AAFITN/ANZSNR MEETINGAAFITN/ANZSNR MEETINGAAFITN/ANZSNR MEETINGAAFITN/ANZSNR MEETING Asian-Australasian Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology

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CONTENTS

Page No.

• Welcome 2

• Venue 2

• Committees 3

• National Delegates 3

• Faculty 3

• Preliminary Programme 4 - 8

• Scientific Posters - Call for Abstracts 9

• Prizes & Fellowships 9

• Discussion Cases 9

• Registration Information 10

• Accommodation 11

• Social Programme 12

• Optional Tours 12

• General Information 13

• Further Information 13

• Map of Melbourne 14

• Sponsors Back Cover

KEY DATES

Early Bird Registration Deadline 31 December 2009

Closing Date for Scientific Poster Abstracts 31 December 2009

Closing Date for Discussion Cases 31 December 2009

Notification of Poster Acceptance 15 January 2010

Notification of Fellowships 12 February 2010

Standard Registration Deadline 12 March 2010

Closing Date for Registration 26 March 2010

CPD POINTS The RANZCR will award CPD points for the entire programme. Refer to the website for update.

WELCOME The Australian & New Zealand Society of Neuroradiology (ANZSNR) is honoured to host the 9th Meeting of the Asian-Australasian Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (AAFITN) in Melbourne as a joint AAFITN/ANZSNR scientific congress. The meeting will commence with AAFITN2010 Interventional component followed immediately by the 19th ANZSNR Diagnostic Neuroradiology meeting. There will be a combined diagnostic and interventional session on Stroke interposed between the 2 components. Delegates can register separately for [a] the AAFITN2010 interventional component, [b] the ANZSNR diagnostic component, or [c] the combined meeting. Rapid technological advances and innovations in neuro-intervention bring promises of safer and more effective treatment for our patients. However, high level scientific evidence of the safety and efficacy of these new devices and techniques will require enormous effort and medium to long term time frames to achieve. None of the above matters if the neuro-interventionalists are unable to attain the necessary practical knowledge and skills to perform the treatment. Additionally, there are also competing neurosurgical treatments for these diseases. As the doctors caring for our patients, we need to be able to choose the most appropriate management. The AAFITN2010 meeting brings together all these complex interactions with lectures on Advances and the Future, Focused Lectures on Current Evidence with input and debate from operative Neurosurgeons. A key feature of this meeting will be the Interactive Sessions to promote practical knowledge. All delegates will be encouraged to submit cases for discussions at these sessions. The 19th ANZSNR Diagnostic Neuroradiology meeting features a mini symposium approach to fuse clinical with practical imaging knowledge on Stroke, Epilepsy and Peripheral Nerve/Brachial Plexus diseases. There will be a dedicated ENT/Head & Neck Imaging component. This meeting will be equally beneficial to both neuroradiologists and general radiologists. On behalf of the ANZSNR and AAFITN, we welcome you to Melbourne in 2010.

WINSTON CHONG & NICK TROST

VENUE: CROWN PROMENADE COMPLEX The Crown Promenade Complex is located in Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct and is close to the CBD, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and the city’s most famous arts and sporting facilities.

The Crown Conference Centre features an abundance of natural light, modern styling and state of the art audiovisual technology. The conference centre, Crown hotels and the Crown Entertainment Complex are all linked by airbridge making it a unique facility. Scientific sessions will be held in the Promenade Room with adjacent space utilised for the technical exhibition and poster display.

MELBOURNE: THE HOST CITY Melbourne, Victoria's capital, sits on the Yarra River and around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Lauded for its sense of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals and events, Australia's best shopping, a lively passion for eating and drinking, and a flourishing interest in the arts. Restored and preserved nineteenth-century architecture, built following the discovery of gold, provides a heady reminder of a prosperous age, while beautifully tended parks and gardens present a therapeutic respite from the pace of city life. There is a wealth of diverse regional areas and attractions, from sweeping coastline and pristine beaches to national parks and forests teeming with wildlife to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking. Best of all, many of Victoria's unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.

