Featured Virtual Exhibits

Abbott Laboratories
200 Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, IL 60064
www.abbott.com

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care from nutritional products to medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive product line encircles life itself – addressing important health needs for all ages.

Akrimax Pharmaceuticals
11 Commerce Dr.
1st Floor, Suite #100
Cranford, N.J. 07016
www.akrimax.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR The culture of Akrimax is built upon the best traditions of the pharmaceutical industry. Drawing on this abundant experience, we are building a strong bridge to the future — finding new ways to serve physicians and patients. Our goal is to deliver life-saving therapies and dependable quality, driven by a commitment to keeping patients at the forefront. We believe in achieving success without sacrificing physician and patient confidence. Therefore, we focus on building strong partnerships with therapeutic thought leaders — experts who understand the issues surrounding certain diseases and who appreciate the power of collaboration when the ultimate goal is improving patient care.

AstraZeneca
PO Box 15437
Wilmington, DE 19850-5437
Phone: (302)-886-3000
www.astrazeneca-us.com

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation, oncology and infectious disease. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.

Asuragen, Inc.
2150 Woodward, Suite 100
Austin TX 78744
www.Asuragen.com/ClinicalLab

Asuragen is a molecular diagnostic developer and clinical reference laboratory focused on oncology. Asuragen's CAP-accredited Clinical Laboratory offers miRInform Thyroid, a molecular diagnostic assay used to improve the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid FNAs. The assay consists of several mutations and translocations, including BRAF, which have been rigorously studied in numerous peer-reviewed publications and is used to aid physicians in the characterization of thyroid nodules prior to surgery.

CBLPath
760 Westchester Avenue
Rye Brook, NY 10573
www.cblpath.com

CBLPath is a national specialty lab with a unique leadership position in the convergence of anatomic, molecular and digital pathology. We harness molecular testing and digital pathology on an anatomic pathology foundation. CBLPath is committed to helping clients deliver better medicine, faster. At our core are pathologists; excited about technology, innovation and its promise of helping patients. Through the Best PracticeTM Partnership Program we help pathologists effectively compete against centralized reference laboratories, grow their Practice, remain independent - Keeping Medicine Local™. We provide subspecialty physicians comprehensive diagnostics and timely, accurate reports enabling the best patient care. For more visit www.CBLPath.com.

ContextMedia
www.diabeteshealthnet.com

ContextMedia empowers endocrinologists to educate and inspire their patients during the wait-time prior to the appointment. We offer endocrinology practices a completely free flat-screen TV system, featuring award-winning content from medical associations, non-profits, and content producers. The content addresses relevant conditions and provides tips on nutrition and exercise to help patients live healthier. From the TV and the installation, to the actual programming itself, the TV system is an entirely FREE educational tool. In fact, your practice can customize content and even add information – for absolutely no cost or contract.

DRAXIMAGE
16751 Trans-Canada Highway
Kirkland, Québec
Canada H9H 4J4
www.draximage.com

DRAXIMAGE develops, manufactures and markets innovative diagnostic imaging radiopharmaceutical solutions. We are a major supplier of lyophilized radiopharmaceutical kits for use with Technetium-99m including DRAXIMAGE® MAA, MDP, DTPA and Glucoheptonate. DRAXIMAGE® kits and radiopharmaceuticals are exported worldwide, with regulatory approval in USA, Canada, parts of Europe and South East Asia. With the introduction of it's Kit for the Preparation of Sodium Iodide I 131 Capsules and Solution USP, Therapeutic Oral in the USA in 2003, DRAXIMAGE has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of I 131 products in North America. DRAXIMAGE's vision is to be a global partner of choice in delivering innovative imaging and radiopharmaceutical solutions.

Endocrine Education, Inc.
Box P-94
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
www.thyroidmanager.org
www.endotext.org

WWW.THYROIDMANAGER.ORG provides a comprehensive, authoritative, constantly up-dated source on clinical thyroidology and pathophysiology, written for physicians, by 23 world renowned authors. It is available constantly on-line, without required registration or charge. All material can be freely down-loaded for personal use and for teaching purposes.Our site receives 25,000 hits each day by MDs, fellows and students from all over the world. In addition we provide WWW.ENDOTEXT.ORG a comprehensive web-textbook of Endocrinology.

The Endocrine Society
8401 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 900
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 941-0200
www.endo-society.org

The Endocrine Society delivers an unparalleled forum for cross-discipline collaboration with more than 14,000 members in over 100 countries. The Society hosts two annual meetings, ENDOTM and the Clinical Endocrinology Update (CEU), and offers ACCME and AMA-compliant CME opportunities. We publish four prestigious, peer-reviewed journals, as well as Endocrine News, the monthly endocrine magazine that delivers the latest clinical trends and research updates. Our Clinical Practice Guidelines on endocrine disorders are vetted through a rigorous multi-step review process. Our public education affiliate, The Hormone Foundation, provides patient materials on a variety of endocrine disorders (www.hormone.org). To learn more, visit www.endo-society.org.

