The MICCAI Society
The Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Society | |
| Founded | July 29, 2004 |
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| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Focus | Computer Vision, Medical Imaging, Medical Devices |
| Method | Industry standards, Conferences, Publications |
Key people | Leo Joskowicz (President) |
| Website | www |
The MICCAI Society is a professional organization for scientists in the areas of Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of these fields, the society brings together researchers from several scientific disciplines. including computer science, robotics, physics, and medicine. The society is best known for its annual flagship event, The MICCAI Conference, which facilitates the publication and presentation of original research on MICCAI-related topics. However, the society provides endorsements and sponsorships for several scientific events each year.