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September 14, 2001: IEEE and NIBIB Announce International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging

The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society and the NIH's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have announced an "International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: Macro to Nano" for July 7-10, 2002, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC. This symposium is aimed at bringing together researchers and practitioners with different backgrounds but with common interests in biological and medical imaging to share their knowledge and address the latest challenges in data acquisition, image reconstruction, image processing, analysis, and visualization. Fostering interaction and cross-fertilization, this event will contribute to a fully-integrated approach to biomedical imaging through all scales of observation. The Symposium will include plenary talks by leaders in biomedical imaging, special topical sessions, oral and poster presentations, and industrial exhibits. Papers are due on February 1, 2002, and the registration deadline is May 15, 2002.

September 19, 2001: Dr. Jeff Schloss Named BECON Chair

Dr. Jeffrey Schloss of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has been named the new Chair of the NIH's Bioengineering Consortium (BECON). He is currently the Program Director for Technology Development Coordination at the NHGRI and is a charter member of the BECON. Dr. Schloss succeeds Dr. Wendy Baldwin, the Deputy Director of Extramural Research at the NIH, who has chaired the Consortium since its establishment in February of 1997. Dr. Baldwin will remain associated with the BECON in an ex-officio capacity. Administration of the BECON will transition from the Office of Extramural Research to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, the newest of the NIH research institutes. These changes will not affect BECON-coordinated bioengineering research, training, or communication programs. The Bioengineering Consortium consists of representatives of all NIH research institutes and centers and other Federal agencies and serves as the focus for bioengineering activities at the NIH.

September 21, 2001: Vacancy Announcement Issued for Director of the NIBIB

The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). The NIBIB was created by statute and signed into law at the end of December 2000, and was officially established in April 2001. Applications must be received at the NIH by the close of business on October 31, 2001.

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