DeJarnette Hires Charles Stockham, Ph.D. as New Executive Vice President.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers TOWSON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2002 DeJarnette Research Systems, Inc., one of the oldest Picture Archiving and Communications (PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. ) and connectivity companies, announced the hiring of Charles Stockham, Ph.D. as Executive Vice President. Dr. Stockham, a Cornell Cornell named after New York State Veterinary College at Cornell University, NY, USA. Cornell alternative-month accelerated lambing system enables each ewe to lamb three times in every 2 years. University-educated Ph.D. physicist, has over 23 years experience in medical imaging and holds several technology patents. He has authored numerous papers in the field of medical imaging and theoretical physics. Dr. Stockham was involved in the early development of CT Scanners CT scanner n. See CAT scanner. at Pfizer Medical Systems, and later Columbia Scientific, Inc., where he served as Vice President of Engineering. He pioneered the field of dental implant dental implant n. An artificial tooth that is anchored in the gums or jawbone to replace a missing tooth. dental implant planning software with the development of Columbia Scientific's SIMPlant(R)software product. Dr. Stockham will serve in a technical leadership role where he will provide guidance on future product development and technology assessment. He will also serve as DeJarnette's representative to the DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices. and HL/7 committees. Dr. Stockham and DeJarnette Research founder and President, Dr. Wayne DeJarnette, have a long working history together. Both were partners in founding Columbia Scientific, Inc. in 1982. The two have collaborated on various PACS projects since then. Dr. Wayne DeJarnette, said, "I'm very pleased to have Charlie Stockham working for us. I have tremendous respect for Charlie and I feel there could not be a better addition to the DeJarnette team in this period of growth." Dr. Stockham added, "I have known Wayne a long time and respect him for his deep knowledge of the medical imaging marketplace, his industry and his commitment to quality. I look forward to working with him and his management team to realize the incredible potential of DeJarnette in the PACS marketplace. DeJarnette is well positioned with a complete spectrum of quality products that truly answers the needs of any hospital or imaging clinic that demands high performance, quality and service from their investment in PACS." About DeJarnette DeJarnette Research Systems, Inc. is a world leader in medical imaging interface technology, dedicated to increasing the efficiency of image management workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. for all types of health care institutions. Founded in 1985, the Towson, Maryland-based company manufactures, sells, and services PACS and Teleradiology systems, as well as imaging interfacing hardware and software solutions. DeJarnette has been honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. twice consecutively by inclusion in the INC. 500's annual list of fast growing privately held companies privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . Additional information on PACS and DeJarnette Research Systems can be found at www.dejarnette.com. |
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