Confirma Appoints Justin P. Smith, MD Medical Director.Business Editors KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003 Confirma, Inc., a leading provider of computer-aided-detection (CAD) systems for medical imaging applications, today announced that its founder and technology inventor, Justin P. Smith, MD, RAC See remote access concentrator. , has been appointed Medical Director. Dr. Smith is a diagnostic radiologist at First Hill Diagnostic Imaging and an Affiliate Investigator with the Fred Hutchinson
 This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. . "As the founder and inventor of Confirma's innovative technology and a respected radiologist and medical researcher, Dr. Smith has a distinguished track record and will hold an even more prominent position as Medical Director of Confirma," said Max Lyon, president and 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. of Confirma. "Dr. Smith is genuinely committed to the Company's vision and he will play a vital role in helping us help physicians and their patients, and in our continued business development." "It is an honor to be appointed Medical Director of Confirma and is exciting to be involved with a company that is dedicated to innovation in medical imaging," said Justin P. Smith, MD, staff radiologist at First Hill Diagnostic Imaging in Seattle, WA. "In the case of the Company's first product, CADstream(TM), it is particularly gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to see breast MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. becoming more accessible to women who can benefit from this sensitive study. In my dual role as Confirma's medical director and as a practicing radiologist, I am fortunate to be able to participate in helping ideas make the transition from 'bench to bedside.'" Dr. Smith has been practicing at First Hill Diagnostic Imaging since 1989, where he specializes in the use of MRI for the evaluation of cancer. He is a member of medical staff at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington and Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine The University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) is a public medical school located in Seattle, Washington. It is a graduate school affiliated with the University of Washington, and is the only medical school in the states of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, and Idaho. and is board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. in both nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology. About Confirma, Inc. Confirma, Inc. develops and markets computer-aided-detection (CAD) systems for MRI analysis. Confirma's product, CADstream, is the first CAD system for breast MRI. CADstream provides higher quality imaging studies, lower costs for radiology practices and improved communication tools for physicians and patients. In its initial application, CADstream is being used to assist in the analysis of breast MRI; the company plans future applications in other MRI studies. The Company was recently awarded the 2003 Entrepreneurial Company Award by Frost & Sullivan for its innovative CAD technology. For more information, visit www.confirma.com or call 877/976-1226. |
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