COMMITTEES (Refer to website for updates)

ANZSNR Scientific Committee International Advisory Board Winston Chong & Scientific Committee Alan Coulthard In Sup Choi Patricia Desmond Marco Leonardi Michael Holt Pedro Lylyk Mark Khangure Sirintara Pongpech Peter Mitchell Georges Rodesch Nicholas Trost Michael Mu Huo Teng Jason Wenderoth Karel terBrugge ANSNR Officers AAFITN Officers Winston Chong, President Michael Mu Huo Teng, President Mark Khangure, Immediate Past President Sirintara Pongpech, Vice President Peter Mitchell, Secretary-General/Treasurer Hongqi Zhang, Secretary-General John Ching-Kwong Kwok, Treasurer Convenors Dr Winston Chong

Dr Nicholas Trost

NATIONAL DELEGATES (Refer to website for updates)

Australia: W Chong, P Mitchell, N Trost China: L Feng, H Zhang Hong Kong: JCK Kwok Indonesia: P Sidipratomo India: AP Karapurkar Japan: N Kuwayama, S Miyachi Korea: DI Kim, DC Suh Malaysia: J Mahadevan New Zealand: TBA Pakistan: U Chaudhry Philippines: TBA Singapore: TBA Taiwan: CB Luo, MMH Teng Thailand: S Pongpech Vietnam: TC Cuong, PM Thong

CONFIRMED FACULTY (Refer to website for updates)

International Faculty Jan Casselman (Belgium) In Sup Choi (USA) Marco Leonardi (Italy) Pedro Lylyk (Argentina) Georges Rodesch (France) Karel terBrugge (Canada) AAFITN/ANZSNR Faculty Grant Bateman (Australia) Michael Bynevelt (Australia) Robin Cassumbhoy (Australia) Umair Chaudhry (Pakistan) Winston Chong (Australia) Mark Cook (Australia) Tran Chi Cuong (Vietnam) Patricia Desmond (Australia) Ling Feng (China) Lavier Gomes (Australia) Wan Yuo Guo (Taiwan) Anil Karapurkar (India) Dong Ik Kim (Korea) Srivatanakul Kittipong (Thailand/Japan) Naoya Kuwayama (Japan) Hon-Man Liu (Taiwan) Jianmin Liu (China) Chao Bao Luo (Taiwan) Simone Mandelstom (Australia) Zhong-rong Miao (China) Peter Mitchell (Australia) Shigeru Miyachi (Japan) Geoff Parker (Australia) Thanh Phan (Australia) Sirintara Pongpech (Thailand) Yi Qian (Australia/Japan) Alasdair Robertson (Australia) Dae Chul Suh (Korea) Akira Takahashi (Japan) Michael Mu Huo Teng (Taiwan) Andrew Thompson (Australia) Pham Minh Thong (Vietnam) Jason Wenderoth (Australia) Hongqi Zhang (China) Neurosurgical Faculty John Laidlaw (Australia) David McCombe (Australia) John McMahon (Australia) Michael Morgan (Australia) Michael Murphy (Australia) Myron Rogers (Australia) Special Faculty Blaise Baxter (USA) Richard MacDonell (Australia) Lucie Thibault (Canada) Delegate Case Presenters To be announced

PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

THURSDAY 22 APRIL 2010 0745-0800 Opening Address AAFITN 2010 - Interventional W Chong & M Teng

A ANEURYSMS

A1 Advances and the Future

0800-0820 A1.1 Computed Fluid Dynamics Strategy beyond coil embolization of brain A Takahashi aneurysms - flow diverters and other new technology

0820-0835 A1.2 Computed Fluid Dynamics From flow models to the real world Y Qian Can we predict which aneurysm will rupture?

0835-0855 A1.3 New Endovascular Techniques Flow diverters - theory and application P Lylyk

0855-0905 A1.4 New Endovascular Techniques Australasian experience of flow diverters W Chong

0905-0920 A1.5 New Surgical Techniques Surgical treatment is more efficacious than M Morgan endovascular treatment of brain aneurysms

0920-0930 A1.6 Beyond Crude Mechanical Devices Nanotechnology and biological solution G Rodesch 0930-1000 Morning Tea A2 Focused Lectures

1000-1020 A2.1 Review of Current Aneurysms HCAT, MAPS, HELPS, PRET and more: IS Choi Treatment Trials: Bare Coils Where are we? Compared to Modified Coils Do bioactive coils/coated coils/expanding coils provide more durable result?

1020-1040 A2.2 Review of Current Understanding Implications for treatment S Miyachi Of Dissecting Aneurysms: What about Blister Aneurysm?

