Finally, Digital Myocardial Perfusion Imaging That’s Within Reach: SPECT CZT Technology Just Became More Accessible - spectrum-dynamics (2024)

July 10th, 2020:Spectrum Dynamics Medical, Inc.,announcedtodaythatthey have a newofferinginto theirindustry-leadingD-SPECT®familywiththe introduction of D-SPECT®VISTA. The new additionis specificallydesignedas an affordable entry intodigitalbasedsolid-stateCadmiumZincTelluride (CZT)myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI)for institutionswishing to transition fromanolder,analog (NalAnger)cardiac scanner.It also has the unique ability to beupgradeabletoquantitativediagnosticapplications, includingdynamic imaging,at a later time.

“Digital SPECT MPI has been shown to add significant value in terms of patient exam image quality, radiation dose reduction, procedure speed, and new advanced applications,” explains Jim Haisler, vice president of global operations for Spectrum Dynamics Medical.“We couldn’t be more thrilled to help more physicians have access to this impressive technology.”

Like the othersin the D-SPECT®family, D-SPECTVISTA offers flexible scan positioning – including upright, semi-upright, and supine, as well as a 1,000-pound chair weight limit.The improvements in image quality with digital technology, workflow, dose management,and patient comfort are some of the key benefits to be experienced with VISTA.

D-SPECT VISTAwas designed to be flexibleand fiscally responsiblefor the end user, offering bothrelevantoptions andanupgradepath. Optionsincludethe company’snewEmission Map Attenuation Correction Option (EMAC) technology, which uses patient SPECT data to generate emission mapforattenuation correction,improvingimage qualityand diagnostic accuracy. Users have thepotentialfor astress-only scan solutionwithin30-minute appointments.VISTA userscanupgrade to D-SPECTCARDIOfordynamicclinical applications such as coronary flow reserve (CFR)quantitative analysis.

“D-SPECT VISTA is the key for a cost-effective transition from analog todigitalcardiac MPI imaging, providing long-term cost of ownership advantages with its upgradability to add new features and functionality as expanded needs arise,” continues Haisler. “It is a significant addition to our technology-leading portfolio of SPECT digital imaging systems,builttobring a paradigm shift in Nuclear Medicine technology, scanner design and performance”.

Accessibility Statement

Collin Schaeffer serves as Vice President of Marketing forSpectrum Dynamics Medical and is responsible forleading theglobalmarketing organization.

Prior to joining the company and through his more than 17 years in the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging industry, Collin gained an array of experience in marketing, product management, and R&D.

Collin holds a Bachelor of Science in nuclear medicine technology.

YoelZilberstienis the founder of Spectrum DynamicsMedicaland servestodayas Chief Technology Officer and heads thebusiness development of the company, Yoel is also responsible and is the inventor and co–inventor ofthecompany’s formidable patent and trade secretsportfolio.

Yoel started his careeras mechanical engineer inElscintin the nuclear medicine division wherehe developedmany of the technologies that have become standard within the SPECT industry.This division was later bought by GE. After leaving Elscint Yoel joinedBiosense who focused on Electro-Physiology where he co-invented an endo-vascular GPS guidance system today known as the Carto system.Biosense was laterbought byJohnson & Johnson.

In 2000Yoel founded the Spectrum Dynamics Medical with the vision of transformingtheslow andunclearanalognuclearimaging technology toclear, digital and almost onlineimaging.Therebyproviding the platforms for innovative clinical imagingtherapyguidingapplications.

Yoel holdsBScdegree in mechanical engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.

Jim Haisler heads the global commercial operations ofSpectrum Dynamics Medicalbeing responsible for salesandmarketingofthe company’s products.

Jim brings tothecompanyextensive experience in general management, sales and marketing in the field of medical diagnostic imaging and therapy.

Prior to joiningthe company,Jimheld executive level sales management positions with Philips Medical Systems, PhyMatrix Diagnostic Imaging, Dornier Medical Systems, N.A. and ADAC Laboratories.

Jimhas an educational background in X-ray and Nuclear Medicine TechnologyandholdsanMBADegreein Business from Pepperdine University.

Chief R&D and Clinical Research Officer

NathanielRoth serves asSpectrum Dynamics MedicalVicePresidentofresearchand development where he oversees and leads the developmentof the company’s products, clinical research and innovativetechnologies.

Nathaniel joined the company as physicist later takingroles of Chief Physicist,Chief Physicist and Clinical Research Director,R&D managerbefore assuming his current role.

Prior to joining the company,Nathanielserved as physicist for EADS, a military field company.

Nathanielholds aMScdegreein physics from University of Nice, France with additional post graduate degree in optics from the University of Saint Etienne.

