Molecular-Guided Surgery Ⅱ: Introduction to the conference

摘要

The Molecular Guided Surgery Ⅱ conference grew in attendance and scope from the previous year, when it originated. While several speakers and research groups presented as in the past year, the inclusion of surgeons involved in MGS was specifically increased by more invited and contributed speakers from this group. The interaction of basic scientists, translational scientists, companies and practicing surgeons is exactly the intersection of driving factors that the conference has strived for, and definitely achieved this year. The presentations started with Advanced Molecular Imaging Methods, and then transitioned into Molecular Contrast Agents, and then to Imaging Systems. The conference then continued with Pre-clinical applications and the Clinical Translation of this, and led to ongoing Clinical Applications. The program finalized with a discussion panel on the topic of future potential and current limitations in the field, having input from surgeons, translational academics, industry and with input from a working group from the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM).