On behalf of the National Organising Committee of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, I extend a warm invitation to you to attend the National Scientific Meeting to be held in the vibrant city of Melbourne from 13-17 October 2008. The meeting, which represents the premier professional event for the Institute, comprises a three day program at the splendid Sofitel Hotel, followed by two days of workshops.
The guiding theme for the conference is 'Racing Into the Future' which reflects the dynamic and forward-looking nature of our profession at a time of great change. Under this theme we are focussing on three main contexts: the ageing of the population, emergence of new treatments and therapies and the impact of environmental challenges.
In the spirit of previous meetings the program brings together eminent national and international scientists from all areas of laboratory medicine. At the meeting you will hear our exciting line up of speakers discuss topics in the traditional fields of histology, cytology, biochemistry, haematology, transfusion, microbiology and immunology but also in management, education and quality as well as the new technologies in molecular pathology and cell therapy.
It will not be all work however and we have an enticing social program which includes the opening cocktail reception and discipline dinners with the highlight being the Conference Dinner in the Members Dining Room at the magnificent MCG. Immerse yourself in the grandeur and tradition of a world-famous icon!
I look forward to welcoming you to NSM2008 for what promises to be an exiting and rewarding meeting so make sure to reserve the dates in your diary.
A/Professor Tony Woods
Convenor