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AUA Update - September 2001

Call for Abstracts

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), chaired by Jeffrey R. Balser, M.D., Ph.D., Nashville, Tennessee, invites you to submit an original research abstract for presentation at the AUA 49th Annual Meeting to be held April 12-14, 2002, at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. As was the case for the 2001 Annual Meeting, all submitted abstracts will be accepted. However, open acceptance could result in more abstracts than available space. Only one abstract per member (authored or sponsored) will be accepted. SAB peer review will be used to assign abstracts to oral, poster discussion and poster sessions. To maintain the traditional high quality of abstract submissions, it is essential that member authors and sponsors critically review their submissions. If, in the opinion of the membership, this new process results in a diminished quality of abstract, then the SAB will return to peer-review for acceptance of abstracts. Members are encouraged to consider submission of clinically oriented abstracts, for there has been a decline in the numbers of such submissions for recent meetings.

A total of 12 copies of each abstract are needed. The copy of highest quality should be on the top of the submissions, as this copy will be set aside for “camera-ready” reproduction into the program booklet.

All abstract packages must arrive at Dr. Balser’s office by 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) by Wednesday, November 21, 2001 (the day before Thanksgiving Day). Abstract packages may not be sent as a facsimile. Abstracts arriving after Wednesday, November 21, 2001, will be considered late and will not be accepted. Dr. Balser’s address may be found on the enclosed specifications for abstracts.

An abstract submission form, which is also enclosed, is required for each abstract. The submission form provides the SAB with information regarding authors and membership, institutional and corporate affiliations, notification of prior or other presentation(s) of the research, and the need for conflict-of-interest disclaimers. A disclosure form, also enclosed, is required for each abstract, which must be submitted should there exist relationships of a personal or professional nature that are relevant to the research that was conducted.

Although the exact number may vary depending upon space availability, SAB peer-review will be used to select 10 abstracts for oral presentation and 20 abstracts for poster discussion format. All other abstracts will be accepted for poster presentation. Individuals whose abstracts are selected for oral presentation will be asked to not be overly technical in their presentations and to provide adequate background and context for their work. Oral presentations are not intended for post-doctoral fellows or senior faculty.

Abstracts selected for publication at the AUA 2002 Annual Meeting will not be published, allowing members to submit essentially the same abstract to the ASA 2002 Annual Meeting.

49th Annual Meeting

Members are reminded to reserve the dates of April 12-14, 2002, and plan now to attend the AUA 49th Annual Meeting at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Charles Beattie, M.D., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, Local Host Chair, is arranging for an exciting social program, including optional tours.

On Thursday evening, members attending the annual meeting will be able to renew acquaintances and make new ones at the highly popular welcoming reception. The reception is a relief to those who traveled long distances and wish to relax in a jovial atmosphere with friends.

In an effort to provide members an opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of Nashville, Friday evening’s social activities will feature a light cocktail reception followed by an optional tour to a performance of the Grand Ole Opry. Those not attending this performance may enjoy the nightlife of Nashville on their own. Complimentary AUA shuttle buses will be available to transport members to and from Riverfront Park, located in the heart of Nashville’s entertainment district.

The social program concludes on Saturday evening with a buffet reception at the newly opened Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Members will be able to learn about the history of country music as well as hear and see the entertainers who have made an impact on America’s most listened to music. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is rapidly becoming a “must see” attraction in Nashville. AUA shuttle buses will be provided to transport members to and from the museum.

Rounding out the social events will be an optional Friday afternoon tour of Nashville that will provide an overview of the city as well as highlight the many famous attractions in and around the metro area. Guests will also be able to register for an optional social tour on Saturday afternoon to The Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States. Participants will receive a tour of the plantation and its grounds.

Nashville Trivia and Fun Facts

Below is some Nashville trivia and fun facts that will acquaint you with the 2002 Annual Meeting location.

Advisory Boards Appointments

The Association of University Anesthesiologists is pleased to announce the composition of the Educational Advisory Board and the Scientific Advisory Board as follows:

Educational Advisory Board:
Johnathan B. Mark, M.D., Chair
Lois L. Bready, M.D.
Randall C. Cork, M.D., Ph.D.
Philip D. Lumb, M.B., B.S.

Scientific Advisory Board:
Jeffrey R. Balser, M.D., Ph.D., Chair
Talmage Egan, M.D.
Rona Giffard, Ph.D., M.D.
Philip Morgan, M.D.
Robert Shangraw, M.D.
Jay Yang, M.D., Ph.D.
Charles M. Crowder, M.D.
Clifford S. Deutschman, M.D.
Hugh C. Hemmings, M.D.
Mark F. Newman, M.D.

Welcome New Members

The Association welcomes the new members who were elected to membership during the Annual Membership Meeting held on May 18, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, New York. The individuals below have each returned their member profile form with their initial dues payment. Twenty-nine individuals were elected to membership with 24 persons electing to activate their membership. Individuals who failed to activate their membership by August 1, 2001, must be re-nominated.

Future Annual Meetings

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