Registrations are being accepted for the Writing a Competitive Grant Proposal workshop designed for researchers in radiology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and related sciences who are interested in actively pursuing federal funding.

A limited number of slots are available for this 1½-day intermediate-level program that combines didactic and small group interactive sessions designed to help radiologic researchers understand and apply the key components of writing a competitive grant proposal. Topics to be covered the NIH grant review process, developing specific aims and funding opportunities.

Guided by a faculty of leading researchers with extensive experience in all aspects of grant applications and funding, the program will focus on developing realistic expectations and provide tools for getting started. Faculty includes G. Scott Gazelle, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, King C. Li, M.D., of Methodist Hospital in Houston, Robert Nordstrom, Ph.D., of the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Md., Ruth Carlos, M.D. of the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor and Elizabeth Burnside, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

The course fee is $175. Registration forms can be found at RSNA.org/CGP. Contact Fiona Miller at 1-630-590-7741 or fmiller@rsna.org for further information.

Revitalizing the Radiology Research Enterprise

Application Deadline—September 11

Representatives from radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine are invited to attend a 1½-day workshop on strategies for developing and expanding research programs in radiology and radiation oncology departments. Presentations, case studies and group discussions will be used to nurture radiology cultures that highly value research and educate radiology leaders in developing research programs and methods to identify, develop, mentor and reward radiologic and radiation oncologic scientists for research in imaging and image-guided therapy. The workshop will focus topics of general interest but is especially directed toward academic radiology departments not currently in the top tier relative to existing extramural funding.

Proposed topics include:

• Image research: strategy and models

• Radiology research training

• Case presentations of research program initiatives: impact of internal and external reviews

• Funding sources

Limited space is available. Download registration forms at RSNA.org/rrre2009. For more information, contact Fiona Miller at 1-630-590-7741 or fmiller@rsna.org.

New Days for Financial Seminars at RSNA 2009

Two investment seminars will be offered at RSNA 2009. "Effective Real Estate Investment Strategies," will be presented by J. Michael Moody, M.B.A. on Saturday, Nov. 28, and "Asset Protection and Retirement Planning in the New (Stimulus?) Era," will be presented by Barry Rubenstein, B.S., J.D., L.L.M., on Monday, Nov. 30. This year's new two-day format offers attendees more flexibility.

In challenging financial times, these simple and direct educational seminars specifically tailored for the medical professional will provide attendees with the tools necessary to achieve real estate and investment goals.

To register, go to RSNA.org/register or use the Registration and Housing Form 1 included in the Advance Registration, Housing and Course Enrollment Brochure. Additional fees apply for these seminars and you must be registered for the annual meeting to sign up. These seminars do not qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. For more information, contact the RSNA Education Center at 1-800-381-6660 x7772 or e-mail ed-ctr@rsna.org.