Meeting with CIBR (June 24, 2010)

On June 24, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) co-sponsored a Capitol Hill event with the Coalition for Imaging & Bioengineering Research (CIBR) and Representative Edolphus Towns (D-NY). The event was of great interest to Hill staff, which began with opening remarks from Representative Towns and former Majority Leader Dick Gephardt.

SWHR, a member of CIBR, brought a unique patient voice to the event, highlighting innovations from approximately 13 different medical technology companies. SWHR explained to Hill staff the key role that diagnostic imaging has in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, especially for women.

CIBR was created in 2006, to be a diverse and unified voice in support of imaging research. SHWR supports CIBR and its work to improve imaging research, outcomes, and safety for patients while appropriately utilizing medical imaging.

To see more information, please visit www.CIBR.org.