1040-1100 A2.3 Natural History of Unruptured Natural History: Is endovascular treatment better K Terbrugge Aneurysms - the Latest than natural history?

1100-1110 A2.4 Natural History of Unruptured Natural History: Is surgical clipping better than J Laidlaw Aneurysms - the Latest natural history?

1110-1130 A2.5 Residual/Recurrent Aneurysms For both ruptured and unruptured IS Choi ? Risk of haemorrhage ? Which follow up imaging ? Retreat or not to retreat

A3 Interactive Sessions - Expert Panel Debate

A3.1 Aneurysms Chair: TBA Moderator: M Morgan Members: A Takahashi, K Terbrugge, IS Choi, P Lylyk, J Liu, H Zhang, S Miyachi, J Laidlaw, Y Qian

Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases

1130-1140 A3.1.1 Endovascular versus Surgical Treatment Discussions with case examples: Very large and J Liu of Very Large and Wide Neck wide neck anterior circulation aneurysms Aneurysms: Ruptured and Unruptured (endovascular treatment)

1140-1150 A3.1.2 Discussions with case examples: Very large and H Zhang wide neck posterior circulation aneurysms (endovascular treatment)

1150-1200 A3.1.3 Surgical management of very large and giant M Morgan aneurysms - bypass surgery

1200-1210 A3.1.4 Flow diverter techniques for giant aneurysms and P Lylyk other versatile uses

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1210-1300 A3.1.5 Aneurysms Aneurysms Delegates

1300-1400 Lunch Vendors Lunchtime Symposiums - TBA

A3.2 Aneurysms Chair: DI Kim Moderator: J McMahon Members: CB Luo, S Kittipong, S Miyachi, W Chong

Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases

1400-1410 A3.2.1 Vasospasm Pathophysiology and natural history and medical J McMahon management

1410-1420 A3.2.2 Vasospasm Discussions with case examples: Chemical or CB Luo balloon angioplasty: When to use which?

1420-1430 A3.2.3 Residual/Recurrent Aneurysms - Discussions with case examples: Clip or wrap S Kittipong What to do? or endovascular or nothing

1430-1440 A3.2.4 Dissecting and Blister Aneurysms Discussions with case examples: How to manage DI Kim dissecting aneurysms

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1440-1510 A3.2.5 Aneurysms Aneurysms Delegates

B BRAIN AVM - DAVF

B1 Advances, The Future and Focussed Lectures

1510-1520 B1.1 What is the Latest on Brain AVM? Do we need to treat unruptured brain AVM? K Terbrugge Evidence for and against

1520-1530 B1.2 What is the Latest on Brain AVM: Surgery for brain AVM: Ruptured and unruptured: M Morgan What are the clinical and angiographic indications? 1530-1600 Afternoon Tea

B2 Interactive Sessions - Expert Panel Debate

B2.1 Brain AVM Chair: K Terbrugge Moderator: M Morgan Members: TC Cuong, PM Thong Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases

1600-1610 B2.1.1 How to Manage Aneurysms Which and when, if any aneurysms associated K Terbrugge Associated with Brain AVM with brain AVM need treatment

1610-1620 B2.1.2 Aspects of Brain AVM Discussions with case examples: Double coils TC Cuong Endovascular Treatment technique for disconnecting high flow intracranial AV fistulas

1620-1630 B2.1.3 Aspects of Brain AVM Discussions with case examples: Is there still a role PM Thong Endovascular Treatment for histoacryl embolisation of brain AVM?

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1630-1700 B2.1.4 Brain AVM Brain AVM Delegates

B2.2 Intracranial DAVF Chair: J Wenderoth Moderator: J McMahon Members: HM Liu, WY Guo

Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases

1700-1710 B2.2.1 Treatment of Intracranial DAVF Discuss with case examples: Why endovascular? HM Liu

1710-1720 B2.2.2 Treatment of Intracranial DAVF Discuss with case examples: Is Onyx the new J Wenderoth standard for DAVF?

