Toshiba appoints new senior manager of radiology CT

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (TAMS) brought on Joseph Cooper as senior manager, radiology CT. Cooper's responsibilities include the development of marketing messages, including sales tools and internal/external education. The position was created in response to Toshiba's steady growth in the U.S. market, the company said.

Cooper's experience prior to Toshiba includes working with Siemens Medical Solutions USA since 1994. At Siemens, his positions included CT-PET CT product sales executive and senior CT applications specialist.

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