This course will assist participants, generally junior faculty members, to prepare and submit a quality grant application to the NIH, NSF, or other equivalent institution by the October 2010 NIH deadline. Participant must possess an M.D. or Ph.D., be a faculty member in a radiology, radiation oncology or nuclear medicine program and never have been a principal investigator on an NIH- or NSF-funded project. The course consists of four, two-day sessions spanning an eight-month period, traditionally held at RSNA Headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill. Sessions will be held:

• October 16-17

• January 29-30

• March 19-20

• May 21-22

More information about this program, including the application form, is available at RSNA.org/research/educational_courses.cfm or by contacting Fiona Miller at fmiller@rsna.org or 1-630-590-7741.

ISR Posts Second Virtual Congress

The second virtual congress has been posted by the International Society of Radiology (ISR) at www.isradiology.org. The all-new content, which includes about 40 lectures by distinguished academic radiologists as well as a number of electronic posters and case reports, was prepared directly for the ISR presentation. The first virtual congress posted in 2007 is also still available on the Web site.

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

Registration forms are available 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 such 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 so 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.