CT-POW Conference
Our 2nd Annual CT Protocol Optimization Workshop was held August 10–11, 2026, at the Health Sciences Learning Center on the UW Health Hospital & Clinics Campus.
We were excited to bring together CT technologists, Medical Physicists, Radiologists, and Industry Partners for two days of engaging education, hands-on learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
CT-POW 2027 – Save the Date!
We are already looking ahead to next year! Mark your calendars for August 9-11, 2027. Building on the success of this year’s workshop and the feedback from our attendees, we are excited to expand the CT-POW experience to three full days which will include less traditional lecture time and more opportunities to participate, practice, collaborate, and apply what you learn in an interactive way.
Please stay tuned for more details….
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Contact Courtney Goetsch at cgoetsch2@uwhealth.org for any questions
What is CT-POW?
CT-POW (Computed Tomography – Protocol Optimization Workshop) is an interdisciplinary, hands-on conference dedicated to enhancing CT protocols and workflows. Designed for radiologists, CT technologists, imaging informaticists, and medical physicists, this event provides a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and implement practical solutions to optimize CT imaging practices.
Why Attend CT-POW?
- Hands-on Learning – Engage directly with leading experts in CT imaging and workflow optimization.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Connect with professionals across multiple specialties to develop well-rounded solutions.
- Real-World Problem Solving – Work on practical case studies and apply knowledge to solve everyday CT protocol challenges.
- Actionable Takeaways – Leave with strategies and tools you can immediately implement in your practice.
Who Should Attend?
CT-POW is designed for professionals involved in CT imaging, including:
- Radiologists – Learn how protocol optimization impacts diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- CT Technologists – Gain insights into advanced scanning techniques and workflow improvements.
- Medical Physicists – Explore strategies to minimize radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
- Imaging Informaticists – Discover best practices for integrating protocols into clinical systems.
What to Expect at CT-POW?
- Expert-led workshops on protocol refinement and radiation dose management
- Interactive case discussions and workflow analysis
- Live demonstrations on optimizing CT scanner settings
- Networking opportunities with leading professionals in the field
Join us for this groundbreaking event and be at the forefront of CT imaging innovation.
CT POW 2026
7:30-8:00am Check In: HSLC 1306CT-POW Information Slides Breakfast Spread will be provided | |||
| Time | Title | Speaker |
Location |
8:00-8:15am All Groups | Welcome | Tim Szczykutowicz PhD, DABR Giuseppe V. Toia MD, MS Courtney Goetsch RT(R)(CT) | HSLC 1306 |
8:15-8:45am All Groups | CT 101: Introduction | Tim Szczykutowicz PhD, DABR | HSLC 1306 |
| 8:45-9:15am
All Groups | Photon Counting CT: A Crash Course | Ran Zhang PhD Giuseppe V. Toia MD, MS |
HSLC 1306 |
9:15-9:45am All Groups | Protocol optimization | Tim Szczykutowicz PhD, DABR |
HSLC 1306 |
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9:45-10:00am: Break | |||
| 10:00-10:30am Group 1 | Lecture Block 1: CT Contrast Agents & Enhancement Principles | Zahra Alyani Nezhad MS | HSLC 1309 |
10:30-11:00am Group 1 | Lecture Block 1: CT Images: What Do These Values Mean and How Can We Use Them? | Aria Salyapongse MS | HSLC 1309 |
| 10:00-11:00am Group 2 | Lab #1: Hands-on CT Protocol Optimization | Martin Wagner PhD
Rachel Bladorn BS RT(R)(CT) | Mobile Imaging Lab |
10:00-11:00am Group 3 | Lab #2: Multi-Material Phantom Scanning & Spectral Decomposition | Giuseppe V. Toia MD, MS Kelsey Schluter BS RT(R)(CT) | WIMR CT Scanner |
10:00-11:00am Group 4 | Classroom activity: WHAM!: Workflow hurdles and methodology. | Carrie Bartels RT(R)(CT) Courtney Goetsch RT(R)(CT) Ran Zhang PhD Meghan Lubner MD, FSAR |
HSLC 1306 |
10:00-10:30am Group 5 | Lecture Block 2: CT Dose: Are we really giving people cancer? | Tim Szczykutowicz PhD, DABR | HSLC 1203 |
10:30-11:00am Group 5 | Lecture Block 2: Avoiding CT Pitfalls | Tim Szczykutowicz PhD, DABR | HSLC 1203 |
| 11:00-12:00pm All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Lab 1, Group 2= Lab 2, Group 3= Classroom Activity, Group 4 = Lecture Block 2, Group 5 = Lecture Block 1) Lecture Block 1 is in Room HSLC 1309 Lecture Block 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in Mobile Imaging Lab Lab 2 is in WIMR CT | ||
