support for the
7th World Congress in Fetal Medicine |
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Platinum level sponsor |
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 Medison
Co LTD Technomedics
In 1985, Medison started as the first company
to develop high-tech ultrasonic equipment within Korean medical
market, continuing to challenge and advance the ultrasound
diagnostic technology ever since.
Now after 23 years, with more than 80% of
its sales coming from overseas, MEDISON is truly a global enterprise,
with an International network of local affiliates and distributors
in 90 countries around the world.
MEDISON takes great pride in its leading
ultrasound technologies and leads the way in setting new standards
in ultrasound research and development.
A leader in advanced digital beam-formation
that makes highly accurate diagnostic imaging a reality – developed
a network for easier implementation of ultrasound technology – produced
the world’s first high tech 3D fetal imaging technology.
With its vision of becoming the leader in
the global diagnostic ultrasound equipment landscape, MEDISON
continually strives to promote health and happiness for mankind
by providing better diagnostic systems to medical world
www.medison.com |
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Gold level sponsors |
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 Philips
Philips is one of the world’s leading
technology companies, with a long history of practical innovation
and visionary design. In healthcare, we are committed to understanding
the human and technological needs of patients and caregivers.
We believe this understanding will help us deliver solutions
that not only enable more confident diagnoses and more efficient
delivery of care, but also improve the overall experience of
care.
We offer equipment, software, and services
for imaging, patient monitoring, resuscitation and much more.
People focused. Healthcare simplified.
www.philips.com/healthcare |
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 GE
Healthcare
www.gehealthcare.com |
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Standard Plus level sponsors |
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 Aloka
For over 50 years ALOKA has been the world’s leading
pioneer of ultrasound systems for the medical and health science
industries. We provide solutions to the Obstetrics/Gynaecology,
Radiology, Cardiovascular, Surgical and Veterinary fields.
Our dedication to excellence has provided our users with the
instruments they need to ensure the best quality of life for
their patients. Known for our unparalleled fundamental image
quality, superior system reliability and cutting edge technology,
ALOKA remains the ideal choice for exceptional diagnostic ultrasound
imaging in the field of Women’s Healthcare. ALOKA’s
focused dedication to diagnostic ultrasound imaging allows
us to offer a wide range of products to meet the needs of every
Obstetrics & Gynaecology practice. From our premium systems:
ProSound ALPHA 10 & ProSound ALPHA 7 to our very popular
SSD-3500SX, to our portable black and white systems, ALOKA
has the right solution for every practice size and diagnostic
requirement. At the 7th World Congress of Fetal Medicine we
will be highlighting our flagship ProSound Alpha 10 & the
new Alpha 7 systems featuring Directional eFlow imaging, a
highly sensitive mode for evaluation of blood perfusion including
placenta, umbilical cord, fetal brain, fetal arteries, fetal
kidneys, and maternal blood flow.
www.aloka-europe.com |
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 Perkin
Elmer
As the global leader in systems for newborn
and maternal screening, PerkinElmer is recognized for its commitment
to health during pregnancy. The company is collaborating with
the world’s leading research teams in investigating new
1st trimester markers for adverse pregnancy outcomes such as
pre-eclampsia, preterm birth and IUGR.
Acquisition of NTD Laboratories, Inc, a reference
laboratory specializing in prenatal risk assessment has made
PerkinElmer the premier provider of prenatal screening for
Down syndrome, trisomy 18/13 and open neural tube defects in
the USA.
The company’s newest biochemistry platform,
DELFIA® Xpress is a random access analyzer, ideally suited
for clinics as well as laboratories. Its analytical performance,
combined with support for today’s preferred trisomy screening
strategies helps in reducing numbers of invasive diagnostic
procedures.
PerkinElmer is also developing new methods
to revolutionize cytogenetics. Its Array Comparative Genomic
Hybridization (aCGH) chips allow molecular karyotyping and,
hence, superior detection of chromosomal abnormalities.
