Aurora Imaging Technology Wins 2006 New England Innovation Award.NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc., the developer and manufacturer of the Aurora(R) 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. System with Bilateral UltraRODEO(R), is the first and only FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. cleared MRI system designed specifically for breast imaging, is a proud recipient of the 2006 Innovation Award by the Smaller Business Association of New England (SBANE SBANE Smaller Business Association of New England ). Established in 1986, SBANE's New England Innovation Awards recognize companies that are not merely successful, but whose success is due to innovation and thought leadership. "Innovation is at the heart of economic prosperity and SBANE continues to recognize those companies that have transformed their innovative ideas into a product or service that delivers proven value," said SBANE President, Robert A. Baker. More than 100 companies have been presented with Innovation Awards since its inception, including Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., Genzyme Corporation, Hologic, Staples, Candela candela (kăndĕ`lə), in weights and measures: see candle. A unit of measurement of the intensity of light. Part of the SI system of measurement, one candela (cd) is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a radiant intensity Laser Corp, Vermont Teddy Bear, KRONOS, Inc., Nantucket Nectars and ECI ECI Employment Cost Index ECI Election Commission(er) of India ECI Enterprise Content Integration ECI Early Childhood Intervention ECI Environmental Change Institute Biotech to name just a few. "This year, over 170 deserving companies were nominated," noted Aurora's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Olivia Cheng. "It is a great honor to be given this prestigious SBANE award as recognition of our innovative technology in the field of breast imaging. Aurora remains more committed than ever to the fight against breast disease by providing improved diagnostic and management tools to physicians and their patients." As a diagnostic breast imaging tool, the Aurora System is ideal for a wide range of indications in breast disease management including, but not limited to: --Detection of cancer in higher risk women --Characterization of indeterminate clinical or mammographically detected abnormalities --Determining the extent of cancer for treatment planning --Evaluation of patients with positive surgical margins for residual cancer residual cancer Oncology Any CA that remains after definitive management has been attempted. Cf Recurrent cancer. --Monitoring cancer response and extent of residual disease residual disease Oncology Malignant cells or neoplasia that remains after any form–chemotherapy, surgery, RT–of 1º treatment after neoadjuvant chemotherapy --Evaluation of breast implant integrity and characterization of free silicone with the silicone specific UltraRODEO sequence About SBANE SBANE (Smaller Business Association of New England, (www.sbane.org) is a nonprofit organization established in 1938 to promote and protect small businesses. Its 1000 member companies in six states range from sole-proprietorship service businesses and growing high technology firms to 200-employee manufacturing plants. SBANE's programs and services address the shared interests and needs of its diverse membership. About Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. (www.auroramri.com) is a private company based in North Andover, Massachusetts North Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 27,202 at the 2000 census. History North Andover was first settled in 1646 and was officially incorporated in 1855. . Aurora is the developer and manufacturer of the Aurora(R) 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System with Bilateral UltraRODEO(R), the first and only FDA cleared MRI system designed specifically for breast imaging. |
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