1720-1730 B2.2.3 Treatment of Intracranial DAVF Discuss with case examples: Why surgery? J McMahon

1730-1740 B2.2.4 Treatment of Intracranial DAVF Discuss with case examples: Why radiosurgery? WY Guo

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1740-1825 B2.2.5 Intracranial DAVF Intracranial DAVF Delegates

1825-1833 B2.2.5a Intracranial DAVF The Indian Experience A Karapurkar

1900-2100 OPENING CEREMONY WELCOME & WINE TASTING

FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2010

AAFITN 2010 - Interventional C ANTIPLATELET & CEREBRAL VENOUS DISORDERS

C1 Advances, the Future & Focused Lectures

0800-0830 C1.1 Antiplatelet Therapy Use of antiplatelet agents during neuro- endovascular procedures: What’s new L Thibault

0830-0845 C1.2 Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Pathophysiology: The latest G Bateman

0845-0905 C1.3 Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Imaging and treatment of IIH G Parker

0905-0920 C1.4 Deep Veins and Dural Venous Sinus Endovascular treatment: The latest TBA Thrombosis 0920-0950 Morning Tea D SPINE: VASCULAR AND NONVASCULAR DISEASES AND INTERVENTION

D1 Advances and the Future

0950-1005 D1.1 New Classification of Spinal Vascular Application of classification for management G Rodesch Malformation

D2 Focused Lectures - Vascular

1005-1020 D2.1 Natural History of Spinal Vascular SCAVM, SDAVF, telangiectasia, cavernoma G Rodesch Malformation

1020-1035 D2.2 Non-invasive Imaging of Spinal Latest diagnostic techniques L Gomes/W Chong Anatomy and Vascular Diseases

1035-1050 D2.3 Management of Spinal Cord AVM Surgical versus endovascular indications, L Feng (SCAVM) endovascular techniques and results

1050-1105 D2.4 Management of Spinal Arteriovenous Surgical versus endovascular indications, S Pongpech Fistulas (SDAVF) endovascular techniques and results

1105-1120 D2.5 Surgical Management of Spinal Surgical versus endovascular indications, J Laidlaw Vascular Malformation surgical indications and results

D3 Focused Lectures - Vertebral Body and Disc Intervention

1120-1135 D3.1 Vertebroplasty Indications and contra-indications for vertebroplasty, M Teng short and long term results

1135-1150 D3.2 Percutaneous Therapy of Disc Lesions Is there a role? U Chaudhry What are the techniques? Role of ozonucleolysis Results and complications

1150-1205 D3.3 Neurosurgeons Perspective on What is the role for conservative, surgical and M Rogers Management of Crush Fractures interventional management and Disc Lesions

1205-1305 Lunch Vendors Lunchtime Symposiums - TBA D4 Interactive Sessions - Expert Panel Debate

D4.1 Spinal Vascular Intervention Chair: S Pongpech Moderator: L Feng Members: G Rodesch, J Laidlaw, L Gomes Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases 1305-1335 D4.1.1 Spinal Vascular Spinal Vascular Expert Presenters

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1335-1405 D4.1.2 Spinal Vascular Spinal Vascular Delegates D4.2 Vertebral Body and Disc Intervention Chair: M Leonardi Moderator: M Teng Member: M Rogers Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases 1405-1420 D4.2.1 Vertebral Body and Disc Intervention Vertebral Body and Disc Intervention Expert Presenters

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1420-1435 D4.2.2 Vertebral Body and Disc Intervention Vertebral Body and Disc Intervention Delegates 1435-1505 Afternoon Tea

E PAEDIATRIC NEUROVASCULAR DISEASES

E1 Advances, the Future and Focused Lecture

1505-1525 E1.1 State of the Art Imaging and Brain diseases (excluding stroke) K Terbrugge Endovascular Intervention: Overview

1525-1545 E1.2 State of the Art Imaging and Spine diseases K Terbrugge Endovascular Intervention: Overview

E2 Interactive Sessions - Expert Panel Debate

E2.1 Paediatric Neurovascular Chair: K Terbrugge Moderator: G Rodesch Members: TBA Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases

1545-1555 E2.1.1 Paediatric Aneurysm Endovascular management K Terbrugge

1555-1605 E2.1.2 Vascular Malformation Endovascular technique for Vein of Galen K Terbrugge malformation

1605-1615 E2.1.3 Spinal Vascular Malformation Endovascular technique for ROW and COBB G Rodesch syndrome

