6th Course on the Theory and Practice of Infra Red Thermal Imaging in Medicine

June 29- July 1, 2005, University of Glamorgan

Programme:

Day 1 (Wednesday, 29June):
Theoretical and Historical Basis of Thermal Imaging in Medicine

• 11.00-12.15 Registration in the Foyer of 'J-Block' (also known as 'Tâf' Building) next to 'Bytes' cafeteria
  
• 12.30-13.30 Lunch
• 13.30-14.30 History and development of IR imaging (FR)
• 14.30-14.40 Physical principles of heat transfer (FR)
• 14.40-15.20 Break and check-in to University accomodation
• 15.20-16.15 Principles of thermal physiology 1 (KA)
• 16.15-16.30 Film (cold and warm exposure)
• 16.30-17.20 Principles of Thermal Physiology 2 (KA)

Day 2 (Thursday, 30 June):
Clinical Applications of Thermal Imaging

• 09.00-09.45 Standard protocols for image capture (FR)
• 09.45-10.15 Provocation tests 1 (FR)
• 10.15-10.45 Provocation tests 2 (KA)
• 10.45-11.15 Break
• 11.15-12.15 Detector and camera systems (RT)
• 12.15-12.45 CTHERM software introduction (PP)
• 13.00-14.15 Lunch
• 14.15 15.15 Parallel sessions, two groups:
  • Film (Living body- thermoregulation)
  • Practical Lab image capture
• 15.15-15.30 Break
• 15.30-16.30 Causes of temperature increase (KA)
• 16.30-17.15 Causes of temperature decrease (KA)

• 19:00 Course Dinner

Day 3 (Friday, 1July):
Practical session capturing and analysing images

• 09.15-09.50 Producing a thermographic report (KA)
• 09.50-10.10 Discussion
• 10.10-10.25 Break
• 10.30-12.30 Practical Session:
  • Using CTHERM software on images taken on day 2 and guided image analysis (FR/KA)
• 12.30-12.45 Reliability and Limitations of IR measurements
• 13.00-14.00 Lunch - Gallery Suite ("Conservatory Restaurant")
• 14.00-15.00 Future developments of thermal imaging in medicine
  • 1. Image databases and image exchange (FR)
  • 2. Integration into hospital DICOM systems (FR)
  • 3. Medical Education, Journals and conferences (KA)
• 15.00 Close

Registration Fee

£350. Cheques should be made payable to The University of Glamorgan. Prior reservation is essential. Booking form below.

The fee includes:

• lunch and refreshment breaks,
• book on thermal imaging in medicine,
• CD of archived IR imaging in medicine publications.

Accommodation

As the course is being held during the academic term every effort will be made to find campus accommodation for those participants who need to stay at the University.Check-in after 14:00. If you plan to arrive late in the evening, please let us know.

There are also some Hotels and B&Bs nearby (contact details on request, see booking form) for those with a car.

Certificate

The course is recognised by the University of Glamorgan and certificates will be issued to all who complete the course.

How to find us and how to get here by air, train, car or bus (train time tables, maps, etc)

Booking form (61 KB, MS-Word format)

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