Over the course of this 6½-day workshop, each trainee will be expected to develop a protocol for a clinical study, ready to include in an application for external funding. Participants will learn how to develop protocols for the clinical evaluation of imaging modalities. A dynamic and experienced faculty will cover topics including:

• Principles of clinical study design

• Statistical methods for imaging studies

• Design and conduct of multi-institutional studies

• Sponsorship and economics of imaging trials

• Regulatory processes

Applicants will undergo a competitive selection process for entrance into the course. Once admitted, trainees will participate in advance preparation, didactic sessions, one-on-one mentoring, small discussion sessions, self-study and individual protocol development. Familiarity with basic concepts and techniques of statistics and study design is required of all applicants.

Applications are available online at RSNA.org/CT2010. For more information, contact Fiona Miller at 1-630-590-7741 or fmiller@rsna.org.

World Congress on Interventional Oncology

June 25–28 • Beijing International Convention Center, China

The World Congress on Interventional Oncology (WCIO) is a scientific and educational forum where international experts from multiple disciplines can advance the future of cancer therapy by exploring the potential combination of minimal invasive strategies with traditional and other new therapeutic procedures.

WCIO welcomes all oncology specialists interested in learning more about collaborating with other specialties in caring for patients using image-guided technology. The congress includes scientific sessions and a technical exhibition.

RSNA is represented on the WCIO planning committee. For more information, go to www.chinamed.com.cn/wcio2009.

RSNA/AUR/ARRS Introduction to Academic Radiology Program

Application Deadline—July 15

Sponsored by RSNA, American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) and Association of University Radiologists (AUR), this program introduces second-year residents to academic radiology, demonstrates the importance of research in diagnostic radiology, illustrates the excitement of research careers and introduces residents to successful clinical radiology researchers. Successful applicants will be assigned to either a seminar held during RSNA 2009 or the ARRS annual meeting in 2010.

More information and an application/nomination form are available at RSNA.org/Research/educational_courses.cfm.

World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC)

Abstract Submission Deadline—May 11

The 2009 World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC), to be held Sept. 23–26 in Montreal, is now accepting abstract submissions at www.wmicmeeting.org.

Along with RSNA, organizations participating in WMIC include the Academy of Molecular Imaging, Society for Molecular Imaging, European Society for Molecular Imaging, Federation of Asian Societies for Molecular Imaging and SNM. WMIC will encompass all aspects of molecular imaging and—with the exception of the first day's Educational Workshop Sessions—will be constructed almost entirely on the strength of submitted abstracts.

For more information or to see a complete list of abstract categories and access the submission system, browse the Web site or contact Charles Metzger at 1-830-896-0332 or cmetzger@molecularimaging.org.

NIH Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research

Application Deadline—April 27

As part of new funding under the Recovery Act, at least $200 million has been designated for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Challenge Grants in Health and Science Research to fund research that has a high impact in biomedical or behavioral science and/or public health. NIH anticipates funding 200 or more grants of up to $1 million, pending the number and quality of applications and availability of funds.

For more information and to apply, go to www.grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award.