RSNA will offer two financial seminars prior to RSNA 2008. Effective Estate Planning Strategies will be presented by Barry Rubenstein, B.S., J.D., L.L.M. and Effective Investment Strategies will be presented by J. Michael Moody, M.B.A.

More information is available at RSNA.org/Education/RSNA_shortcourses.cfm. Further questions can be directed to the RSNA Education Center at 1-800-381-6660 x7772 or ed-ctr@rsna.org.

Bioengineering & Imaging Research Opportunities Workshop 6 (BIROW VI)

January 15–16, 2009 • Bethesda North Convention Center, Maryland

BIROW workshops identify and explore new opportunities for basic science research and engineering development in biomedical imaging, as well as related diagnosis and therapy. The workshop will provide information and ideas for new investigators, support accelerated development of biomedical imaging as a scientific discipline and facilitate coordinated imaging research. RSNA is co-sponsoring this workshop. For more information, go to www.birow.org.

Writing a Competitive Grant Proposal

January 30–31, 2009 • RSNA Headquarters, Oak Brook, Ill.

Application Deadline—December 15

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

Limited seating is available for this 1½-day intermediate-level program. The course combines didactic and small group interactive sessions to help radiologic researchers understand and apply the key components of writing a competitive grant proposal. Topics to be covered include 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., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and King C. Li, M.D., of Methodist Hospital in Houston.

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.