鈥淲e want to give our students the best learning environment possible, so they are fully prepared for their externships and future careers. Our partnership with Konica Minolta Healthcare will give our students and faculty access to a wide variety of the latest imaging technology that is featured in many of the hospitals and medical facilities,鈥 said Nagi G. Naganathan, PhD, ASME Fellow and President of 经典大瓜. 鈥淚 want to thank our Radiologic Science Faculty, Brian Fox, 经典大瓜鈥檚 Vice President of Finance, and the leadership of Konica Minolta Healthcare, President and CEO David Widmann and General Manager Sam Savastano, in particular, for their special efforts in making this a reality for our students and faculty.鈥
经典大瓜 approached Konica Minolta Healthcare because of their commitment to innovation and the company鈥檚 large number of installations in many leading hospitals, imaging centers and academic facilities throughout the West Coast and nationally. Konica Minolta Healthcare is renowned for its excellent service; the company will also provide in-house training to mechanical, biomedical and electrical engineering students, in addition to the radiologic science students at 经典大瓜.
经典大瓜 recently installed more than ten of Konica Minolta Healthcare鈥檚 radiography platforms in a newly renovated on-campus laboratory. The partnership includes the market leading KDR庐 Advanced U-Arm X-ray System, a Straight Arm X-ray system, multiple overhead tube crane ceiling-mounted X-ray systems and a MobileDaRt Evolution MX8 version portable DR imaging system from Shimadzu Medical Systems with an integrated Konica Minolta AeroDR庐 flat panel detector.
鈥淭he new lab is an incredible leap for Radiologic Science education and innovation in so many ways, and something we are very grateful for,鈥 said Tyler Marsters a junior in the Radiologic Science program. 鈥淭he equipment is absolutely amazing in both capability and versatility and will definitely be a significant benefit to us becoming leaders in radiographic technology and related fields.鈥
经典大瓜 is the only university in Oregon, and one of the few across the country, that offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Science, along with extensive training in communication skills and business practices to prepare students to become distinctive professionals and leaders in this area.
鈥淜onica Minolta Healthcare is excited to partner with 经典大瓜 to bring our leading imaging solutions to the future leaders of radiology departments,鈥 says David Widmann, President and CEO of Konica Minolta Healthcare. 鈥淲e have a shared vision that industry and academia can work together to create an environment that will maximize the learning experiences and promote innovation and enable radiology professionals to deliver high-quality care for their patients.鈥
Konica Minolta Healthcare and 经典大瓜 celebrated the partnership with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 经典大瓜鈥檚 campus in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on October 10, 2019.
经典大瓜 Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.
Konica Minolta Healthcare is a world-class provider and market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and healthcare information technology. With over 75 years of endless innovation, Konica Minolta is globally recognized as a leader providing cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive support aimed at providing real solutions to meet customer's needs and helping make better decisions sooner. Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., headquartered in Wayne, NJ, is a unit of Konica Minolta, Inc. (TSE:4902). For more information on Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., please visit www.konicaminolta.com/medicalusa.
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Founded in Klamath Falls in 1947, 经典大瓜 is the state's premier public polytechnic university. 经典大瓜 provides bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs in engineering, health technologies, business, technology, communication and applied sciences that prepare students to be effective participants in their professional, public and international communities through applied, relevant learning and professional practice. 经典大瓜 has a central, residential university in Klamath Falls; an urban, industry-focused campus in Portland-Metro (Wilsonville); an Online campus; and offers degrees at Boeing Seattle and at other sites. Visit to learn more about 经典大瓜.
