Why target an award specifically to women?

As the ASNR celebrates its 50^th Anniversary in April, it will swear in the 4^th women president in its long, venerable history.  While the number of women entering medical schools is approaching 50% nationally, women continue to be underrepresented in a number of medical specialties, including diagnostic radiology and particularly in neuroradiology.  In fact, the gender gap of men more frequently choosing Radiology as their specialty of choice than women grew substantially over the period 1990 to 2003 (i.e., from less than 1.4-to-1 in 1990 to more than 2-to-1 by 2003).

Women are also underrepresented in all senior ranks of leadership in organized medicine.  The new ASNR/ACR/AAWR award will offer a unique opportunity for the mid-career women with demonstrated experience and promise for leadership in Neuroradiology and/or Radiology overall.  The ACR Radiology Leadership Institute’s premier leadership educational event, held in conjunction with Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, will provide the awardee with additional skills and valuable insights.

A review committee comprised of members of all 3 organizations will choose the 2012 awardee from among a large slate of nominations, and the results will be announced at the NYC meeting.

References

EM Lambert, ES Holmboe. The Relationship between Specialty Choice and Gender of U.S. Medical Students, 1990-2003. Acad Med 2005;80(9):797-802.

VK Potterton, S Ruan, JH Sunshine, et al.  Why don't female medical students choose diagnostic radiology? A review of the current literature. J Am Coll Radiol 2004;1(8):583-590.

Register and Book Housing Today

It’s a year to celebrate our milestone anniversary of the American Society of Neuroradiology and attend the ASNR 50^th Annual Meeting, April 21-26, 2012.  Celebrate with us on the evening of Monday, April 23 with our 50^th Anniversary Reception at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and enjoy an evening Reception with ASNR Exhibitors on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.  While at the meeting connect with colleagues in the Neuroradiology community and discover all the new advances and research in the world of Neuroradiology.

Highlights for 2012

The Foundation of the ASNR 2012 Symposium features:

• Sessions on Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Collaboration with ASNR/ISMRM on Advanced MR Imaging of Acute Ischemic Stroke

ASNR 50^th Annual Meeting

• Four (4) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Review Sessions on Pediatrics, Head and Neck, Cerebrovascular and Spine
• Six Proposed (6) Self-Assessment Modules (SAM) sessions
• Collaboration with the Society for Neuro Oncology (SNO) Session on Assessment of Tumor Recurrence in the Modern Era, Collaboration with the Ibero-Latin American Society of Neuroradiology (SILAN) on Malformations, Tropical Infectious Diseases, MS and Epilepsy and Collaboration with the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR):  White Matter Diseases
• Young Professionals programming onTuesday, April 24, 2012
• NEW…Cases of Day …more details to come
• Programming sessions developed in cooperation with the…ASFNR, ASHNR, ASPNR, ASSR, SNIS
• And much more….

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Join the 50^th Anniversary Celebration!

See you at the New York Hilton!

Highlights for 2012

• It’s a year to celebrate the American Society of Neuroradiology and attend the ASNR 50^th Annual Meeting, April 21-26, 2012
• Hear great speakers at the meeting and stay connected with colleagues in the Neuroradiology community

The Foundation of the ASNR 2012 Symposium Features

• Session on Acute Ischemic Stroke
• Collaboration with ASNR/ISMRM on Advanced MR Imaging of Acute Ischemic Stroke

ASNR 50^th Annual Meeting

• Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Review Sessions on Pediatrics, Head and Neck, Cerebrovascular and Spine
• Six (6) Self-Assessment Modules (SAM) sessions
• Collaboration with the Society for Neuro Oncology (SNO) Session on Assessment of Tumor Recurrence in the Modern Era
• Collaboration with the Ibero-Latin American Society of Neuroradiology (SILAN) on Malformations, Tropical Infectious Diseases, MS and Epilepsy
• Collaboration with the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR):  White Matter Diseases
• Young Professionals programming on Community Practice, Grant Writing and more
• Socioeconomic sessions on Healthcare/Payment Methodology/Health Services, What is Quality, Healthcare Payment and Reform and  Applying Evidence-Based Medicine to Stroke Imaging and Treatment
• Programming sessions developed in cooperation with the…ASFNR, ASHNR, ASPNR, ASSR, SNIS
• And much more…

