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and Cindy Owen, RT, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, Global Luminary and Research Manager
Cindy Owen, RT, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, Global Luminary and Research Manager
Paul Mullen, Global Ultrasound Marketing, Radiology & Vascular
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