Following its acquisition of ViaCell, Inc.,
PerkinElmer is able to offer the ViaCord® product line
for the collection and preservation of umbilical cord blood
stem cells. Families can thus opt to preserve their baby's
umbilical cord blood at the time of birth for possible future
medical use in treating life-threatening diseases.
www.perkinelmer.com |
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 Siemens
Siemens Healthcare is one of the world’s
largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is
a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence
and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies
as well as in knowledge engineering, including information
technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics
acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first fully integrated
diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics,
therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented
by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers
solutions across the entire continuum of care – from
prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care.
The company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates
in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens
Healthcare reported sales of €9.85 billion, orders of €10.27
billion, and group profit of €1.32 billion.
www.siemens.com/healthcare |
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Standard level sponsors |
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 Toshiba
As a world leader in diagnostic imaging we provide you with ultrasound systems that offer outstanding clinical performance backed by a comprehensive array of unique, clinically validated technologies. A full range of high-performance imaging functions allows you to visualize minute tissue details and vascular structures in 2D, 3D or 4D with precision for a faster and more accurate diagnosis. Every aspect of our diagnostic ultrasound equipment is designed to help you carry out your examinations more efficiently.
Toshiba: Made for Patients, Made for you, Made for Life |
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 B•R•A•H•M•S
Aktiengesellschaft
B•R•A•H•M•S Aktiengesellschaft
specialises in innovative products which facilitate earlier
diagnosis of diseases and better control of therapy, thus enabling
doctors to provide more efficient and economic patient care.
Major fields of activity are laboratory tests
in prenatal screening, thyroid diseases, oncology, and sepsis.
www.brahms.de |
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 Monica
Healthcare
www.monicahealthcare.com |
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 Karl
Storz Kurzprofil 2
KARL STORZ is a renowned manufacturer that
is well established in all fields of endoscopy and can
be considered as market leader in rigid endoscopy. The
still family held company was founded in 1945 in Tuttlingen,
Germany, and has grown to one with a worldwide presence and
4000 employees. KARL STORZ offers a range of both rigid and
flexible endoscopes for
a broad variety of applications. Today’s product range
also includes fully integrated concepts for the OR and servicing.
www.karlstorz.com
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 Diagnostic
Products (Hologic Inc.)
Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer
and supplier of premium diagnostic and medical imaging systems
and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs
of women. Hologic leads the industry in digital mammography
systems and offers the most advanced technology for breast
imaging and intervention.
Hologic is committed to enhancing women’s
lives through earlier detection, improved diagnosis and less
invasive treatments. Core business units are focused on mammography
and breast biopsy, radiation treatment for early-stage breast
cancer, cervical cancer screening, treatment for mennorrhagia,
osteoporosis assessment, preterm birth screening, and mini
C-arm and extremity MRI imaging for orthopedic applications.
www.hologic.com |
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 BiTech
BI-TECH company began its activity in the year 2000 as one of the first laboratories in Italy to perform first trimester biochemical screening for Down Syndrome.
Through a network of agents, BI-TECH has promoted the screening policy according to the FMF approach, both under the clinical and laboratory practice point of view. In fact it is, at the moment, the first and only lab in Italy certified by FMF.
The other main area of interest of the company is the prevention of cervical carcinoma, using Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) screening and liquid phase citology.
BI-TECH is present in Italy with three laboratories in Milan, Rome and Palermo in order to accomplish with criteria of good laboratory practice in terms of time elapsing from blood sampling to analysis.
BI-TECH supports the University of Milan in different clinical trials including Down Syndome screening and prevention of cervical carcinoma.
Its network of agents throughout Italy provides information regarding BI-TECH activities.
BI-TECH performs on a yearly basis 20.000 biochemical screenings (PAPP-A and free ß-hCG) for Down Syndrome, 10.000 HPV tess and 20.000 liquid phase Pap Tests being the leader in obstetrical and gynaecological diagnostic services in Italy.
www.bi-tech.it
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Vasa Preavia
www.vasapraevia.co.uk |
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Astraia