About this Event
Overview:
Join Us for the Next TIGER Course!
Contemporary Advances in Interventional Radiology (IR):
Liver-Directed Therapy, Embolization Technologies, Ablation, Neurointervention, and Portal Hypertension Management
Are you ready to strengthen your IR knowledge and sharpen your clinical skills? The Tiger Course is your gateway to mastering the essentials of interventional radiology. Designed for medical students, physician assistants (PAs), PA students, nurses, technologists, and residents, this course delivers practical, high-yield education in a dynamic and interactive format.
This course will provide participants with current evidence, practical insights, and emerging approaches in liver-directed therapies, embolization techniques, liquid embolic agents, thermal ablation, and neurointerventional applications. Through expert-led presentations and discussion, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of innovative technologies that are transforming patient care and clinical outcomes.
Whether you are an interventional radiologist, trainee, advanced practice provider, nurse, or technologist, this course offers valuable opportunities to learn from regional leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and network with colleagues across disciplines.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your IR expertise!
Sessions and cases for this course are noted below.
Session One: Endovascular Liver-directed Therapy
- Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) - Alexandra Fairchild, MD
- Yttrium-90 Radioembolization (Y-90) - Matthew Givens, MD
Session Two: Review of Liquid Embolics
- LAVA® Liquid Embolic System (LES) - Rebecca Chason,MD
- Obsidio ™ - Brianna Oliver, MD
- Glue [n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA)] - Bahri Ustunsoz, MD
Session Three: Ablations and Neurointervention
- Thermal Ablation - Hector Ferral, MD
- Glue in Neurointervention – Paul Gulotta, MD
Objectives:
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe current interventional radiology approaches for liver-directed therapy, embolization, and ablation.
- Apply knowledge of advanced IR technologies to appropriate clinical scenarios and patient care decisions.
Participants can earn 3.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development credit based on attendance.
Target Audience: Registered nurses and other interventional radiology team members
Course Format: Live course
Cost: Free
Breakfast & lunch will be provided.
Registration for this event closes at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2026.
Event venue & nearby stays
LSUHNO School of Medicine, Lions Building, 2020 Gravier Street, New Orleans, United States
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