Tomer Gabay Serves as Spectrum Dynamics Medical CFO, being responsible for managing the company’s finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting.

Prior to his appointment as CFO, Tomer Served as Director of Finance and controller of the company.

Before joining the company, Tomer served as an audit manager of public and private companies in various industries at PwC Israel.

Tomer brings over 10 years of experience in Finance, Business and Operations in global organizations as well as startups including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, negotiations, due-diligence and fund raising. Tomer holds a BA degree in economics and accounting, and is a certified public accountant.

Amir Stadtmaueris responsible forleading theglobaloperations activitiesofSpectrum Dynamics Medical,which includesmanufacturing,sourcing,logistics,informationsystemandengineering.

Amirhas a vastsupplychain experienceofover 22 yearsinleadingoperationteamsofcapital equipment companies.

Amir holds anMScdegreein Industrial Engineering and Managementfrom Tel-Aviv University.

IgorNaroditskyis responsible for the Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance of Spectrum Dynamics Medical.

Igorbrings over 20 years of solid quality, regulatory and engineering experience in the healthcare and capital equipmentindustry. Prior to joining Spectrum Dynamics,Igorserved as Vice President of Quality and Regulatory atKarmelSonix(ASX: KSI), an Australian healthcare company. Before that, he served for 10 years as Director of Global Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs atCamtek(NYSE: CAMT).

Igorholds a BScdegree in Industrial Engineeringfrom Ben Gurion Universityand aMScdegreein System Engineering and Managementfrom the Technion Institute of Technologyandis a Certified Quality Engineer.

Xin serves as Shanghai Guangmai (SD’s China Division) CEO since 2021.

Before joining the company, Xin served as CEO at Foze Medical Technology Limited and CEO at Shanghai Hi-tech Medical Technology limited for over 12 years.

Xin graduated from Kellogg School of management with MBA degree and from London School of Economics with MSc in Information Technology.

Ayelet Dekel serves as Spectrum Dynamics Medical Vice President of human resources, being responsible for theglobalpeople operations.

Ayeletjoinedthe companyassupply chainmanagerlater becomingVPofOperationsand HR manager before assuming her current role in the company.

Ayeletbrings to SpectrumDynamics20years of experience intheglobal operations and human resources management.

Ayeletholds aBSc degreeinindustrial engineeringandanAdvanced Certificate Studies in Human Resourcesfrom Bar Ilan University.

Nilda Riverais responsible for the worldwide marketing activities of Spectrum Dynamics Medical includingtrade shows, advertisement, web and social media, productsdefinition,sales tooldevelopmentetc.

Prior to joining the company Nilda workedatGEfor many years andheldvariousseniornuclear medicine and PETsales and marketingroles. Before joining GE Nilda worked as staffnuclearmedicinetechnologist/clinicalinstructorUniversity of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Nilda holds aBScdegree inBiology/Chemistry from theUniversity of Miami and is also nuclear medicine technologist.

Dalia Shiti serves as Spectrum Dynamics Medical Vice President of clinical applications being responsible for theapplications training of the company’s customers worldwide.

In her previousrolesin thecompanyDalia servedasclinicalapplicationsspecialist and clinical applicationmanager.

Before joining the company Daliaserved asleadingtechnicianinBnai Zion Medical Center, Israel.

Ruthie Ben–Kishserves as the director of software developmentandmanages the main products development programsin Spectrum Dynamics Medical.

Ruthiejoined the company assoftwaredepartmentmanager andwasthenpromoted toDirector ofSoftwaredevelopmentbefore assuming her current role.Ruthie brings to SpectrumDynamicsMedicalover 25 years of experience in development of medical imaging and diagnostic systems of multiple modalities.

Ruthie holds aBScdegreein Electrical Engineering andaMScdegreein Biomedical Engineering from the Technion Institute of Technology.

Shlomi Aloya

Shlomi Aloya is responsible forleading theglobalcustomer support organization ofSpectrum Dynamics Medical.

Shlomi has a vast service, operation and R&D experience of over 22 years in leading technical teams for capital equipment companies.

Shlomi holds BA Executives degree Business Administration and a M.A. Decision making & Negotiation

Giladserves as Spectrum DynamicsMedicalCEO since 2019.

Before assuming the role of CEO Gilad served as the company CFO andchief operations officer of the company

Before joining the company Gilad served asChief Financial Officer atCoreFlow, and Senior Manager at Ernst & Young.

Gilad graduated the University of Haifa with aBAdegree in Economics and has spent his career in roles of increasing responsibility giving him a great range of exposure and leadership in business planning, medical devices, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and biotechnology.