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor

1615-1635 E2.1.4 Paediatric Neurovascular Paediatric Neurovascular Delegates

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor

1635-1720 E2.1.5 Free Cases - Any Topic Free Cases - Any Topic Delegates

1900-2300 AAFITN/ANZSNR 2010 GALA DINNER

SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2010

AAFITN/ANZSNR 2010 - JOINT DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL

F STROKE

F1 Clinical-Radiological Aspects of Stroke

0800-0810 F1.1 Diagnosis and Treatment State of the Art T Phan

0810-0825 F1.2 Adult Stroke Atypical Stroke Syndromes - Imaging and clinical features T Phan

0825-0850 F1.3 Paediatric Stroke Unique imaging features and management K Terbrugge

F2 Radiological Diagnosis of Stroke

0850-0910 F2.1 MRI/MRA/MRP Penumbra imaging and how MRP can be applied P Desmond to the acute treatment of stroke

0910-0930 F2.2 CT/CTA/CTP Penumbra imaging and how CTP can be applied M Bynevelt to the acute treatment of stroke 0930-1000 Morning Tea

F3 Intervention in Stroke

1000-1030 F3.1 (a) Stroke: What’s New in Imaging? (a) Vessel wall imaging - significance and K Terbrugge application in stroke intervention (b) Stroke Intervention (b) State of the Art - Acute stroke intervention

1030-1100 F3.2 Intracranial Stenting for Stroke Techniques, results, current and future technology P Lylyk

1100-1108 F3.3 Intracranial Stenting for Stroke The AAFITN experience (1) TBA

1108-1116 F3.4 Intracranial Stenting for Stroke The AAFITN/Korean experience (2) DC Suh

1116-1126 F3.5 Carotid Stenting Current status - Review of recent RCT and the future P Mitchell

1126-1141 F3.6 Carotid Stenting Techniques and Korean experience DC Suh

1141-1151 F3.7 Carotid Stenting JCAS/PMS - Japanese experience N Kuwayama

1151-1206 F3.8 Mechanical Revascularisation Current status and role in acute stroke management: B Baxter experience in a large stroke centre

F4 Interactive Sessions - Expert Panel Debate

F4.1 Expert Panel Neurologist: T Phan Radiologists: T Desmond, M Bynevelt, K Terbrugge, P Lylyk, DC Suh Expert Panel Cases Expert Panel Cases

1206-1216 F4.1.1 Stroke Mimics Reversible vasoconstriction syndrome and others T Phan

1216-1226 F4.1.2 Intracranial Stenting Discuss with case examples: Stenting versus ZR Miao medical treatment for stroke

1226-1236 F4.1.3 Mechanical Revascularisation Discuss with case examples TBA

Delegate Cases from the Floor Delegate Cases from the Floor 1236-1300 F4.1.4 Stroke Stroke Delegates 1300-1305 Closing Address for AAFITN 2010 W Chong 1305-1315 Presentation for AAFITN 2012 Meeting President of AAFITN 2012 1315-1415 Lunch

1415-1420 Opening Address ANZSNR 2010 - Diagnostic N Trost Epilepsy

1420-1440 Pitfalls and caveats in imaging of epilepsy M Cook

1440-1505 Neuroimaging in non-lesional epilepsy L Gomes

1505-1530 Developmental abnormalities in epilepsy S Mandelstam

1530-1600 Afternoon Tea 1600-1625 Presurgical planning: fMRI and DTI M Bynevelt

1625-1650 Epileptic surgical dilemmas and how imaging can help M Murphy

Peripheral Nerves and Plexus

1650-1715 Imaging of the brachial plexus R Cassumbhoy

1730-2230 COCKTAIL HOUR and BUFFET DINNER

SUNDAY 25 APRIL 2010: ANZAC DAY

ANZSNR 2010 - Diagnostic

Peripheral Nerves and Plexus

0800-0830 Peripheral neuropathies and what the neurologist wants from imaging studies R Macdonell

0830-0855 Peripheral nerve pathology from the surgeon's perspective D McCombe

0855-0920 MRI of peripheral nerves A Robertson

0920-0945 Piriformis syndrome A Robertson

0945-1015 Morning Tea 1015-1055 New developments in head and neck imaging J Casselman

