ASNR Young Professionals Newsletter Fall 2023 |
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Pearls from the Pros -- Anne Osborn, MD
In the latest installment of “Pearls from the Pros,” Dr. Miriam Peckham interviews Dr. Anne Osborn, past president of the ASNR, founder of the Anne G. Osborn ASNR International Outreach Professorship Program, and neuroradiology trailblazer. Dr. Osborn is well known throughout the field for her groundbreaking work. Author of “Osborn’s Brain,” she has been an invaluable educator.
From the interview: "It doesn’t matter if you are giving a presentation, writing a paper, or a chapter: you have to think of yourself as a storyteller. You are going to be telling a story with a beginning, middle, conclusion, and some mystery and fun along the way. Think about the story you want to tell, but also the story the audience needs you to tell." Read the full interview here.
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Education Corner
ASNR's Fellowship Curriculum has been updated to include the latest resources and content. This members-only benefit is curated specifically for ASNR MIT fellows. Content covers advanced imaging, brain, head and neck, interventional neuroendovascular, noninterpretive/finance, pediatric and spine.
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ASNR24 Call for Abstracts -- Submit by November 1
Join us May 18-22, 2024, in Las Vegas or on-demand to present the best scientific research in neuroradiology. ASNR is looking for abstract submissions for ASNR24 on the topics of Adult Brain, Spine, Head & Neck, Pediatrics, Functional/Advanced Imaging, Interventional, Health Policy, and AI/Informatics. Get complete details, deadlines and submission information here.
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Registration Is Now Open for ASNR's 2024 Comprehensive Neuroradiology Course |
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ASNR’s Comprehensive Neuroradiology Course offers you three days of image-rich neuroradiology review focused on adult brain imaging, head and neck imaging, spine imaging, pediatric neuroradiology, and advanced imaging techniques. New for 2024: All attendees are invited to submit cases for presentation during the Comprehensive Neuroradiology Course. Top cases will be selected for presentation during an interactive case session. Get all of the details and register now!
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Foundation of the ASNR 2024 Grant Program Now Open; New in 2024: Grants Funded Up to $120,000 Each
The Foundation of the ASNR is now accepting applications for its Grant Program. New for the 2024 grant cycle: Four grants will be funded at $120,000 each! All applications must be received by Monday, January 22, 2024, 9:00 am CST. To view the grant guidelines, please visit the Foundation website. All applications should be submitted via https://asnr.smapply.io/.
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Announcements and Important Dates |
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RSNA
November 26-30, 2023
Chicago, IL
Highlighted in green
ASPNR Annual Meeting
January 11-14, 2024
San Diego, CA
ASSR Annual Meeting
February 14-17, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
ASNR Annual Meeting
May 18-22, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
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Blue Zones and Healthy Aging
Blue zones are regions in the world where people live healthy and longer lives. These regions include Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Icaria (Greece), Nicoya (Costa Rica), and Loma Linda (California). The concept was first described in 2004 by Gianni Pes and Michael Poulain (PMID 15489066), then popularized by Dan Buettner, who wrote at least five bestselling books about how these people live. Since then, many podcasts, TED talks, and popular media articles have followed.
So, what is the secret to a long and healthy life according to the blue zone centenarians? In his TED talk, Buettner summarizes it as follows:
- Natural (constant moderate) movement
- Right outlook on life (examples: less hectic, more downshifting)
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Better eating habits (examples: mainly plant-based, eating until 80% full, no smoking)
- social engagement (example: belonging to a tight-knit community).
For instance, in the mountain town of Sardinia, inhabitants must climb many stairs to get around. In Okinawa, they follow the Confucian teaching of eating until 80% full, preventing over-eating. All these regions followed mainly plant-based, whole-food diets.
Of course, these data are observational and not scientifically proven. Perhaps these are self-selected groups of people. Since these areas are remote, people with chronic illnesses may have moved to a place where they can have easier access to hospitals and medicine. In recent numbers, Okinawan life expectancy is not any longer than the Japanese average (PMID: 21893946).
Essentially, eating healthy, exercising regularly, and having a supportive social network have been associated with health and longevity. But the concept is interesting, and if it draws people to live healthier lives, maybe it’s worth looking into.
Resources
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The Young Professionals Newsletter Committee
- Jacqueline Junn, MD, Newsletter Chair
- Manon Kappelhof, MD, PhD
- Asha Sarma, MD
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Sasha Staack, MD
- Elizabeth Weidman, MD
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