23 June 2003

Dear ISMRM Colleagues:

The ISMRM 11th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition in Toronto, Canada is just a few weeks away, and now is a good time for an update.

The SPC and the ISMRM Office staff have worked hard to revise and update the meeting program for the new dates in July. The vast majority of our 800 plus original speakers have been able to present on the new dates and the few gaps have been filled. We have an outstanding program, with record-breaking depth, for July 10-16. Details are now available on the website, and the personal itinerary builder has been fully updated. Attendees will enjoy excellent social events, including a closing gala in the CN Tower.

There was an excellent response to the call for "Late breaking MR" papers. These have been reviewed and as a result, we have added two additional oral sessions where you will be able to hear about some of the very latest ideas and innovations in medical magnetic resonance.

The situation in Toronto continues to settle, with no evidence of community spread of SARS, or new cases. In the interests of members, we are continuing to provide links to current information via the Q&A section on the website and we encourage you to review the authoritative factual data provided there, if you or your institution have any ongoing concerns.

We would like to thank you for your support and for the overwhelmingly positive input we have received from the Society membership. We are also grateful to our major sponsors who have also demonstrated their commitment to the Society by supporting the July program and meeting. Please browse the new program on the website and we look forward to joining you for a full, productive and exciting Annual Meeting, July 10-16.

Richard L Ehman, President ISMRM
David J Lomas, Chair 2003 SPC