Thursday 21 April                             

Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Southbank, Brisbane & University of Queensland. Registrants to meet at Southbank ferry terminal (4:30pm)

Cost: $33 (to cover return citycat travel, light dinner and administration costs)

This Thursday evening micro event provides delegates with a unique opportunity to visit a world-class research facility which houses the southern hemisphere’s first 7T whole body MRI scanner. Located on the University of Queensland campus, the Centre for Advanced Imaging brings together the skills of a critical mass of researchers and “state of the art” research imaging instruments.

The micro event will start just before sunset with a picturesque city cat ride along the Brisbane River from Southbank to the University of Queensland. While on campus, delegates will be taken on a guided tour of the facility, highlighted by the diverse range of advanced imaging modalities. These include three whole body scanners, high resolution NMR spectrometers and micro-imaging and animal imaging systems.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to listen to a series of presentations, which will outline the current research programs being conducted at CAI. Dinner and drinks are provided.

The return journey along the Brisbane River, back to Southbank, provides a perfect contrast to the outward trip, with the night-lights of Brisbane city on full display. 

Social Function tickets – are available through the ASMMIRT registration system at the time of registering for the conference. For those who have already registered and want new social function, or event tickets, you can log back into your account at any time to add social function tickets to your registration. Please click on the Sign in with your Existing Account tab and enter your log in details. Select the tickets you wish to add and continue to the online credit card payment page. You will see the balance amount due and be able to make payment.

Thursday 21^st April                             

Time:   4:30pm – 6:00pm

Location:   Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point Brisbane - Registrants to meet at a Southbank site to be advised (4:30pm)

Cost:     Nil

Registration limit: 40

Committee Team: MRS Teaching Team

Detailed information pack to be provided to registrants in April 2016. This will include specific information on timings and meeting locations.

This Thursday evening micro event provides delegates with an opportunity to visit a learning environment equipped with the latest simulation for Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy and Ultrasound. The Medical Radiation Sciences (MRS) facility brings together a range of vendor equipment in a state of the art learning environment for undergraduate students. The laboratory consists of general radiography including mobile imaging, OPG and Mammography as well as simulation for CT imaging, trauma imaging and Ultrasound.  The Radiation Therapy facility includes access to VERT and the latest treatment planning software.

After a short stroll from the Convention centre through the Southbank Parklands and across The Goodwill Bridge, you will arrive at the QUT Gardens Point Campus.  Participants will have the opportunity to explore the QUT facilities including the award winning Cube in the Science and Engineering precinct.  The Cube is one of the world‘s largest interactive digital display systems, and offers unprecedented learning and research opportunities. A short walk through the gardens of the historic Old Government House, the original home of the lamington, and you will be able to explore Medical Radiation Sciences Simulation Facility.  After inspecting the Facility and the latest in social learning spaces, join the MRS teaching team for light refreshments.

Social Function tickets – are available through the ASMMIRT registration system at the time of registering for the conference. For those who have already registered and want new social function, or event tickets, you can log back into your account at any time to add social function tickets to your registration. Please click on the Sign in with your Existing Account tab and enter your log in details. Select the tickets you wish to add and continue to the online credit card payment page. You will see the balance amount due and be able to make payment.

Friday 22 April

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Location: BCEC Exhibition

After proving so successful in previous ASMMIRT conferences, we will be holding an exhibition welcome cocktail function on Friday evening of day 1 of the conference. This is the perfect chance to catch up with other conference attendees in a relaxed social environment after the first day‘s technical sessions have come to a close.

Friday 22 April

Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Location: Queensland Art Gallery and Watermall and Sculpture Courtyard

Straight after the Exhibition Welcome we will be hosting a cocktail function at one of Australia’s most cutting edge venues. This will truly be an event to remember in surroundings you will never forget. More information will be announced on the Friday night cocktail function soon. 

Saturday 23 April                           

Time: 6:30pm – midnight

Location: Brisbane City Hall

Saturday night presents the fantastic Gala Dinner at the magnificently refurbished Brisbane City Hall. We encourage you to engage in the ‘Casablanca’ theme forthe evening and don your best formal attire. Meeting up at King George Square offers you the opportunity to swoon over the marvellous architecture of the City

Hall and its iconic Clock Tower as you enjoy some novel entertainment opportunities.

Prepare for the paparazzi as you swan down the red carpet into the wonderful grand auditorium to be entertained by a fantastic 22-piece band. Dance the night away or stroll through to the Hamilton Room where you can enjoy some time-out and partake of even more unique entertainment opportunities, so “here’s looking at you kid!”

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