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

• It’s a year to celebrate the American Society of Neuroradiology and attend the ASNR 50^th Annual Meeting,April 21-26, 2012
• Hear great speakers at the meeting and stay connected with colleagues in the  Neuroradiology community
• Add to your CV and be a presenting author
• Teach a lesson, illustrate a problem in diagnosis, or demonstrate noteworthy imaging findings in specific diseases, disorders or anomalies
• Present scientific studies that summarize the details of original investigative research
• Showcase an education exhibit summarizing novel imaging techniques, educational methods, or instructional clinical material
• Create an innovative Electronic Education Exhibit, (eEdE) demonstrating innovative applications for computers in Neuroradiology clinical practice, training and/or research
• Be considered for awards
• Be a more active participant in the Annual Meeting by contributing to the scientific or educational program
• Contribute to The Foundation of the ASNR
• JOIN IN ON THE FUN…you are in New York…on Top of the World!

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The ASNR Online Abstract Submission Site is now available for submissions.
Submit abstracts early!

 Deadline:  5:00pm PST – Friday, October 28, 2011.

It’s Time to Celebrate ASNR’s 50^th Anniversary!

The Foundation of the ASNR Symposium 2012 will be April 21-22

ASNR 50^th Annual Meeting will be April 23-26, 2012

Join us at the New York Hilton, New York, NY

Reminders:

Abstract Submission Site available in early September.

Deadline for Submitting an Abstract:  Friday, October 28, 2011.

Registration and Housing available in December 2011

For more details, visit www.asnr.org/2012

There are so many things happening for the ASNR 49th Annual Meeting and The Foundation of the ASNR Symposium 2011.  Come and be a part of the best ASNR Annual Meeting and Symposium.  It will be a time to remember!

Here are some Highlights of the meeting:

1. ASNR is Going Green…
   Preview the electronic Scientific Exhibits (eSE) and Electronic Posters (ePoster) remotely 24/7 at your hotel room and throughout the Convention Center. 

   Attendees will have the option of receiving the Proceeding on a flash drive instead of a printed book…save a tree by selecting the flash drive option when registering.

   Need to evaluate to receive your CME credits, no time to stop by the CME pavilion.  You can access the link remotely 24/7 at the Convention Center and at your hotel room.

2. Earn up to 45.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
3. Six (6) Self-Assessment Module (SAM) Session
4. Sessions on socioeconomic, interventional neuroradiology, head and neck radiology, spine radiology, pediatric neuroradiology functional neuroradiology, and Advanced Imaging seminars.
5. Guest Speaker – Wednesday, June 8, during the Annual Meeting:

   George Loewenstein, PhD
   Carnegie Mellon University

   Topic: This Is Your Brain on Conflict of Interest (COI)
   (Economic and Psychological Insights on Human Behavior in Response to COI’s)
   Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
   Time: 11:10am-11:45am

6. Need more reason why to attend?  Take a look at the latest Program Schedule at http://www.asnr.org/2011/docs/program_sch_030311.pdf

For more Information about the 49^th Annual Meeting and The ASNR Foundation Symposium 2011, June 4-9 at the Washington State Convention Center visit www.asnr.org/2011

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The ASNR Registration and Housing is deadline is Friday, April 15, 2011.
Register today and book your housing!

Deadline:  Friday, April 15, 2011
http://www.certain.com/system/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x228039add5

I look forward to seeing you in Seattle, June 4 – 9, 2011

Main Topics

• Intraarterial treatment of acute ischemic stroke
• Preventive endovascular treatment of extra- and intracranial atherosclerotic stenoses
• Endovascular treatment of acutely ruptured aneurysms and of vasospasm
• Endovascular management of complex and giant aneurysms
• Transarterial devascularization of skull base and intracranial tumors
• New classification and endovascular treatment of intracranial dural AV-shunts
• Endovascular treatment of brain AVM’s
• Interactive video workshops and hands-on workshops

Course Director
Anton Valavanis

For further information and registration, please contact:
www.cinr-zurich.ch or:

Irene de Bastiani and Lisa Olia
Department of Neuroradiology
University Hospital of Zurich
Frauenklinikstrasse 10
CH-8091 Zurich
Switzerland
neuroradiologie@usz.ch
Tel:  +41 (0) 44 255 56 00 or 56 20
Fax:  +41 (0) 44 255 45 04

(New York – January 31, 2011) Burton P. Drayer, MD, the Dr. Charles M. and Marilyn Newman Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiology and Executive Vice-President for Risk at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, has been elected president of the Board of Directors of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). His presidency was made official at the 96th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting in Chicago last month.

