Proton Therapy Center Workshop

April 11-13, 2013

Registration is now closed, full to capacity

South Campus Building 4, 
4SCR1.100
1901 East Road
Houston, Texas 77054

General Information

This workshop will provide general training and practical knowledge of the clinical aspects of proton therapy physics, treatment planning, and quality assurance (QA). The MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center treats a variety of cancers with proton therapy. The center’s clinical staffs are experts in their fields and have in-depth knowledge and extensive experience for creating optimal proton treatment plans that are both safe and effective. The Proton Therapy Center has also been a pioneer in treating patients with pencil beam technology for a wide range of disease sites, including head and neck cancers using intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT). This workshop is designed to share the center’s knowledge and experience to help existing and future proton centers master the technique and address potential physics, treatment planning and QA issues at their institutions.

We invite physicists, dosimetrists and physicians around the world who are treating or planning to treat their patients with proton therapy, to attend. 

Workshop Topics:

• Physics Physics Lectures
  • Intro to QA
  • Proton TPS Commissioning
  • Dose Calculation and Optimization
• Practicum
  • Physics OA
• Dosimetry Planning Demos
  • Prostate, Lung, Esophagus
  • Intracranial, CSI & Head & Neck

 Proton Therapy Workshop Agenda (Printable Agenda)

General Proton Therapy Information Flyer

Pediatric Cancer Therapy Information Flyer

Registration Information

• On-site registration opens at 7:30 am on Thursday and Friday, April 11-12, 2013 in the lobby on the first floor of South Campus Building 4, 4SCRB1.1110.
• Advance registration is encouraged as space and materials are limited.  Please see the registration form for applicable fees.
• The advance registration will begin on February 1, 2013 and will end on March 15, 2013. From March 16, 2013 to Friday April 12, 2013, late registration fees will apply.

Telephone registrations are not accepted.

When you register online a receipt/confirmation letter will be emailed automatically to the email address you list on the registration form.  If you register by fax or mail a receipt/confirmation letter sent to you within ten working days of receipt of your fee.

The full conference registration fee includes the tuition, breaks, lunches.

Accommodations

Residence Inn by Marriott- Medical Center
7710 Main | Houston, TX 77030
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houas-residence-inn-houston-medical-center-reliant-park/

Dates: April 10-13, 2013

Group Rate: $119.00 per night plus 17% tax

Room Block: (Studio Queen: 1 Queen bed, Living Room with sofa sleeper, Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom)

Complimentary Breakfast Buffet: A complimentary Breakfast Buffet each morning is included with the Rate.

Reservations: Individuals to call in and request the Room Block Workshop Rate (Proton Therapy Center Workshop) 1-713-660-7993
 
Please contact Alex Solorzano to make your reservation via email: Alex.Solorzano2@marriott.com or direct line 713-351-1025.

All reservations require a credit card number to guarantee the reservation.

Van Shuttle Transportation: Van shuttle is available to all Residence Inn by Marriott-Medical Center Guests. There is "No Designated" transportation for your Group. Please have your Attendees scheduled themselves accordingly.  Transportation is available 6AM-9PM, Monday-Friday and 10AM-8PM, Saturday-Sunday.  Van runs every 30 minutes, every hour and half-hour.

Other area hotels visit: www.hotels.com

Parking Information

Conference Visitor / Attendee Parking
1902 East Road

Satellite Map of Conference Location and Parking lot

Visitor parking is a flat rate of $5 per day, No in and outs

Ground Transportation (prices are subject to change)

• Houston is served by two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU).
• Taxicabs are available at an estimated cost of $50-60 to or from William P. Hobby Airport or George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel for $27 one-way, $54 round-trip.  For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll free at 800-258-3826 or on-line at www.supershuttle.com.
• Super Shuttle operates a shuttle bus between William P. Hobby Airport and the Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel for $24 one-way and $48 round-trip.  For more information, call 713-523-8888 or toll free at
  800-258-3826 or on-line at  www.supershuttle.com.

Houston Visitor Information

• Houston Visitor Information
• Directions to MD Anderson

Refund/Cancellation Policy

The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a writ- ten request is received on or before March 15, 2013. No refunds will be granted after that date. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. For additional information, contact CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866.

The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or by the phone or fax numbers provided on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of CME/Conference Management is limited to the registration fee.  CME/Conference Management will refund the full registration fee.  The Department of CME/Conference Management reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Special Assistance

Contact the Department of CME/Conference Management at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 if you have any special dietary or ADA accommodation needs.