1055-1130 Facial nerve imaging: Anatomy and pathology J Casselman

1130-1200 Imaging of the sublingual and submandibular space A Thompson

1200-1245 Non-invasive imaging in patients with vertigo and tinnitus J Casselman

1245-1345 Lunch 1345-1420 Cranial nerves in cancer imaging J Casselman

1420-1450 Sensorineural hearing loss in children and adults A Thompson

1450-1530 Pitfalls in skull base imaging J Casselman

1530-1610 Imaging of the middle ear: CT & MR J Casselman

1610-1615 Closing Address for ANZSNR W Chong/N Trost 1630-1730 ANZSNR AGM ANZSNR Members

SCIENTIFIC POSTERS - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS To accommodate the presentation of original scientific research, the Scientific Committee intends to make the scientific poster display a feature of the meeting. In particular, it is hoped that the provision of a number of Prizes and Fellowships will encourage young neuroscience trainees to submit a scientific poster for presentation at the meeting.

The method of presenting original scientific research will be in the form of scientific posters. One display board (1.2m wide x 2.4 m high) will be allocated per poster. Self adhesive velcro tabs are required for attaching the posters to the boards. Please advise if you require more than one display board.

Abstract Layout, Preparation and Submission See Scientific Poster Abstract Form for details

The closing date for abstracts for scientific posters is 31 DECEMBER 2009

The selection of abstracts will be completed by 15 January 2010 and the authors will be notified immediately of the Scientific Committee’s decision.

SCIENTIFIC POSTERS - PRIZES & FELLOWSHIPS

PRIZES The following Prizes will be made available to encourage young neuroscience trainees or specialists to submit a scientific poster for presentation at the AAFITN/ANZSNR meeting. Scientific posters submitted will be judged by the Scientific Committee on the basis of both academic merit and quality of presentation. Prize recipients will be announced during the meeting. First Prize $US2,000 Second Prize $US1,500 Third Prize $US1,000 Fourth Prize $US500 FELLOWSHIPS The Scientific Committee will provide five Travel Fellowships consisting of $US1,000 and free registration to enable young neuroscience trainees or specialists from outside Australia or New Zealand to attend the AAFITN/ANZSNR meeting. Selection of Fellowship recipients will be based upon the academic merit of the abstract submitted for the scientific posters and will be awarded during the Gala Dinner on Friday 23 April 2010. Successful candidates will be notified before 12 February 2010.

DISCUSSION CASES A key feature and substantial time of the AAFITN 2010 is devoted to the Interactive Sessions of this meeting which includes the joint Stroke component. The main aim of these sessions is to acquire practical knowledge and advice from each other and from recognised experts in the field. All delegates are encouraged to submit cases for live discussion during the Interactive Sessions. These discussions will involve the delegate presenting the case for 3 minutes followed by 5 minutes discussion by an expert panel and delegates from the floor. It will be moderated by a chairperson and a co-moderator who are experts in the field. Submitted cases can include interesting and rare examples, innovative treatments, difficult cases for advice from experts, errors, a small series and cases which will improve practical knowledge. See Cases for Discussion Submission form. With permission from the delegates/authors, all submitted cases will be published on electronic media (CD) which will be issued to all registrants at the meeting and will also be downloaded onto multiple computers in the conference hall to facilitate further discussions amongst delegates and experts. A scientific panel will select the submitted cases for discussion in the Interactive Sessions and the delegates/authors notified accordingly.

The closing date for discussion cases is 31 DECEMBER 2009

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration fees have been set in Australian dollars and include the Opening Ceremony and Gala Dinners, morning and afternoon teas and lunches. Payment of Registration Application for registration must be made on the registration form provided. Registration can only be accepted on receipt of a completed registration form accompanied by full payment of the fees, additional tickets (if applicable) and total cost of accommodation (if applicable). Payment of registration fees can only be made by cheque/bank draft or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). International Delegates: Cheque payment from international delegates must be received by way of an international bank draft in Australian Dollars which states an Australian drawee bank. Please Note: ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS. It is advisable to carefully check all details on your receipt and notify the Meeting Secretariat in writing immediately of any changes or alterations. Earlybird Registration Please note that a considerable saving can be made by taking advantage of the Earlybird Registration Fee, however payment must be received by no later than 31 December 2009. Cancellation Policy

• All cancellations/amendments must be submitted in writing to the Meeting Secretariat.

• Cancellations received prior to 19 February will receive a full refund. • Cancellations received between 22 February 2010 and 26 March 2010 will receive a 50% refund.