FNApath at the
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Phone: (501) 686-5871
www.fnapath.com

FNApath is the premiere cytopathology laboratory for office based clinicians, offering high quality, board-certified pathology services with results reported in less than three days. We provide on-site training for ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations, slide preparation, staining and adequacy determination. Specialized FNA collection kits are also provided.

GE Healthcare
3000 N. Grandview Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53188
www.gehealthcare.com

GE is making a new commitment to health. Healthymagination will change the way we approach healthcare, with more than 100 innovations all focused on addressing three critical needs: lowering costs, touching more lives and improving quality. For more information, visit our website at www.gehealthcare.com.

Genzyme Corporation
500 Kendall Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 252-7500
www.genzyme.com

One of the world's leading biotechnology companies, Genzyme Corporation makers of Thyrogen® (thyrotropin alfa for injection) is dedicated to making a major positive impact on the lives of people with serious diseases. With many established products and services helping patients in more than 80 countries, Genzyme is a leader in the effort to develop and apply the most advanced technologies in the life sciences. The company's products and services are focused on rare inherited disorders, kidney disease, orthopedics, cancer, transplant and immune diseases, and diagnostic testing.

Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation
P.O. Box 2793
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Toll Free: 1-877-643-3123
Fax: (858) 756-5302
www.NGDF.org

The Graves' Disease & Thyroid Foundation provides educational and support services for patients with Graves' disease, thyroid eye disease, and other thyroid-related disorders.

Light of Life Foundation
PO Box 163
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: (877) LOL-NECK
www.checkyourneck.com

The Light of Life Foundation (LOL), founded in 1997, is committed to support, education, and awareness for thyroid cancer patients, their families and the lay public. LOL is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the thyroid cancer patient, through continuing education of the lay public and the medical community, and promoting research and development to improve thyroid cancer care.

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers
140 Huguenot Street, 3rd Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: (914) 740-2100
www.liebertpub.com

Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishes authoritative peer-reviewed journals in promising areas of science and biomedical research, including THYROID, the official publication of the American Thyroid Association (www.liebertpub.com/thy). This monthly Journal is indispensable for all those who want to keep up to date on the latest research in laboratory diagnostics.

MediChef
(800) 965-7388
www.MediChef.com

MediChef sells frozen, prepared low-iodine meals. All MediChef food items have been lab-tested for iodine content. We simplify and take the guesswork out of the patient's low-iodine diet.

Novo Nordisk
Novo Allé 2880 Bagsværd
Denmark
www.novonordisk.com

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 88 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has leading positions within haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy.

Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 31,400 employees in 74 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries.

In everything we do, we are committed to drive change for people affected by diabetes. We work with people with diabetes and those who care for them to gain a deeper understanding of their needs. Our pioneering science ensures we consistently improve treatment options, and by doing so expand the opportunities to live well with diabetes.

Novo Nordisk is also committed to Changing Possibilities in Haemophilia®, working towards a future where all people living with haemophilia, with or without inhibitors, have the opportunity to lead the life they desire.

Outpatient Pathology Associates
3301 C Street, Suite 103C
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 444-0889
www.outpatientpathology.com

Outpatient Pathology Associates (OPA) established in 1987, is a unique medical group which emphasizes state-of-the-art diagnosis where most care takes place: outside the hospital. OPA combines national leadership in fine needle aspiration (FNA) with outpatient surgical pathology and cytopathology tailored to the needs of outpatient medical practices. Our doctors are always available at one location for consultation, questions, or assistance to client physicians and their staff. Every medical practice has unique requirements and we strive to maintain flexibility to fill your needs.

Québec City Tourism
www.quebecregion.com

Québec City, cradle of French culture in America, will proudly hosts next year 2012 ATA Annual Meeting. Well-known as a tourist destination, still a military city and capital of the province of Québec, it is the only walled city north of Mexico. Today, Québec City combines its uniquely European charm with North American comfort. The city overlooks the St. Lawrence River and is surrounded by the mountains and six national parks. It offers a wide variety of cultural attractions as well as relaxing and thrilling outdoor activities.

Quidel® Corporation
10165 McKellar Court
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
www.quidel.com
Quidel® Corporation enhances people's health and well being through diagnostic solutions that can lead to improved patient outcomes and economic benefits for healthcare providers. With leading brands – QuickVue®, MicroVue™, D3 Direct Detection™ and Thyretain™, Quidel's products aid in the detection and diagnosis of critical diseases and conditions, e.g., influenza, RSV, Strep A, herpes, pregnancy, thyroid disease, Chlamydia, H. pylori and fecal occult blood.

SuperSonic Imagine
Les Jardins de la Duranne - Bât E & F
510 Rue René Descartes
13857 Aix-en-Provence (France)
www.supersonicimagine.com

SuperSonic Imagine is an innovative, multinational medical imaging company dedicated to develop a revolutionary ultrasound system: the Aixplorer. Engineers from all over the world have joined the SuperSonic Imagine team and the company now has offices in Aix-en- Provence, Seattle, London, and Munich. Aixplorer® is a next-generation ultrasound imaging system with unique technology that offers advantages in lesion detection and characterization. Using a method of imaging called ShearWave™ Elastography; Aixplorer can measure true tissue elasticity, in real time. The Aixplorer ultrasound system provides impeccable images and sophisticated features packaged in an ergonomic design, to assist in the imaging diagnostic process.

