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FYI	Week of June 3 Is “Molecular Imaging Week”: The week of June 3 has been declared “Molecular Imaging Week,” and it coincides with SNM’s 54th Annual Meeting. In addition, the District of Columbia issued a “letter of welcome” to SNM for holding the world’s largest event for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine professionals in the city.
WHAT	Nearly 4,000 physicians, scientists, pharmacists and technologists will gather in Washington, D.C., when SNM holds its 54th Annual Meeting June 2–6 at the Washington Convention Center. Reporters are invited to join molecular imaging and nuclear medicine professionals as they share research, learn about the latest breakthroughs and trends and discuss important issues in the field that have been making news. SNM offers free registration to accredited members of the media or freelancers who can supply a letter of assignment from a publication or media outlet. Registration provides access to all open SNM sessions, press briefings and the exhibit hall. As part of the complimentary registration, registrants may also attend one of the categorical seminars scheduled for Saturday, June 2.
WHO	Typically, more than 1,600 scientific, technologist and technologist-student abstracts are presented featuring the latest research in the molecular imaging and nuclear medicine field, providing numerous opportunities to interview the most respected individuals in the profession.
SPEAKERS	John C. Gore of Vanderbilt University, internationally recognized for his research program on the development and application of imaging—especially magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy techniques—in clinical and basic science, will present the annual Henry Wagner Lectureship from 8:30–10 a.m. on Sunday, June 3. He is expected to address new technologies such as the development of functional brain MRI (fMRI) and the study of brain neurochemistry by MR spectroscopy and PET imaging, recent advances that promise to have a major impact on understanding how the brain works.
	James H. Thrall, one of the nation’s foremost thought leaders in radiology and radiologist-in-chief at Massachusetts General Hospital, addresses “The Role of Nuclear Medicine in Shaping 21st Century Medical Imaging” during the annual Cassen Lectureship from 9:45–11:15 a.m. on Monday, June. 4. “Every important trend in 21st century medical imaging was portended by developments that took place first in nuclear medicine,” notes Thrall, who will share examples of nuclear medicine’s pivotal role in medical imaging.
	Charlie Farrell, one of the most sought-after professional development speakers in the country, presents an entertaining and inspiring program at the SNM Technologist Section’s plenary session from 12:45–2:15p.m. on June 3. Farrell, an adjunct faculty member of the Daniel Management Center of the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, has a diverse background in leadership, sales, customer service, teamwork, personal development and personal productivity.
	Henry N. Wagner Jr., director of the division of radiation health sciences at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md., will once again discuss what’s on the horizon for the molecular imaging/nuclear medicine profession during his annual Highlights Lecture from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6. In the Highlights Lecture, a 30-year tradition, Wagner summarizes current trends in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine and the meeting’s significant findings in a 90-minute presentation. At SNM’s June 4 press conference, Wagner will announce his pick for the annual Image of the Year, an image that illustrates a direction he sees the profession heading.
	Dale E. Klein, chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will speak during the June 3 opening session. As the principal executive officer of—and official spokesman for—the NRC, Klein is responsible for conducting the administrative, organizational, long-range planning, budgetary and certain personnel functions of the agency. He has ultimate authority for all NRC functions pertaining to an emergency involving an NRC licensee.
NEW	New this year are the InfoSNM program, which will provide interactive computer presentations and educational sessions on the novel applications of computers and information science in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine, and the Molecular Imaging Gateway, an area devoted specifically to this exciting field; its program is sponsored by the society’s Molecular Imaging Center of Excellence.
SPECIAL	Portions of the program open to the media include plenary sessions as well as categorical seminars, continuing education courses and presentations of scientific papers. A press briefing featuring cutting-edge research will be held on Monday, June 4. Capitol Hill Reception Reporters are invited to attend a Capitol Hill reception from 5–7 p.m. in Room HC-7 in the Capitol on Tuesday, June 5. SNM and the SNM Technologist Section will present awards to Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Sen. Christopher S. “Kit” Bond (R-Mo.), Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), Sen. Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.), Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.-14th) and Rep. Charles W. “Chip” Pickering Jr. (R-Miss.-3rd). For security reasons, reporters must register to attend this reception. Please contact Maryann Verrillo via e-mail at mverrillo@snm.org or by phone at (703) 652-6773.
WHEN	Saturday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 6
WHERE	Washington, D.C., Convention Center
REGISTER	Please fill out the required fields and click Submit when finished. If you intend to participate in one of the Saturday categorical seminars, please indicate that on the form. Be sure to include a valid e-mail address so you can be sent an e-mail confirmation.
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HOUSING	To reserve a hotel room at an attendee’s rate, please submit the housing form by fax to (703) 631-6288. You may also call (866) 849-9828 between 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EST to reserve a room. Reporters from outside the United States should call 1 (703) 995-1806. Be sure to indicate that you are a registered MEDIA attendee.
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CONTACT	For general press-related inquiries, please contact

Maryann Verrillo
SNM Associate Director, Public Relations

Fax (703) 708-9018
Phone (703) 708-9000, ext. 1211
E-mail mverrillo@snm.org

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