• No refunds will be given after Friday 26 March 2010. Letter of Invitation International delegates requiring a formal letter of invitation to attend this meeting should contact the meeting secretariat. Registration and Information Desk The registration and information desk will be located in the foyer adjacent the Promenade Conference room and will be open as follows: Wednesday 21 April 4.00pm - 6.00pm Thursday 22 April 7.00am - 5.30pm Friday 23 April 7.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 24 April 7.30am - 5.00pm Sunday 25 April 8.00am - 1.00pm Upon arrival, please present to the registration desk to collect your conference satchel and name badge.

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation has been reserved at special rates in the hotels listed below and must be made through the Meeting Secretariat. Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of total accommodation payment. Crown Towers Hotel ����� Crown Promenade Hotel ����� www.crowntowers.com.au www.crownpromenade.com.au 8 Whiteman Street 8 Whiteman Street Southbank VIC 3006 Southbank VIC 3006 Telephone: (613) 9292 6868 Telephone: (613) 9292 6688 Facsimile: (613) 9292 6299 Facsimile: (613) 9292 6600 Room Rates: $AUD399 Deluxe Room Room Rates: $AUD305 Standard Room $AUD575 Executive Suite $AUD375 Studio Room Guests staying at the Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Hotels have direct access to the Conference Centre. Located in the heart of the action - Melbourne's vibrant Southbank entertainment precinct and directly linked to the exciting Crown Entertainment Complex with its cinemas, nightclubs, bars, shopping, indoor entertainment theme park and the 24 hour excitement of the world renowned Crown Casino. Citigate Melbourne ���� Travelodge Southbank Melbourne ��� www.mirvachotels.com/citigate-melbourne www.travelodge.com.au 270 Flinders Street 9 Riverside Quay Melbourne VIC 3000 Southbank VIC 3006 Telephone: (613) 9654 6888 Telephone: (613) 8696 9600 Facsimile: (613) 9654 0368 Facsimile: (613) 9690 1160 Room Rate: $AUD229 single/twin/double Room Rate: $AUD139 single/twin/double Citigate Melbourne is a superbly located hotel in the CBD opposite the historic Flinders Street Station and a five minute walk to the meeting venue. It is close to all major sporting, shopping, fashion and restaurant precincts within Melbourne and Southbank.

Travelodge Southbank is within easy walking distance to great restaurants and cafés, impressive shopping, renowned art galleries and the Crown Casino. Also the MCG, Melbourne Aquarium, Rod Laver Arena, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre are just minutes away.

Accommodation Information Check-in time for all listed hotels is 2.00pm. If you plan an earlier arrival it may be necessary to pre-register the night before to guarantee immediate access to your hotel room. How to Book Your Accommodation

• Please indicate your accommodation requirements on the registration form. • As there is limited space available at each hotel, it is important that you book early.

• Accommodation will be allocated strictly in order of receipt of registration.

• Prior to 26 March 2010 all hotel reservations must be made via the Meeting Secretariat. • After this date accommodation bookings will be the responsibility of the registrant.

Payment of Your Accommodation

• Please include total accommodation cost with your registration fee payment.

• All incidental charges must be paid in full directly to the hotel on departure. Accommodation Deadlines The hotels impose strict cut off dates and therefore any bookings made after 26 March 2010 will be the responsibility of the registrant. Terminology “Double” refers to a room with one double/king bed. “Twin” refers to a room with two beds. “Single” refers to a single occupancy room. Cancellation/Amendments Any cancellations/amendments to your original hotel booking must be forwarded in writing to the hotel. Any refunds will be at the discretion of the hotel management.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

As part of your registration fee, the following social functions are included: AAFITN/ANZSNR Combined Registration Speaker/Delegate Morning, afternoon teas and lunches Thursday Welcome Wine Tasting Hour Friday Gala Dinner Saturday Cocktail Hour/Buffet Dinner Accompanying Persons Thursday Welcome Wine Tasting Hour Friday Gala Dinner Saturday Cocktail Hour/Buffet Dinner AAFITN Registration Only Speaker/Delegate Morning, afternoon teas and lunches Thursday Welcome Wine Tasting Hour Friday Gala Dinner Accompanying Persons Thursday Welcome Wine Tasting Hour Friday Gala Dinner ANZSNR Registration Only Speaker/Delegate Morning, afternoon teas and lunches Saturday Cocktail Hour/Buffet Dinner Accompanying Persons Saturday Cocktail Hour/Buffet Dinner Non-Registered Accompanying Persons Additional tickets may be purchased for: Thursday Welcome Wine Tasting Hour Friday Gala Dinner Saturday Cocktail Hour/Buffet Dinner

