September 27, 2024 - Gustavo Cardozo

Check out how the first day of CBR 24 went

Caption: Dr. Cibele Carvalho – President of CBR, Dr. Ronaldo Baroni – Scientific Director of CBR and Dr. Maíra Pereira Dantas (CFM) during the opening session of CBR 24
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The first day of the 53rd Brazilian Congress of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging was packed with activities. The debut of CBR 24 had several highlights, such as: the 3rd CBR Symposium on Quality and Clinical Management, several intensive courses, an AVR course, the launch of the documentary “Climate Tragedy and Radiology in Rio Grande do Sul: A History of Overcoming” and much more.

AVR course

The first class of the CBR 24 AVR course took place on September 19, from 7:30 am (Brasília time) to 6 pm. The activity is exclusively for doctors to update themselves on how to act in emergency situations that may arise during the performance of a radiological exam. The course coordinator is Dr. Adonis Manzella. 

Check out some photos:

Caption: Dr. Adonis Manzella – Course Coordinator with students during class
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Caption: Dr. Adonis Manzella – Course Coordinator with students during class
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Launch of the documentary Climate Tragedy and Gaucho Radiology

The documentary “Climate Tragedy and Gaucho Radiology: A Story of Overcoming” was released during the first day of CBR 24. The screening took place at the Arena Cultura e Humanidades, at 3:30 pm (Brasília time). Present at the launch were Drs. Cibele Carvalho – President of CBR, Linei Urban – Cultural Director of CBR, Alice Schuch – Member of the CBR Scientific Committee and Caroline Lorenzoni – President of AGR and full member of CBR and Dr. Ronaldo Baroni – Scientific Director of CBR.

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SQG 24

The 3rd Symposium on Quality and Clinical Management of the CBR began on the morning of September 19th. Dr. Cibele Carvalho – President of the CBR was present and performed the opening ceremony of the event. The event had several relevant presentations, such as: “The Importance of Accreditation in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging: Ensuring Quality and Safety for Patients” and “Importance of PADI Accreditation for the Sustainability of Hospital Complexes – Case Presentation of the Albert Einstein Hospital”.

Check out the photos from the first day:

Caption: Dr. Cibele Carvalho – President of CBR during the Opening Ceremony of SQG24
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Caption: CBR Accreditation Program 10-Year Panel
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Caption: Dr. Marcos Vinícius Miranda during the lecture on Risk Management in Radiology
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Intensive Courses

On the opening day of CBR 24, we had several activities on different topics. In total, Intensive Courses were held on: Dermatological US, Doppler US, Multiparametric Liver US, Musculoskeletal US and Bone Densitometry. 

See how it went:

Caption: Intensive Course of Multiparametric Liver US on the first day of CBR 24
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Arenas 

The five CBR 24 arenas had activities during the first day of the event. Here are some highlights from each of them:

Arena Cultura e Humanidade – Launch of the CBR socio-environmental responsibility seal;

Arena Inovação – Intensive Course on AI applied to Radiology: from basic to advanced; 

Arena Radiologists of the Future – Emotional balance in radiology: strategies for managing daily stress;

Ultrasound Arena – Dermatological US and Abdominal Wall US;

Professional Defense Arena – Impact of new radiology procedures and opinions.

See the photos:

Caption: Radiologists' activity beyond Radiology took place in the Culture and Humanities arena
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Caption: AI in Radiology course held at Arena Inovação
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Caption: Abdominal Wall US Lecture at the Ultrasound Arena
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Opening Session

The Opening Session was marked by tributes and recognition. Dr. Cibele Carvalho – President of the CBR, Dr. Maíra Pereira Dantas (CFM-BA) and Dr. Ronaldo Baroni – Scientific Director presented the ceremony, which included several tributes. During the event, Dr. Linei Urban – Cultural Director of the CBR, presented one with the theme: Technology and Humanization. The CBR also paid tribute to the radiologist who dedicated herself and helped in the evolution of national radiology with a gold medal; paid tribute in memory of a doctor and people who contributed effectively to Brazilian radiology; and also paid tribute to honorary members and international societies. Find out who the honorees are:

Gold medal

  • Dr. Alair Sarmet Santos – former president of CBR (2019-2020) and President of the CBR Advisory Board (2021-2022);
  • Dr. Regina Lúcia Elia Gomes – full member of the CBR and member of the Scientific Committee;
  • Dr. Norma Maranhão – full member of the CBR and founder of the CBR National Mammography Commission (CNM-CBR);
  • Dr. Estevam Rivello – Federal advisor of the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) for Tocantins;
  • Dr. Maria Carolina Barbosa Álvares – full member of the CBR;
  • Dr. Manoel Aparecido Gomes da Silva – former president of the CBR (2011-2012) and full member of the CBR.

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In memory

  • Dr. Ênio Rogacheski – was Scientific Director in the (2012-2013) biennium of CBR and member of the Teaching and Improvement in Residency Committee (CEAR).
  • Dr. Luiz Eduardo Machado – He was a full member of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR), in addition to having contributed to the College on several occasions.
  • Luiz Carlos de Almeida – was editor-in-chief of the CBR Bulletin for 19 years (from 1981 to 2000).

Honorary member

Dr Andrea Rockall – UK radiologist and President of the European Society of Radiology (ESR).

Tribute to Societies

  • Japanese Radiological Society (JRS) – founded in 1950, is the official representative of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging in Japan. The society was represented by Dr. Tetsuya Fukuda.

Check out the photo gallery from the Opening Session

Caption: Dr. Cibele Carvalho speaking during the Opening Session of CBR 24
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Caption: Congressman during the Opening Session of CBR 24
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Caption: Dr. Ronaldo Baroni – Scientific Director of CBR during the Opening Ceremony of CBR 24
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Caption: Dr. Cibele presenting the plaque honoring the partnership between CBR and CFM to Dr. Maíra Pereira Dantas (CFM-BA)
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Caption: Dr. Linei Urban delivering the tribute in memory of Dr. Ênio Rogacheski's family
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Caption: Dr. Hélio Braga – 2nd Vice President of the CBR and Dr. Gustavo Balthazar – 1st Treasurer of the CBR delivering the tribute in memory of the family of Dr. Luiz Eduardo Machado
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Caption: Dr. Robertson Bernardo – CBR Communications Director handing the gold medal to Dr. Estevam Rivello
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Caption: Dr. Cibele presenting the gold medal to Dr. Manoel Aparecido Gomes da Silva
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Caption: Dr. Bernardo Tessarollo – 1st Secretary of the CBR presenting the gold medal to Dr. Alair Sarmet Santos
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Caption: Dr. Mayra Veloso – 2nd Secretary of the CBR presenting the gold medal to Dr. Regina Gomes
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Caption: Dr. Alice Schuch – 2nd Treasurer of the CBR presenting the gold medal to Dr. Norma Maranhão
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Caption: Dr. Ronaldo Baroni – Scientific Director of the CBR presenting the honorary membership plaque to Dr. Andrea Rockall President of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
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Caption: Dr. Maurício Zapparoli – Director of International Relations of CBR presenting the plaque of honor from the Japanese Society of Radiology (JRS) to Dr. Tetsuya Fukuda
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Caption: Dr. Linei Urban – Cultural Director of CBR presenting the lecture “Technology and Humanization” during the opening session
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