The Society for Thermal Medicine is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization whose mission is to significantly improve patient treatment outcomes by advancing the science, development and application of Thermal Therapy.
Our Society strives to:
- Promote new discovery in thermal biology, physics/engineering, and medicine.
- Sponsor high quality forums for education of medical professionals in the practice of thermal medicine.
- Advocate for increased patient access to appropriate, high quality, thermal therapies.
Founded in 1986, STM is a premier, international scientific forum for fostering interaction and innovation in the study of biological, physical and medical applications of thermal therapy for cancer and other diseases and for facilitating a greater basic understanding of the role of temperature in cellular and molecular function. A key goal of the Society is to facilitate rapid dissemination of exciting scientific breakthroughs in thermal medicine in order to expedite the translation of both basic and applied research to the clinic for the immediate benefit of patients.
The Society meets annually in the United States, (and with other international societies every 4th year) for members to exchange new research information in the areas of thermal physics/engineering, and biology and medicine, with sub-specialty interests including thermal physiology , immunology, regulation of gene/protein expression, nanoparticles and drug delivery, inflammation and metabolism, hypoxia, vascular function and the tumor microenvironment, radiation and chemotherapy sensitization by heat, thermal ablation, chemistry, and new industry development . A major emphasis at the annual meetings is placed on presentations of new translational and clinical data in thermal therapy. There are many opportunities for new investigators to present their data, and graduate students, laboratory and clinical fellows, and allied health professionals are particularly welcome at our meetings; several career development and mentorship opportunities are available.
Among other activities, the Society sponsors CME accredited educational events, its own outstanding journal: The International Journal of Hyperthermia, a website for scientific and informational exchange, and yearly travel awards and speaking opportunities for new investigators.
What is Thermal Medicine?
Thermal Medicine, or the manipulation of body or tissue temperature for the treatment of disease, can be traced back to the earliest practice of medicine. Cultures from around the world can point to ancient uses of hot and cold therapy for specific medical applications, including cancer. Modern research in thermal medicine aims to understand molecular, cellular and physiological effects of temperature manipulation and the “stress” response, as well as to develop effective and safe equipment for clinical application and temperature monitoring. As a result, today there are a growing number of clinical applications of thermal therapy that benefit patients with a variety of diseases. More ...
STM Election of Officers and Councilors is Underway
Eligible voters (Active and Emeritus Members with paid membership dues) have been invited via email notification to vote for a Vice President-Elect and a Secretary/Treasurer-Elect to serve as officers on the executive committee and one councilor for each of the three disciplines: biology/chemistry, clinical/medical, and engineering/physics. Eligible members in good standing can only vote once. Candidates bios are available online.
Vice President-Elect Candidates
Michael Graner, PhD
University of Colorado at Denver, Department of Neurosurgery, Denver, Colorado
Robert Griffin, PhD
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, Little Rock, Arkansas
Secretary/Treasurer-Elect Candidates
Dr. Erik N.K. Cressman, MD, PhD
University of Minnesota, Department of Radiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Sunil Krishnan, MD
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Houston, Texas
Councilor: Biological / Chemical Sciences
Dr. Darin Y. Furgeson, PhD,
University of Utah, Department of Pharmaceutics, Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Randy Burd, PhD
University of Arizona Cancer Center, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Tucson, Arizona
Councilor: Clinical and Medical Sciences
Dr. Muneeb Ahmad
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Interventional Radiology, Boston, MA
Prof. Paul Jack Hoopes, DVM, PhD
Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Councilor: Engineering / Physics
Dr. John C. Bischof, PhD
University of Minnesota, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. R. Jason Stafford, PhD
UT MD Anderson, Dept of Imaging Physics, Houston, Texas
Have You Paid Your 2012 Membership Dues?
Members who have not yet paid dues for 2012 are encouraged to do so online so as to avoid losing access to the International Journal of Hyperthermia, to participate in the current Election of Officers and Councilors, and to qualify for discounted registration rates for the 2012 Annual Meeting. If you have not been a member of STM you should JOIN the society. If you have been a member but let your membership lapse, you should RENEW your membership.
LATE-BREAKING ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Program Chair Sharon Evans has announced the abstract submission deadline has passed but she will try to accommodate "Late-Breaking" submissions up until February 16th. Please continue to submit abstracts online if you feel you have an abstract worthy of late inclusion in the program.
ABSTRACT TEMPLATE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION WEBSITE