Siemens and National Jewish Medical and Research Center Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Shared Vision of Personalized Medicin
February 13 2008 - 11:22AM
PR Newswire (US)
Institute for Advanced Biomedical Imaging to Be Constructed at
National Jewish MALVERN, Pa., and DENVER, Feb. 13
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With a shared vision of a more
personalized medicine, Siemens Healthcare and National Jewish
Medical and Research Center have formed a strategic alliance to
improve and develop novel imaging and diagnostic technologies using
genomics, proteomics, and integrated research and clinical care.
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As part of the initiative, National Jewish will integrate Siemens
technology throughout the institution to help diagnose respiratory,
cardiac and rheumatologic diseases. Especially important will be
the Institute for Advanced Biomedical Imaging(TM), where much of
the patient care and collaborative research planned for this
alliance will be conducted. "We are excited about our collaboration
with National Jewish and look forward to supporting the
organization with new clinical pathways and workflows for improved
quality and patient care," said Heinrich Kolem, CEO of Siemens
Medical Solutions USA, Inc. "Integrating new concepts for early
detection, including state-of-the-art imaging and information
technologies, as well as molecular methods, will help support our
shared vision of personalized health care." "Together we will be
leaders in bringing forward the concept of advanced diagnostics,
which merges imaging and the clinical reference laboratories," said
Michael Salem, MD, president and CEO of National Jewish. "Siemens
Healthcare will be a terrific and innovative partner in furthering
our common vision." National Jewish is a non-profit institution
renowned worldwide as a leader in the research and treatment of
respiratory, immune, and related disorders. Its alliance with
Siemens will help accelerate a new era in medicine, moving beyond
the current reactive trial-and-error model of practicing medicine
to a proactive model of personalized, total healthcare. This will
be achieved by integrating the facility's research and clinical
efforts at the point of the patient, so that each patient can take
advantage of the latest technological innovations. The Institute
for Advanced Biomedical Imaging, scheduled to open this spring,
will house two Siemens computed tomography (CT) systems and one
positron emission tomography-CT (PET-CT) system, replacing the
hospital's CT scanner currently in place. Key to the long-term
development of this vision is an integrated radiology information
system (RIS) and picture archive communication system (PACS)
solution that uses the same syngo(R) architecture as the imaging
modalities leading to data reconciliation and consistency. As part
of the initial agreement, Siemens will provide the following
technologies to National Jewish: -- SOMATOM Definition(TM) - With a
dual X-ray tube and dual-detector design, the Definition routinely
provides images with superior temporal resolution that freeze the
motion of the heart, and enjoys twice the speed and twice the power
of single-source systems. -- MAGNETOM(R) Avanto - Offering
comprehensive metastasis evaluation, whole CNS imaging, and
visualization of vascular diseases, the Avanto is the first Siemens
system to fully incorporate Tim(R) (Total imaging matrix)
technology and the first whole body surface coil concept. --
SOMATOM Sensation(R) 64 - Provides breathtaking image sharpness and
clarity combined with the simplicity and speed of seamless
integrated workflow. -- syngo(R) Imaging and syngo(R) Workflow - In
addition to the integration with CAD applications, syngo Imaging
also allows for fast and easy installation of syngo Studio, the
main 2D image reading application. syngo Workflow drives the
radiological workflow from order entry to image and report
distribution. -- Biograph(R) 40 - The most comprehensive PET/CT
product offering on the market today, providing clinicians with
enhanced imaging clarity and diagnostic confidence for
applications, such as oncology management and cardiac assessment.
-- ARCADIS(R) Avantic is the multipurpose high-end C-arm for a vast
range of applications, including cardiac surgery, vascular surgery,
gastroenterology, orthopedics, and many other fields of practice
where high power and a large field of view are required. --
c.cam(TM) - Siemens' award-winning dedicated cardiac gamma camera
provides clinicians with clearer and more accurate images. About
National Jewish Medical and Research Center National Jewish Medical
and Research Center is known worldwide for treatment of patients
with respiratory, immune and related disorders, and for
groundbreaking medical research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit
hospital, National Jewish provides the best integrated and
innovative care for patients and their families; seeks to
understand and find cures for the diseases we research; and
educates and trains the next generation of healthcare professionals
to be leaders in medicine and science. We pursue this vision by
pioneering individualized medicine programs which embrace the
paradigm shift from reactive medicine to proactive, personalized
healthcare. For 10 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report
has ranked National Jewish the No. 1 respiratory hospital in the
nation. Scholarly publisher Thomson Scientific has ranked National
Jewish among the 25 most influential research institutions in the
world in its areas of focus. Further information can be found by
visiting http://www.nationaljewish.org/. About Siemens Healthcare
Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest suppliers to the
healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions
provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic
and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering,
including information technology and system integration. With its
laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare will be the
first fully integrated diagnostics company, bringing together
imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information
technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support
services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire
continuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to
diagnosis, therapy and care. The company employs more than 49,000
people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year
2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of euro 9.85
billion, orders of euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of euro
1.32 billion. Further information can be found by visiting
http://www.siemens.com/healthcare
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Tom Schaffner of Siemens Healthcare, +1-610-448-1477, ; William
Allstetter, Director, Media and External Relations, National Jewish
Medical and Research Center, +1-303-398-1002, Web site:
http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical
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