OPTIONAL HALF DAY AND DAY TOUR A half day golf tour and full day tour of the Yarra Valley Wine region must be booked and paid with your registration. Yarra Valley Wine Tour $110 per person Saturday 24 April 10am - 5pm The Yarra Valley is Australia’s leading cool climate wine region and Victoria's oldest wine region, with over 3,600 hectares under vine. From elegant sparklings, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, to complex pinot noir and rich cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and more. Your coach driver will provide an informative commentary of the region as you visit the renowned Domaine Chandon where you can enjoy a flute of sparkling wine. Taste some of the regions other premium wines at Rochfords, Yering Station and Helens Hill. Lunch included. Golf at The Dunes - Half Day -Maximum of 16 places available $115 per person Saturday 24 April 10am-6.30pm The Dunes is one of very few links style courses in Australia. All the holes are played through and over rolling sand dunes on what is known as "Cups Country" of the Mornington Peninsula. The 18 hole Dunes Championship course is a challenging test of all standards of golfer, especially when subjected to the elements. Golf clubs may be hired from the Dunes at an additional cost. Bus transfers to and from the Crown Promenade included.

Please note: Tours will be cancelled and monies refunded if there are insufficient numbers

GENERAL INFORMATION Airport Transfers Melbourne’s domestic and international airport is located within 45 minutes of the central business district. Taxis are available at an approximate cost of $AUD80.00 one way, depending on traffic conditions. An airport shuttle service operates between most city hotels and both terminals at an approximate cost of $AUD16.00 one way. For further information visit www.melbourneairport.com.au Banking Banking hours in Melbourne are generally 9.30am-4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am-5.00pm on Fridays. There are numerous Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located throughout the city and international visitors should ensure their cards have been enabled for international ATM access by the card provider. Car Parking The Crown Complex offers two car parks with over 5,000 spaces. For further information regarding car parking rates and services go to the Crown website www.crowncasino.com.au and click on locate us at bottom of page. Credit Cards The most commonly used credit cards in Australia are American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa. Disclaimer The AAFITN/ANZSNR 2010 will not accept liability for any damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss or damage to their personal property as a result of AAFITN/ANZSNR 2010. Electricity Australia’s electricity voltage is 240 volts AC. Most of the large hotels have power outlets at 110 volts AC. For visitors bringing 110 volt electrical appliances, it is advisable to bring a small 110 volt transformer and a plug conversion kit. No Smoking Policy Smoking is banned in public buildings, hotels and restaurants throughout Australia, including the meeting venue. People with Special Needs Every effort is made to ensure people with special needs are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance, please include a notation with your registration form to enable us to make your stay in Melbourne a pleasant and comfortable experience. Taxes Australia has a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Prices in Australia are shown and quoted as inclusive of GST. Travellers may be able to claim a refund for goods bought in Australia that are to be taken out of the country, including wine, which has a separate tax (WET). Conditions apply. Check when you arrive or contact the Australian Customs Service on 1300 363 263 or visit www.customs.gov.au. Tipping Tipping is not widespread in Australia, but for good service in a restaurant you might choose to tip about 10% of the bill. Transport Melbourne is an easy city in which to get around. Public transport provides access for visitors to most major areas in both the city and the suburbs. Taxis are also plentiful. For information on city buses, trams and train timetables visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au Weather The climate during April is generally mild with average temperatures ranging between 12degrees C minimum & 21 degrees C maximum. www.bom.gov.au

FURTHER INFORMATION Enquiries regarding the AAFITN/ANZSNR meeting should be directed to:

Sue Edwards & Helen Sainsbury AAFITN/ANZSNR 2010 Meeting Secretariat Division of Medical Imaging Flinders Medical Centre Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042 Australia Telephone: (618) 8204 5538 or 8204 4405 Facsimile: (618) 8374 1731 Email: sue.edwards4@health.sa.gov.au helen.sainsbury@health.sa.gov.au

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