Hundreds to meet in Queenstown for RANZCR’s 2024 ASM

Hundreds of delegates are set to gather in Queenstown for the 2024 annual scientific meeting (ASM) of the New Zealand branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR).

The ASM will take place August 2-4 at the Millennium and Copthorne Hotels.

International guest speakers include clinical radiologists Dr. Richard Kinh Gian Do of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York and Dr. Giles Maskell of the Royal Cornwall Hospital in the United Kingdom, and radiation oncologist Professor Farshad Foroudi from the Olivia Newton Cancer Wellness and Research Centre in Melbourne.

A/Prof Nick Brown will examine ‘the bright future’ for interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology as part of a breakfast event.

Dr. Clinton Pinto will discuss how specialists can ‘make changes’ to counter the challenges of climate change and ‘reduce our environmental footprint’ in the process.

Dr. Daniel Cornfield and Leigh Potter will present on the binding of Mātai to the community including offering best practice for engaging with Māori in regional Aotearoa.

Five awards will be conferred during the ASM for outstanding work and research in both radiology and radiation oncology.

RANZCR President Professor John Slavotinek said: “Our New Zealand ASM this year promises to be an insightful conference with over 300 delegates joining us in Queenstown.

“I’m delighted that our ASM will feature speakers from across the globe and include important presentations on emerging issues in our sector.

“It will be a very engaging three days, and I’m looking forward to taking part in a president’s panel discussion that will no doubt examine the future of radiology and radiation oncology in New Zealand.

“We know how crucial it is to continue growing our workforce to match expanding patient demand, and we want to develop strategies to ensure we increase our doctor numbers.

“The ASM also gives RANZCR the opportunity to celebrate our New Zealand members and remind ourselves of the important role they play in our organisation.”