RSNA is the most important trade show on the calendar of many DOTmed users. As technologies advance in a complex market its more critical than ever to network with other professionals and keep abreast of innovations and business trends.

For more than 90 years, the radiology community has come together to share ideas, explore the latest advances in scientific research, participate in educational courses, and view breakthrough technologies displayed in our technical exhibition, said Robert R. Hattery, M.D., 2006 RSNA President. As the landscape of medicine changes, the goal of the RSNA scientific assembly remains essentially the same: to promote the highest quality of radiologic practice through science and education. RSNA has also made many changes to keep pace with the evolving radiology landscape. At RSNA 2006, attendees will receive the most current information in basic and clinical research, educational courses, and a look at the techniques and cutting-edge technologies used by radiologists around the world.

This years conference has some major changes to be aware of even if youre a veteran at navigating McCormick Place. A number of new venues will be featured at RSNA including the redesigned Lakeside Learning Center (formerly Hall D), which will be organized by subspecialty spokes and include electronic education exhibits at the end of each spoke.


Also new for this year, all molecular imaging exhibits and posters will be grouped together in the Molecular Imaging Zone in the Lakeside Learning Center. Federal agencies will show off their programs, too. (Exhibitors with molecular imaging products will still be in their exhibit hall booths.)

Other innovations include the NCI caBIG Imaging Workspace with a demonstration of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG). This involves a broad spectrum of the imaging community. Other collaborative clinical research projects also will be showcased.

Radiologist Assistants will get special attention, too. The new Radiologist Assistants Program includes four refresher courses. Many other new education programs will also debut.

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