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12:00-12:45pm: Lunch | |||
| 12:45-1:45pm All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Lab 2, Group 2= Classroom Activity, Group 3= Lecture Block 2, Group 4 = Lecture Block 1, Group 5 = Lab 1) Lecture Block 1 is in Room HSLC 1309 Lecture Block 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in Mobile Imaging Lab Lab 2 is in WIMR CT | ||
| 1:45-2:45pm All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Classroom Activity, Group 2= Lecture Block 2, Group 3= Lecture Block 1, Group 4 = Lab 1, Group 5 = Lab 2) Lecture Block 1 is in Room HSLC 1309 Lecture Block 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in Mobile Imaging Lab Lab 2 is in WIMR CT | ||
| 2:45-3:00pm: Break | |||
| 3:00-4:00pm All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Lecture Block 2, Group 2= Lecture Block 1, Group 3= Lab 1, Group 4 = Lab 2, Group 5 = Classroom Activity) Lecture Block 1 is in Room HSLC 1309 Lecture Block 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC1306 Lab 1 is in Mobile Imaging Lab Lab 2 is in WIMR CT | ||
| 4:00-4:30pm All Groups | Open Discussion & Questions |
HSLC 1306 | |
| 7:30-8:00am Check in: HSLC Lobby CT-POW Information Slides Day 2 Breakfast Spread will be provided | ||||||
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Time | Title | Speaker |
Location | |||
| 8:00-8:30am All Groups | A Comprehensive Guide to Interventional CT: Technology, Workflow & Dose Considerations | Martin Wagner Dr. sc. hum. |
HSLC 1306 | |||
| 8:30-9:10am Group 1 | Lecture 1: CT Reconstruction: from filtered back projection to Deep Learning | Ran Zhang PhD | HSLC 1202 | |||
| 8:30-9:10am Group 2 | Lecture 2: Protocolling: From Family physician to Sub-specialty radiologist | Carrie Bartels RT(R)(CT) | HSLC 1203 | |||
| 8:30-9:10am Group 3 | Lab 1: CT Intervention: Hands on Biopsy | Kelsey Schluter BS RT(R)(CT) Giuseppe V. Toia MD, MS | WIMR CT Scanner | |||
| 8:30-9:10am Group 4 | Lab 2: Exploring the limits of Scanner Capabilities Lab Images | Martin Wagner Dr. sc. hum. Aria Salyapongse MS | Mobile Imaging Lab | |||
| 8:30-9:10am Group 5 | Classroom Activity: BAM!: Building and Modifying CT Protocols | Tim Szczykutowicz PhD, DABR Rachel Bladorn BS RT(R)(CT) Courtney Goetsch RT(R)(CT) Meghan Lubner MD, FSAR | HSLC 1306 | |||
| 9:10-9:50am All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Lecture 2, Group 2= Lab 1, Group 3= Lab 2, Group 4=Classroom Activity, Group 5=Lecture 1) Lecture 1 is in Room HSLC 1202 Lecture 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in WIMR CT Lab 2 is in Mobile Imaging Lab | |||||
9:50-10:00am: Break | ||||||
| 10:00-10:40pm All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Lab 1, Group 2= Lab 2, Group 3= Classroom Activity, Group 4=Lecture 1, Group 5=Lecture 2) Lecture 1 is in Room HSLC 1202 Lecture 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in WIMR CT Lab 2 is in Mobile Imaging Lab | |||||
| 10:40-11:20am All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Lab 2, Group 2= Classroom Activity, Group 3= Lecture 1, Group 4=Lecture 2, Group 5=Lab 1) Lecture 1 is in Room HSLC 1202 Lecture 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in WIMR CT Lab 2 is in Mobile Imaging Lab | |||||
| 11:20-12:00pm All Groups | Rotation of Groups (Group 1= Classroom Activity, Group 2= Lecture 1, Group 3= Lecture 2, Group 4=Lab 1, Group 5=Lab 2) Lecture 1 is in Room HSLC 1202 Lecture 2 is in HSLC 1203 Classroom Activity is in HSLC 1306 Lab 1 is in WIMR CT Lab 2 is in Mobile Imaging Lab | |||||
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12:00-12:45pm: Lunch | ||||||
12:45-1:30pm All Groups | Anatomy Crash Course: A CT Primer for Non-Radiologists | Giuseppe V. Toia MD, MS |
HSLC 1306 | |||
1:30-2:30pm All Groups | Clinical Applications of CT in the Abdomen and Pelvis | Meghan Lubner MD, FSAR, FACR |
HSLC 1306 | |||
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2:30-2:45pm: Break | ||||||
2:45-4:00pm All Groups 2:45-3:10pm Abdominal (Lubner)3:10-3:35pm Neuro (Avey) 3:35-4:00pm Cardiovascular (Nagpal) | Clinical Advantages of Photon Counting
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Meghan Lubner MD, FSAR, FACR |
HSLC 1306 | |||
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Gregory D Avey MD |
HSLC 1306 | |||||
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Prashant Nagpal MD FSCCT |
HSLC 1306 | |||||
4:00-4:30pm All Groups | Open Discussion & Questions |
HSLC 1306 | ||||
