WFNRS Travelling Grant Program 2024

We are excited to inform you that the World Federation of Neuroradiological Societies (WFNRS) is beginning its 2024 travelling grant program for attending major neuroradiological meetings (updated policy attached).  The WFNRS will support six travelling grants every year of up to $2,000 each with the following distribution in 2024:

  • Two fellowship grants to ASNR24 (May 18 - 22, 2024, Las Vegas, NV, USA)

  • Two fellowship grants to SILAN24 (October 23 - 26, 2024, Puerto Varas, Chile)

  • Two fellowship grants to ESNR 2024 (September 18 - 22, 2024, Paris, France)

 WFNRS is now accepting applications for its two travel grants to ASNR24. The deadline for submission to apply for one of the two grants to ASNR24 is Monday, February 19th, 2024. We encourage your society to promote this program to your membership via your website or by other methods.

For instructions on how to apply, visit:  

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:dc262ce7-01cc-4c2a-ab46-184d1fe0c366

Expression of Interest for RANZCR INR Training Accreditation working group

Expressions of interest are being called for clinical radiology Fellows and trainees to join the newly established IR and INR Training Accreditation working group.

The Training Accreditation working group is a tier three committee that will be responsible for developing accreditation standards for Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology training sites and a model for accreditation of these training sites. This working group will report to the RANZCR Interventional Radiology Committee. Please see the Terms of Reference for further information. 

We are seeking applicants to fill the following positions:

  • 2 x Australian INR’s that work in an accredited clinical radiology training site that also offers an INR fellowship.  

  • 1 x New Zealand INR who works in an accredited clinical radiology training site that also offers an INR fellowship.

  • 1 x INR who works or has experience providing a significant coverage to a non-metropolitan area, that is involved with, or could be involved with, offering an INR fellowship training.  

  • 1 x prospective INR trainee. 

Commitment

Online bimonthly meetings, along with out-of-hours work developing and reviewing documents and providing expert advice. The working group will be initially established for 12 months.

How to apply

Please complete and return the Expression of Interest form with the following information:

  • The position you are applying for.

  • A 300-word statement outlining your interest and credentials for the position.

  • A two-page executive summary CV.

Please submit this to interventional@ranzcr.edu.au. Applications are open until the position is filled.

ANZSNR Research Grant - Awarded

The ANZSNR Research Subcommittee and Council, are pleased to announce that Dr Maurice Wu, from Brisbane QLD, has been successfully awarded the first ANZSNR research grant to the value of $5,000.

The title of the research is: Use of Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging in the Assessment of Nerve Roots in Cervical Radiculopathy Patients Undergoing Decompressive Surgery (Pilot Study).

We wish to congratulate Dr Maurice Wu on this achievement.

ANZSNR ASM 2024: Foundations for the Future

Plans are well underway for the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at Ta Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch from 02 - 04 May 2024.

The ASM will be convened by a team of neuroradiology specialists from New Zealand, including Dr Shane Lee, Dr Tim Elliot, and Dr James Caldwell, with support from Dr Ben McGuiness.

Next year we are offering an innovative 3-full day program that will include a mix of Head and Neck, Diagnostic Neuroradiology, and Interventional Neuroradiology sessions. We look forward to welcoming international speakers in these fields to provide delegates with the latest educational opportunities and research from overseas.

Interested attendees are asked to save the date and prepare within their departments to attend. There will be tailored content for general radiologists, with an interest in neuroradiology and RANZCR accredited trainees are strongly encouraged to attend.

As this is the societies first time heading to the beautiful South Island of New Zealand, we look forward to welcoming you and showing you some of the local attractions as part of networking and social program.

To register your interest or for any questions, please contact the event manager at nc@ncevents.com.au