Hello, 2020!

The New Year is upon us! Get excited for this year's Annual Meeting in Sydney.
A MESSAGE FROM THE ISMRM PRESIDENT 2019-2020
Lawrence Wald, Ph.D.
Happy New Year! -and the road ahead…
Welcome to 2020 and the lunar new year, the year of the rat in the Chinese zodiac. The rat is certainly an important animal to the imaging community and thus, likely 2020 will be an auspicious year. You will see, I am going to always take the optimistic view in this letter! 
What's New?

Junior Fellows Symposium, Open to ISMRM & SMRT Members!
  • Interested in becoming a Junior Fellow Symposium speaker? ISMRM invites all ISMRM & SMRT members to apply. Submission deadline is 09 February 2020.
  • Visit the ISMRM or SMRT Member Announcements page

Secret Sessions.... Shhhhhh
  • The ISMRM Secret Sessions give everyone with an idea the chance to realize it. Come hang with us!
  • Find out more here.

Review the ISMRM Preliminary Program-at-a-Glance Online
  • The meeting is taking shape, see all of the sessions
  • SMRT now added to the online program. See it all in one place!

Take a Peak at the SMRT Preliminary Program

Abstract and Stipend Acceptance Notifications
  • Announcements coming in the next few days. Stay tuned!
A MESSAGE FROM THE SMRT PRESIDENT 2019-2020
Shawna Farquharson, M.SC.(R)
Firstly, I would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year, and the very best of wishes for the next decade! I can honestly say that this past year as President of the SMRT has been an absolute career highlight! It has genuinely been an honor and a privilege to serve such a dynamic, committed, vibrant and proud community of MR professionals.  Read the entire message here.
Visit The Annual Meeting Pages:
Important Dates & Deadlines
09 February: ISMRM & SMRT Junior Fellow Symposium Submission Deadline
29 February: Abstract Withdrawal Deadline
11 March: Housing Deadline
18 March: Registration Cancellation Deadline
03 April: Publication Date; Proceedings available on website
Australia has over 60 separate wine regions. The majority are in New South Wales and Victoria so if you fancy discovering a few of them, a road trip between Sydney and Melbourne would be a great way to go about it.

THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY

Wine lovers unite! Explore the many boutique wineries near and around Sydney. What a lovely way to sip and enjoy the wonders of down under. Find out more about "localish" wineries to visit while you are there . Cheers mate!
DONATE TO HELP AUSTRALIA

Come to the Annual Meeting, donate US$20.00 and you'll receive a commemorative button. Wear this and show your support and love for Australia.

100% of the proceeds will go to the Australian Red Cross and WIRES. Buttons will be available at the Annual Meeting, limited quantities.
ISMRM RESEARCH EXCHANGE GRANT

Interested in a research grant opportunity? Apply by 07 February for a grant up to US$5000! This program aims to foster the exchange of ideas and promote the advancement of basic science, pre-clinical, and clinical MRI and spectroscopy (MRI/S) research by supporting the exchange of researchers to alternate research sites. Finalists will be notified of awards at the ISMRM’s annual scientific meeting.
 In case you missed it, click here to read our message regarding Sydney, Australia.