The 26th Iranian Congress of Radiology (ICR2010)
Tehran, Iran – More than 2,500 radiologists, radiology residents, radiology technologists and physicians with other specialties attended Iran’s most prestigious professional radiology meeting in May
Convened by The Iranian Society of Radiology, the ICR2010 Congress was planned around four main themes: urogenital, cardiovascular and molecular imaging and radiology education & research. Along with these, various themes in all medical imaging fields were presented in scientific lectures, interactive workshops and round tables by 25 lecturers from various areas of the world, including Europe, America, Asia and Australia.
More than 170 scientific abstracts were submitted via the congress website. After the review process, carried out by 35 reviewers in 13 fields, 155 abstracts were accepted. Among these, 100 abstracts were accepted as oral presentations and 55 as electronic poster presentations. Finally, three oral presentations and two electronic posters were selected as the best paper candidates.
The congress provided the best opportunity for inter-professional education, the organisers report. ‘The 2010 congress included many joint sessions with other medical specialists that provide a unique opportunity for inter-disciplinary education and exchange of professional ideas.’
At the trade fair: Over 80 medical companies showed their products at the medical exhibition held alongside the congress.
Time to socialise: Participants and delegates also attended Congress Presidents' dinner which was enhanced by a demonstration of Persian traditional art, as well as the congress gala dinner. They were also treated to a concert by a traditional Iranian orchestra, and a visit to the Milad tower.
Details: www.icr2010.ir
07.07.2010