As President, Dr. Drayer will support advances in education, research, information technology, and patient safety. “My goals for 2011 are to enhance collaboration among radiology and non-radiology societies, as well as to extend the utilization and recognition of the RSNA’s extensive technology platform,” he said. “I hope to accelerate our critically important research agenda and expand the role that the RSNA plays in advancing radiation safety.”

With a focus in neuroradiology, Dr. Drayer’s major research interests involve using advanced CT and MRI techniques for the diagnosis of cerebral infarction, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, vascular malformation, and brain neoplasm as well as to characterize and quantitate brain iron, perfusion, and barrier permeability. Dr. Drayer was editor of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America from 1991 to 2005.  He has authored or coauthored nearly 200 journal articles, 41 book chapters, and two books.  He is also a sought-after lecturer both nationally and internationally, having given more than 200 invited lectures and speeches.

Dr. Drayer’s awards and honors include the Cornelius G. Dyke Award from the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Drayer is a fellow of both the American College of Radiology (ACR) and American Academy of Neurology, a past-president of the New York Roentgen Society, and presently on the Board of Chancellors of the ACR.  He is past-President of the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) and founding member of its Neuroradiology Education and Research Foundation.

“Dr. Drayer’s election as president of such a prestigious professional organization is well-deserved,” said Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, The Mount Sinai Medical Center. “Since joining Mount Sinai, he has greatly developed our strengths in radiology. Our leadership in this area is poised to expand further when the Center for Science and Medicine opens next year, providing an additional 30,000 square feet for imaging capabilities at Mount Sinai.”

After receiving his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, Dr. Drayer completed a medical internship and neurology residency at the University of Vermont in Burlington. Dr. Drayer served his radiology residency followed by a neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He continued onto Duke University Medical Center, where he became Professor of Radiology and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology). In 1986, he was appointed Chairman of the Division of Neuroimaging Research-Education at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Ariz., where he remained until 1995, when he joined Mount Sinai.

Final Countdown to ASNR Abstract Submission Deadline Friday, December 17, 2010

Submit your abstract today for the ASNR 49^th Annual Meeting.

ACT NOW, the abstract submission deadline is a few days away…Friday, December 17, 2010.
For more information on submitting an abstract, visit www.asnr.org/2011 or call
Valerie Geisendorfer at 630-574-0220 ext. 228.

Top 5 Reasons to Submit and Attend the ASNR 49^th Annual Meeting, June 4 – 9, 2011

1. Great speakers that will present during the meeting along with have the chance to stay connect with colleagues in the Neuroradiology community
2. Change add to your CV, be a presenting author and be considered for awards
3. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
4. Six (6) proposed Self-Assessment Module (SAM) Sessions
5. Opportunities to see participate in great sessions highlighting Head & Neck; Interventional; Pediatrics; Function; Spine, Socioeconomics and much more…

Session Highlights of the Meeting

• Six (6) proposed Self-Assessment Module (SAM) Sessions
• Socioeconomic topics: on Entering and Thriving in Private Practice, Comparative Effective Research, CMS Prospective Payment System and much more
• KeyNote Speaker:  George Loewenstein, PhD…topic on Conflict of Interest
• Translational Monday
• Daily Maintenance of Certification (MOC) review sessions
• American Board of Radiology (ABR) Exam
• And much more…

Every year in the United States, more than three quarters of a million people have a stroke, and approximately every 3 minutes someone dies from a stroke. A significant portion of stroke victims are young, and left with a devastating handicap for the rest of their lives. The monetary and societal costs of stroke represent a major economic challenge to the healthcare system.  With stroke – as with heart attack – rapid treatment is essential to limit the extent of irreversible brain injury (“time-is-brain”), and rapid determination of the cause and degree of existing brain injury can be critical in deciding treatment.

