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01-10-2010 | TRIBUTE
In Memory of Senator Ted Stevens, 1923–2010, US Senator for the State of Alaska, 1968–2008
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Molecular Imaging and Biology
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Issue 5/2010
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The Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI) extends its deepest sympathies to the family of former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. While Senator Stevens is known to have devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska, he was also a heroic supporter of research, development, and education in the field of molecular imaging. As a cancer survivor himself, he was an avid supporter of positron emission tomography (PET) scans for the early detection and treatment of cancer and led the educational campaign in Washington in support of FDA and CMS approvals for PET scan usage. As a result of Senator Stevens’ unwavering support, AMI has been able to advance the usage of molecular imaging technologies in cardiology, neurology, and in the fight against cancer. There are no words to express our gratitude to our friend, Senator Ted Stevens, and our sympathy and sadness over his death. …
