VIGOR++ Workshop 2014 - Showcase of Research Outcomes and Future Outlook

9 May 2014, London, UK.
This workshop is the third in the series and will showcase the outcomes, including a system demonstration, of the VIGOR++ project and explore future work in the integration of clinical data and MRI image analysis, classification and visualisation within the concept of the Virtual Physiological Human.

The VIGOR++ Workshops serve as a forum for a diverse and rich mix of innovators - both technologists and clinicians. Attendees have a wide range of backgrounds representing parts of the supply chain including: researchers in universities and hospitals; diagnostics and device companies; public health authorities; private healthcare providers; market analysts and patient groups. The VIGOR++ Workshops are a place to exchange knowledge, share experiences, debate current issues, and meet colleagues and friends active in the field.

Benefit from a programme featuring leading experts covering best practices, efficient algorithms, insights and take-home messages that will help you improve your research and patient outcomes. The VIGOR++ Workshops offer opportunities to learn about the:

  • latest screening protocols used for the diagnosis bowel diseases from medical professionals
  • newest algorithms designed to process efficiently and accurately multi-scale data
  • paradigm shift in GI modelling in the context of Virtual Physiological Human and prepare your strategy
  • innovative ICT systems handling medical data in real-time by attending the planned demonstrations
  • emerging portals that empower patients towards self-care

The programme features presentations, demonstrations and a poster session and there are several breaks to make contacts and network.

The Workshop is free to attend and delegates need to register via Eventbrite. For any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About VIGOR++
VIGOR++ is an international research project that aims to create a personalised gastrointestinal tract model, which facilitates accurate detection and grading of Crohn's disease, so that the management of the disease becomes personalized, patient friendly, and effective. VIGOR++ is supported by the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission in the context of research towards the Virtual Physiological Human.

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