CT perfusion imaging is a quick, widely available test that displays information about blood flow to the brain that can help diagnose, treat, and predict outcome in stroke patients.  When MRI is not readily available or contraindicated, CT perfusion imaging provides the best possible estimate of brain tissue likely to die without urgent, advanced therapies, including arterial “clot busting” drugs and blood clot retrieval devices.  CT perfusion imaging can also help classify reversible brain injury (“transient ischemic attacks”) that – like cardiac angina – may not require such immediate, aggressive treatment, as well as evaluate brain injury caused by arterial spasm due to bleeding from aneurysm rupture.

Published protocols for performing CT perfusion imaging at “as low a radiation dose as reasonably achievable” – a principle endorsed by the American College of Radiology and American Society of Neuroradiology – have circulated in the medical community for over a decade.  Strict protocol rules and oversight radiation protection personnel at most medical centers ensure that optimal image quality is maintained with a total radiation exposure often considerably lower than the current FDA recommended maximum dose.  Indeed, in an early, highly quoted study that compared different scanning protocols, it was shown that image quality is actually improved when CT perfusion is obtained at a lower average X-ray beam energy than is standard for routine CT imaging.

In all of medicine – and especially for stroke – the potential risks of any diagnostic test or therapeutic procedure (however rare) must be weighed against the very real benefits of preventing death or severe disability.  We believe, and the medical literature supports, that CT perfusion imaging, when appropriately performed, is justified and provides safe, valuable information that can substantially contribute to the management of acutely ill patients in an emergency setting.  Recent advances in scanner hardware and software, and the ongoing efforts of industry, offer the promise of further, significant reductions in CT radiation dose. The radiology community is committed to work hard towards this goal of reducing CT radiation dose, and continuing to offer the best imaging care to our patients.

References:

Janet C Miller, D. Phil., et al. CT Perfusion Imaging of the Brain. Radiology Rounds: A Newsletter for Referring Physicians from the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Radiology. Volume 8, Issue 6, June 2010. http://www.mghradrounds.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=2010_june

Wintermark M, Lev MH. FDA investigates the safety of brain perfusion CT. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2010 Jan;31(1):2-3.

Latchaw RE, Alberts MJ, Lev MH, Connors JJ, Harbaugh RE, Higashida RT, Hobson R, Kidwell CS, Koroshetz WJ, Mathews V, Villablanca P, Warach S, Walters B; American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention, Stroke Council, and the Interdisciplinary Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease. Recommendations for imaging of acute ischemic stroke: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Stroke. 2009 Nov;40(11):3646-78.

Wintermark M, Rowley HA, Lev MH. Acute stroke triage to intravenous thrombolysis and other therapies with advanced CT or MR imaging: pro CT. Radiology. 2009 Jun;251(3):619-26.

Wintermark M, Maeder P, Verdun FR, Thiran JP, Valley JF, Schnyder P, Meuli R. Using 80 kVp versus 120 kVp in perfusion CT measurement of regional cerebral blood flow. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2000 Nov-Dec;21(10):1881-4.

Broad expert consensus on the minimum requirements for CT perfusion scan acquisition can be found in Table 2 (page E25) of the following paper, which can be freely downloaded from PubMed:

Wintermark M, Albers GW, Alexandrov AV, Alger JR, Bammer R, Baron JC, Davis S, Demaerschalk BM, Derdeyn CP, Donnan GA, Eastwood JD, Fiebach JB, Fisher M, Furie KL, Goldmakher GV, Hacke W, Kidwell CS, Kloska SP, Köhrmann M, Koroshetz W, Lee TY, Lees KR, Lev MH, Liebeskind DS, Ostergaard L, Powers WJ, Provenzale J, Schellinger P, Silbergleit R, Sorensen AG, Wardlaw J, Wu O, Warach S. Acute stroke imaging research roadmap. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2008 May;29(5):e23-e30.