RSNA-sponsored Course at the World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC)

September 10–13 • Nice, France

Topics and speakers to be featured during an RSNA-sponsored course at the World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC) include:

• Requirements for Imaging from a Molecular Oncologist's Point of View—Walter Stadler, M.D., The University of Chicago

• Imaging of Biomarkers—Adrian Nunn, Ph.D., Bracco Research USA, Princeton, N.J.

• PET Imaging in Clinical Trials—Gustav von Schulthess, M.D., Ph.D., University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

• Optical Imaging in the Clinic—Michael V. Seiden, M.D., Ph.D., Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia

• MRI in Clinical Trials—Lawrence H. Schwartz, M.D., Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York

RSNA representatives on the WMIC program committee are Sanjiv Gambhir, M.D., Ph.D., of Stanford University, and Jan Grimm, M.D., Ph.D., of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Session co-chairs are Dr. Grimm and Gabriel P. Krestin, M.D., Ph.D., of Erasmus Medical College.

More information about WMIC is available at www.wmicmeeting.org.

RSNA-sponsored Session at ASTRO Translational Advances in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging

October 17–18 • Arlington, Va.

RSNA will sponsor a session on MR spectroscopy at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meeting, Translational Advances in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging. Session presenters are Peter L. Choyke, M.D., of the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health and Cynthia Menard, M.D., of Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. For more information, go to www.astro.org/Meetings/UpcomingMeetings/Translational.

Secure Critical Financial Advice at RSNA 2008

RSNA will offer two financial education courses on Saturday, November 29, at McCormick Place just prior to RSNA 2008. These practical and
unbiased investment seminars give attendees the tools necessary to achieve estate and investment goals, particularly in challenging financial times.
A textbook written specifically for each course is included.

Effective Estate Planning Strategies

Presented by Barry Rubenstein, B.S., J.D., L.L.M.

This course presents a comprehensive look at estate planning to minimize death taxes and maximize transfer of wealth to subsequent generations:

• Understanding the Fundamentals of Gift and Estate Taxes

• Creating Tax-Advantaged Funds for Children's College Expenses

• The Uses and Abuses of Life Insurance

• Understanding Probate and How to Avoid It

• Maximizing Benefits of Family Gifts, Trusts and Business Relationships

• Dealing with Assets in a Qualified Retirement Plan

• Protecting Assets from Collectors

Effective Investment Strategies

Presented by J. Michael Moody, M.B.A.

This course offers a strong foundation and working knowledge of investing and profiles the risks, benefits and nuances of dozens of investments and strategies:

• Once-Sleepy Muni Bonds Offer Some Terrific Bargains

• What Money Managers Don't Tell You About Exchange Traded Funds

• Investments for Current Income, Growth or Tax Advantages

• Why Mutual Funds Have Failed to Provide Reasonable Returns

• 5 Investments that Calm Anxieties When a Recession Looms

• Investing in Real Estate Without Needing a Million Dollars

• Sell Strategy that Provides Infinite Upside and Protected Downside

Register for these seminars online at RSNA.org/register or use Registration and Housing Form 1 included in the Advance Registration, Housing and Course Enrollment brochure. You must be registered for the annual meeting to enroll in these seminars. An additional fee applies. 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 email ed-ctr@rsna.org.