Case-based Review Courses
Single-day case-based review courses are presented in a problem-based interactive format. Course topics are neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, and a new course in radiation oncology.

Digital Mammography Self-Assessment Workshop
Through practical, interactive training sessions, participants can test their skills and improve their performance in mammography screening by using state-of-the-art dedicated soft-copy reading workstations. Eight datasets of preselected cases are available. Each dataset takes an hour. CME credit is given for each dataset completed.

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Self-Assessment Modules
Attendees will be able to complete new self-assessment modules (SAMs) to be applied toward Maintenance of Certification requirements. SAMs will be available for case-based review courses in neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, and the Digital Mammography Self-Assessment Workshop and are free for RSNA members ($50 for nonmembers).

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Interventional Oncology Symposium
RSNA and the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation have collaborated to present a five-day Interventional Oncology Symposium, which will take place Monday through Friday. Topics will include the clinical science of interventional oncology-broken down per anatomic region-and the basic science of interventional oncology, comprising tumor biology, animal models, tumor imaging, image guidance, materials science and drug delivery, tumor ablation science, and catheter-directed therapies.

Financial Seminars
Two popular financial seminars, on asset protection and real estate investment strategies, will be presented on Saturday (for an additional fee).

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New Refresher Course Tracks
Four new refresher course tracks were developed to address the current educational needs of imaging professionals. The new tracks are cardiac radiology, emerging technologies, radiology education, and vascular radiology.

The new emerging technologies track this year comprises eight courses that, when taken together, provide a comprehensive look at the emerging field of molecular imaging. The courses are "Molecular Biology for Radiologists," "Target Identification and Bioinformatics," "Probe Design II," "Imaging Modalities and Instrumentation," "Molecular-Genetic Imaging," "In Vivo Cellular Imaging," "Clinical Translation," and "Opportunities from Industry and Government."

Essentials of Radiology
This refresher course series is designed for general radiologists, residents, and subspecialists who want to review other areas of radiology. Courses are held over a two-day period. There will be three new essentials courses in the series this year: abdominal MR, cardiovascular imaging, and head and neck imaging.

President's Address
Radiation Oncology and RSNA: Returning to our Roots
Sunday, 8:30 AM, Arie Crown Theater
David H. Hussey, MD
Opening Session
Sunday, 8:30 AM, Arie Crown Theater
Moderator, Gerald D. Dodd, III, MD

Elliot K. Fishman, MD, will present Sixteen-Slice Multidetector CT and Beyond: When Is Enough Enough? He will discuss the benefits of 64-slice CT, especially as applied to cardiac imaging. New applications, isotropic volumes, workflow changes, and perfusion imaging will be addressed. John M. Boone, PhD, will present Multisection CT Run Amok: Excesses of Technology in Patient Care. He will cover radiation dose at CT, imaging costs, and the threat of non-radiologist physicians becoming more predominant CT providers in the future.

Image Interpretation Session
Sunday, 4:00-5:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Moderator, Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD

This popular session will guide attendees on identifying abnormal imaging findings, constructing differential diagnoses based on those findings, and making recommendations for further procedures or treatment, as necessary.

Eugene P. Pendergrass New Horizons Lecture
Imaging in Drug Discovery: Emerging Roles and Challenges
Monday, 1:30-2:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Lecturer, Lawrence H. Schwartz, MD

Active involvement by the radiology community in all phases of drug discovery is crucial-from the earliest proof of concept of a drug study to the validation of imaging techniques used as biomarkers and the execution of clinical patient studies. Imaging plays a key role in every phase of drug discovery, and it is essential in determining the effectiveness of therapy in an individual patient. This lecture will address myriad topics, from biomarkers to treatment response, in the realm of therapeutic drug development.

Presentation of Honorary Memberships
Monday, 1:30-2:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater

Antonio Chiesa, MD, Brescia, Italy
Janet E. Husband, FMedSci, FRCP, FRCR, Sutton, Surrey, United Kingdom
Rolf-Peter Mueller, MD, PhD, Cologne, Germany

Annual Oration in Diagnostic Radiology
Radiology: Back to the Future
Tuesday, 1:30-2:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Lecturer, William R. Brody, MD, PhD

Radiology is a rapidly changing field, with new advances emerging every day. No one can predict the future of radiology, but what can be predicted is that in the coming years, it will likely be a very different field than it is today. Educating residents in molecular medicine, cellular therapies, and nanotechnology will help ensure the success of radiology in the future. This lecture will address the rapidly evolving pace of radiology and what radiologists can do to keep up in the future.

Presentation of Gold Medals
Tuesday, 1:30-2:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Edmund A. Franken, Jr, MD, Iowa City, Iowa
C. Douglas Maynard, MD, Winston-Salem, NC
H. Rodney Withers, MD, Los Angeles, Calif

Annual Oration in Radiation Oncology
Integration of Functional Images into Future Radiation Oncology Research and Practice
Wednesday, 1:30-2:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Lecturer, K. S. Clifford Chao, MD

Treatment planning in radiation oncology is shifting toward a more biologic and molecular approach as advances in biochemistry, molecular biology, and technology have made functional imaging of physiologic processes in tumors more feasible and practical. This lecture will provide an overview of the role of current imaging strategies in radiation oncology, with a focus on functional imaging modalities as it relates to staging and molecular profiling of tumors, defining radiation target volumes, and assessing therapeutic response.

Oncodiagnosis Panel

Multidisciplinary Assessment and Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer
Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 PM, Room E351
Moderator, Avraham Eisbruch, MD

A panel of experts will review the multidisciplinary management of head and neck cancer, including the role of the radiologist, appropriate imaging studies, optimal treatment planning, and accurate target definition for highly conformal radiation therapy.

RSNA/AAPM Symposium
Molecular Imaging: The Expanding Role of Clinical PET
Thursday, 1:30-2:45 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Moderator, Andrew D. A. Maidment, PhD

The clinical demand for positron emission tomography (PET) is increasing for the evaluation and staging of cancer, verification of treatment response, diagnosis of infection, and other clinical applications. This symposium will review PET technology and its broad clinical value.

Friday Image Symposium
Cardiac CT Imaging
Friday, 12:45-3:15 PM, Arie Crown Theater
Moderators, Richard D. White, MD, Suhny Abbara, MD

This session will report on the fundamental technical components of cardiac CT, identify its anatomic and functional applications, and describe the relative attributes of CT for the evaluation of various cardiac diseases.

Invited Papers from Specialty Societies
Scientific papers from five specialty society meetings will be presented at RSNA 2005 in the Special Focus Session format. Invited papers from the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology will be presented on Monday. Invited papers from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the Society of Interventional Radiology will be presented on Wednesday. Invited papers from the American Society of Neuroradiology and the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine will be presented on Thursday.