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc.
PO Box 1102
Olney, MD 20830-1102
Phone: (877) 588-7904
www.thyca.org

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, a nonprofit organization advised by thyroid cancer specialists, educates and supports patients and families through its web site, support groups, person-to-person support, free patient information packets and booklets, free newsletters, free Low-Iodine Cookbook, webinars, workshops, and conferences. ThyCa sponsors Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, plus thyroid cancer research fundraising and research grants.

Thyroid
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers
140 Huguenot Street, 3rd Floor
New Rochelle, NY 10801-5215
(914) 740-2100 or (800) M-LIEBERT
www.liebertpub.com/thy

Thyroid (www.liebertpub.com/thy), the Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association, is the leading publication in thyroid cancer and all thyroid related fields. Now in its 21^st year, the Journal remains an indispensable resource for thyroidologists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine specialists to stay abreast of current reviews, commentaries, and clinical management strategies on all aspects ofthyroid disease and treatment. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishes authoritative peer-reviewed journals in promising areas of science and biomedical research. Visit us at booth #18 – Ask about access to the latest ATA Guidelines!

Toshiba Ultrasound
Endocrinology Sales
4713 1st Street, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (866) 280-2417
www.headandneckultrasound.com

TOSHIBA offers the console Nemio and the laptop Viamo Ultrasound systems for high resolution thyroid images and precise FNA guidance. Power Doppler enables vascularity assessment. Scanning Presets make operation easy to learn and easy to use. Systems are backed by onsite TOSHIBA Service Engineers. Premium, yet affordable, ultrasound, that's TOSHIBA.

Trimeta LLC

Trimeta LLC. is a relatively new drug development company and a first time attendee of the ATA Annual Meeting. The company is focused on novel approaches to treat, at least a subset, of hypothyroid patients using modified release T3. We will be asking the opinions of ATA members about this approach at the meeting.

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
130 - 4311 Viking Way
Richmond, BC
Canada, V6V 2K9
www.ultrasonix.com/endocrinology

Ultrasonix develops and manufactures diagnostic ultrasound imaging systems with customizable touch screens to simplify workflows. Our systems are built on an open software platform enabling fast remote service and easy updates to stay current, even as technology changes. With large monitors and premium image quality, you'll find our systems are ideal for guiding interventional procedures such as thyroid biopsies. Ultrasonix offers premium features such as color doppler and elastography on the SonixTouch and the SonixTablet systems. The company is privately held and headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada with offices in the United States. www.ultrasonix.com/endocrinology for more information.

United BioSource
4445 Willard Avenue
12th Floor
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
www.unitedbiosource.com

United BioSource Corporation (UBC) is a global medical and scientific affairs organization that partners with life science companies to develop and commercialize their products. We help generate authoritative, real-world evidence of product effectiveness, safety and value, to assist health care decisions and enhance patient care. UBC integrates scientific and industry experts, operations professionals and leading-edge technologies to provide innovative solutions across the product life cycle.

We strive to be an intelligent and nimble customer-focused organization that offers a unique combination of strategic vision, scientific expertise and operational excellence. With experts and operations in strategic locations worldwide, UBC offers the global reach and local expertise necessary to support the largest and most complex multinational product development programs. Our clients can expect UBC to design and deliver high-quality solutions tailored to meet their unique needs.

Veracyte
7000 Shoreline Court, Suite 250
South San Francisco, CA 94080
www.veracyte.com

Veracyte offers the Afirma® Thyroid FNA Analysis, a novel comprehensive solution for thyroid nodule assessment. This innovative approach combines expert cytopathology with the Afirma Gene Expression Classifier — a multi-gene expression test that identifies the likely benign nodules in those initially classified as indeterminate by cytopathology. The gene expression classifier was developed based on large prospective, multicenter clinical studies, comprising academic and community sites, for all stages of development including discovery and clinical validation.

Yale Pathology Labs
310 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06520-8023
Phone: (203) 376-5537
www.yalepath.org

Yale Pathology Labs is part of a dynamic environment that combines the facilities and patient care talents of Yale-New Haven Hospital, as well as the additional resources of the entire Yale-New Haven Health System, with the internationally recognized teaching and research expertise of Yale University School of Medicine.

In addition to foremost pathologists trained in a wide variety of clinical subspecialties including thyroid pathology, we offer the most comprehensive anatomic pathology service locally and across the nation, using the most sophisticated equipment available and aided by technologically advanced diagnostic tools. Members of our team hold joint appointments at the Yale University School of Medicine, and Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH). These doctors have helped to establish the Yale Medical Center's preeminent national and international reputation.

When you choose to use Yale Pathology Labs for your anatomic pathology testing needs, you will find an exceptional medical community pooling its technical resources and its vast array of human talent to resolve the diagnostic question at hand.