"Call for Papers"
 SMRT 19th Annual Meeting
1 – 2 May 2010
Stockholm, Sweden

The submission deadline has passed.
 
The Program and Education Committees invite abstract submissions to be presented at the SMRT 19th Annual Meeting “MR Imaging Now and Into the Future.” Submissions will be accepted from practicing MR Technologists and Radiographers (or equivalent), and the submissions must be original work that has not been previously presented or published.

The 19th annual Meeting of the Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists is being held on the 1st and 2nd May, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden. We hope you are making plans to attend. The Chairs of the SMRT Program and Education Committees are pleased to announce the “Call for Papers” for this Meeting. The theme of the Annual Meeting is “MR Imaging Now and Into the Future” and we hope that you will consider sharing your work which will lead us to the future with your fellow professionals in the form of an oral or poster presentation. These Proferred Papers and Poster Presentations continue to be an integral component of the SMRT Annual Meeting in its commitment to promoting the dissemination of information regarding current and emerging technological advances. The Meeting actually begins on Friday evening with a Poster Walking Tour and Reception, which provides an excellent opportunity for networking in a relaxed atmosphere while viewing the work of your fellow MR Professionals. The poster authors will be available to discuss their work and answer questions. The awards for the outstanding Papers and Posters will be presented on Sunday May 2, 2010.
 
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2010 Abstract Submission Process
Abstracts submitted for presentation in both oral and poster sessions are currently called for from MR Technologists, Radiographers, or individuals with equivalent qualifications for the 19th Annual Meeting. The deadline for submission is 6 January 2010 and all abstracts must be submitted electronically via the ISMRM/SMRT Website: www.ismrm.org/smrt/10/sguide.htm. Detailed instructions are posted on the website and abstracts must be submitted accordingly. Topics may focus on either research or clinical practice and the seven (7) top scoring abstracts submitted for Oral Presentation will be selected to receive a Proffered Paper Award and will be presented during the Annual Meeting. All other accepted abstracts will be invited to present their work as a poster. Any poster author wishing to have their poster reviewed for an award must submit an electronic poster by 22 February 2010 in accordance with the instructions posted for electronic poster submission. There are examples of electronic posters on the website for your reference. Some posters will be presented orally during the SMRT Poster Walking Tour and Reception on Friday evening 30 April 2010. In addition, the posters will be displayed in the open foyer area where attendees may view them during the sessions as well.
 
Abstract Mentorship Program
The Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists of the ISMRM also offers an Abstract Mentorship Program for those technologists seeking individual assistance with the abstract writing and submission process. If you are interested in requesting assistance from a mentor, please complete the SMRT Mentee Application. Within three weeks of receiving your application, the SMRT will match you with an appropriate mentor based on the information you provided.  Additionally, please click here to access "How to Write An Abstract" and "Abstract Guide", which are a detailed and informative set of instructions (including examples) on writing an abstract.
2010 Abstract Submission Guidelines
As mentioned abstracts may have either a research or clinical practice focus. Abstracts with a research focus should state the purpose of the research, outline the research methods used, summarize the results, and discuss the conclusions reached. Abstracts focusing on clinical practice should include information on the background/purpose of the work, the teaching point, and a summary of findings. All abstracts will be reviewed and scored by members of the Education Committee. When completing the request for address information on the abstract submission form, please list the name of the selected presenter, as well as his/her degree(s), preferred mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone/fax numbers. The SMRT Abstract Submission Form must be completed in its entirety for consideration. Accepted abstracts will be published in the SMRT Annual Meeting CD ROM Syllabus. Please note: Written requests for withdrawal of abstract submissions must be received by 12 February 2010 at the ISMRM/SMRT office, 2030 Addison Street, Suite 700, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA.
 
Presentation Information
The authors of the abstracts accepted for poster presentations are required to attend the SMRT Reception and Poster Walking Tour on Friday evening, 18:00, 30 April 2010. The authors of award winning abstracts are required to present their paper at the scheduled day and time. All presenters will receive detailed instructions and information regarding their presentations with the acceptance letter.
 
Awards
The President’s Award: This award was established to honor the most outstanding abstract submitted for the SMRT Annual Meeting. The recipient must present the work as an oral presentation during the Meeting and will receive an educational stipend at the SMRT 19th Annual Meeting. Additional awards will be presented to the next highest scoring abstracts. These awards are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each of the following categories respectively: Oral Presentation Research Focus, Oral Presentation Clinical Practice Focus, Poster Presentation Research Focus, and Poster Presentation Clinical Practice Focus. All award winners are required to attend the SMRT Awards Presentation on Sunday, 14:30 2 May 2010.