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.

SAVE THE DATE

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the next LINC Houston conference will be held in Houston, Texas from December 5 to 8, 2011, at the Hilton Americas Hotel.

The conference will feature live case transmissions highlighting the latest advances in the field of Interventional Neuroradiology.

NEW THIS YEAR:

A one-day course dedicated to:

3D Anatomy of the Neurovascular System will be held on December 8, 2011.

This course will be given by: Professors: Alex Berenstein, In Sup Choi, Philippe Mercier and Karel Terbrugge

DON’T MISS:

• Focus on research and brand new developments;
• Real time approach of the qualification and quantification of blood flow and blood volume with the flat panel technology;
• 3D roadmap embolization of brain AVM coupled with real time matching of cross-sectional imaging, using the latest in image-fusion software;
• New application of C-ARM CT and intra-procedural imaging;
• Lives cases from Houston, Texas -  Buenos Aires, Argentina -  Kobe, Japan – Phoenix, Arizona – Buffalo, New York – Ankara, Turkey;
• Comprehensive Symposium including round-table discussions and live case transmissions on Flow Diversion: Flow Hemodynamics, Physics of Flow Diversion, Safe use of the Devices, Clinical Results, and Complications.

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Grow professionally: Interventional Neuroradiology is a constantly changing field, and the Scientific Program can help you stay up-to-date on the latest research, treatments, and tools you need to succeed.
• Connect with colleagues: Interact with leaders in the field to learn and share your ideas.
• Obtain Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits: This meeting is a valuable source of CME for physicians.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the conference organizer at: shellie@linchouston.com

Visit the conference website for more information www.linchouston.com

On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Pr Michel Mawad
Chairman, Department of Radiogy
Baylor College of Medicine

18^th Annual Blood-Brain Barrier Consortium Meeting

March 22-24, 2012

Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington

The 2012 Annual Blood-Brain Barrier Consortium meeting will be held March 22-24, at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. The meeting will focus on preclinical and clinical aspects of CNS imaging and the blood-brain barrier. The meeting is partially funded by a National Institutes of Health R13 meeting grant, with support from the National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders, and is organized in collaboration with the International Brain Barriers Society.

For more information, please visit www.ohsu.edu/bbb.

Event Contact:
Aliana Kim
(503) 494-0614
kimyou@ohsu.edu

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

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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

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…

For Immediate Release
November 8, 2010

American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
Presents Gold Medal to Wendy R. K. Smoker, M.D. during 44^th Annual Meeting

The American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) awarded its 2010 Gold Medal to Wendy R.K. Smoker, M.D. on October 7, 2010 during the 44^th Annual Meeting at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Smoker was born in Evanston, Illinois while her parents were graduate students in Chemistry at Northwestern University. After living in Pennsylvania for a few early years, she returned to Park Ridge, Illinois and completed grade school and high school before attending the University of Iowa.  While at Iowa she completed undergraduate and graduate degrees, medical school training and all of her radiology training.

Dr. Smoker subsequently joined the faculty at the University of Iowa as an Assistant Professor, relocated to the University of Utah in 1986 as an Associate Professor, and, in 1990, accepted a position as Professor and Director of Neuroradiology at the Medical College of Virginia.  She returned to the University of Iowa in 2001 where she is currently Professor of Radiology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery as well as Director of the Division of Neuroradiology.

Dr. Smoker has lectured widely, both nationally and internationally more than 300 times and is highly regarded as an outstanding educator.  She has been on the AFIP faculty for many years and has received numerous teaching awards.  She has been a reviewer for more than 10 major journals, served as Deputy Editor for Radiology, and was on the Editorial Advisory Board for the American Journal of Neuroradiology for many years. She has authored 135 articles, 44 book chapters, and 128 scientific and educational exhibits, winning many awards over the years for these exhibits.  Dr. Smoker has served on numerous committees for at least 15 societies, serving on the executive committees of many of these societies, and was the ASHNR president in 1998.

Dr. Smoker has been, and continues to be, an inspiration to her colleagues and trainees.  She is highly admired as a scholar and for her many years of service and contributions to the ASHNR.  The ASHNR is very proud to present its 2010 Gold Medal to Dr. Wendy R.K. Smoker as a symbol of her outstanding achievements and fostering the field of head and neck radiology.

For more information on the ASHNR Gold Medal, or the society in general, contact Business Manager Ken Cammarata at:

American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
2210 Midwest Road, Suite 207
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8205
Phone: 630/574-0220, ext 226
FAX 630/574-0661
Email: kcammarata@asnr.org