Welcome from the AOSR President

To the delegates of the 14th Congress of AOSR, I wish to convey my best wishes and a very warm welcome to those delegates and associates attending the next AOCR in Sydney, Australia.
The Congress has gathered worldwide distinctive specialists of highly experienced professionals, researchers, and industry experts with topics covering the basics as well as advanced imaging techniques.

On behalf of AOSR, I would like to thank the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologist (RANZCR) for their effort in preparing AOCR 2012 in Sydney, with enthusiastic people organising the most enjoyable and memorable Congress.

Please join us at this wonderful Congress in the exciting city of Sydney - a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones.

Sincerely yours,

Dr Byung Ihn Choi
President, AOSR

Welcome from the AOCR 2012 Convenor

On behalf of the 2012 Executive Committee, the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology and The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists invites you to be part of the 14th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR) combined with The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting to be held 30 August – 2 September 2012 in Sydney, New South Wales.

The Scientific Program Committee has worked hard to create a thought-provoking and educational program. The Congress’ theme is on quality and safety in medicine and will focus this across several key modalities including women’s imaging, musculoskeletal, interventional, abdominal, chest/cardiac, neuroradiology and paediatrics. An impressive list of expert international and national speakers across the key modalities has been secured.

The 14th AOCR combined with the RANZCR 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting will attract a broad and diverse range of health care professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world, and we anticipate a significant international and local attendance.

Sydney, a dazzling and vibrant cosmopolitan city is built around one of the world's most beautiful harbours. The city has a wide range of attractions and monuments as well as parks, gardens, sparkling beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach. Sydney's culinary scene reflects the multicultural diversity with an exemplary choice in all cuisines. Why not try surfing at our glorious beaches, or sailing on our magnificent harbour. Alternatively you may choose to experience some of Sydney’s major tourist attractions conveniently located nearby including Cockle Bay Wharf, The Powerhouse Museum or the beautiful Hyde Park. Positioned on Darling Harbour, and within the CBD, we are excited to host the Congress at the award-winning Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 14th AOCR combined with the RANZCR 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting and working with you to ensure a mutually rewarding experience.

Professor Ken Thomson
AOCR 2012 Convenor