We were proud to sponsor the inaugural European Conference on Image-Guided Pain Management (ECIP Summit 2026) in Vienna, a milestone event bringing together a select group of leading interventional radiologists dedicated to advancing image-guided pain therapies.
A new forum for a growing specialty
Held on March 19–20, the ECIP Summit was the first European congress of its kind, with a strong emphasis on peer-to-peer clinical discussion. The central theme — how radiologic interventions can improve pain control and reduce the need for more invasive procedures — is one that resonates deeply with the work we’re doing with Micromate™.
Our Clinical Product Specialist Cristina Quagliozzi and Product Lifecycle Manager André Ferraz represented the team, listening, learning, and exploring where our technology can make a meaningful contribution.
Insights from the field
We were especially grateful to Dr. Marco Van Strijen for his presentation on cone-beam CT and navigation in precision-guided pain procedures. His insights into the role of robotics in interventional radiology — and his discussion of the SHERPA project — sparked valuable conversations about the future of the field and where Micromate™ fits within it.
The conference reinforced a message we continue to hear from clinicians: there is real momentum behind integrating interventional radiology into pain management pathways, and the right tools can make a meaningful difference for patients.
Thank you
Thank you to the ECIP organizers for bringing together such a focused and high-caliber community, and to Dr. Marco Van Strijen for his continued expertise and support. A special thank you to Prof. Dimitrios Filippiadis, whose kind invitation made our participation possible.
