The Interventional Radiology Translational Research and Simulation Lab (IR-TRSL) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital proudly celebrated its reopening on February 19 following the upgrade of our Philips AlluraClarity FD-20 angio-interventional system to a Philips state-of-the-art Azurion 7 M20 Release 3.
Our esteemed speakers shared brief remarks on the facility and research work, as well as the strong collaborations between Philips Healthcare and Cincinnati Children’s.
The newly installed Philips Azurion 7 M20 Release 3 represents the forefront of image-guided therapy technology, offering an unparalleled clinical platform equipped with advanced imaging capabilities. The system’s features, such as fluoroscopy, Smart CT, and live 3D image guidance, enhance the precision and effectiveness of minimally invasive procedures.
A key highlight of the reopening was the dedication of the lab in memory of Rami Nachabe PhD, a cherished friend and Philips IGT clinical scientist. Rami was a dedicated researcher who collaborated closely with numerous colleagues at Cincinnati Children’s, leaving an enduring impact on the field of interventional radiology and image-guided therapy.
The IR-TRSL is designed to foster collaboration and innovation. It serves as a hub for groundbreaking research, training, and education, with core functions that include:
We are excited about the future of interventional radiology research and innovation at Cincinnati Children’s and look forward to continued collaboration with our partners in academia and industry. We would like to extend our gratitude to all who attended our open house, toured the newly updated space, and showed their ongoing support for our mission to advance the field of image-guided therapy.
Amanda Wallingford is the current program manager for Interventional Radiology Translational Research and Simulation Lab (IR-TRSL). She is also a technologist and Interventional Radiology safety coach. As coaches they educate employees on expected safety behaviors. They also help roll out safety initiatives and act as safety resources and role models in their respective Radiology subsections. In 2016 she was awarded the Department's Safety Award.
Glenn Miñano is a media specialist in the Department of Radiology, providing graphic design, photography, printing, video services, and administration of the department’s online properties. His works have been published in several medical articles, such as the American Journal of Radiology and the American Institute of Ultrasound. He has been providing these services to the Radiology Department since 1996.
Meredith Towbin is a freelance copy editor and writer. She has copyedited the Department of Radiology’s blog since it launched. She also works as a copy editor for the home improvement website BobVila.com. Her writing has been featured on HuffPost as well as other writing sites.
