World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical EngineeringSeptember 7 - 12, 2009 Munich, Germany. IFMBE Proceedings - Vol. 25/XIII Special Topics and Workshops

The congress`s unique structure represents the two dimensions of technology and medicine: 13 themes on science and medical technologies intersect with five challenging main topics of medicine to create a maximum of synergy and integration of aspects on research, development and application. Each of the congress themes was chaired by two leading experts. The themes address specific topics of medicine and technology that provide multiple and excellent opportunities for exchanges. TOC:Radiation Oncology.- Diagnostic Imaging.- Radiation Protection and Dosimetry, Biological Effects of lonizing and Non-lonizing Radiation.- Image Processing, Biosignal Processing, Modelling and Simulation, Biomechanics.- Information and Communication in Medicine, Telemedicine and e-Health.- Surgery, Minimal Invasive Interventions, Endoscopy and Image Guided Therapy.- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Instrumentation, Clinical Engineering.- Micro- and Nanosystems in Medicine, Active Implants, Biosensors.- Neuroengineering, Neural Systems, Rehabilitation and Prosthetics.- Biomaterials, Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Artificial Organs.- Biomedical Engineering for Audiology, Ophthalmology, Emergency and Dental Medicine.- General Subjects.- Special Topics.