By Brandy J. Reed, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(MR), 2024-2025 ISMRT President The ISMRT has had an incredibly successful start this year, and I couldn’t be prouder. Since our meeting in Singapore, we’ve launched four new divisions in our African region: Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and Nigeria. The enthusiasm and dedication in these areas have been nothing [...]
By Brandy J. Reed, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(MR), 2024-2025 ISMRT President In 2006, a significant career move brought me across the country to MD Anderson, a transition that ignited my passion for MRI and set me on a path toward leadership within the International Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (ISMRT). Despite having worked as a [...]
By Glenn Cahoon, M.Sc., FSMRT, 2023-2024 ISMRT President MR radiographers and technologists occupy a unique position providing a vital link between the patient, the clinic, and the science. This year at the ISMRT Annual Meeting in Singapore, 03-06 May 2024, we are highlighting the role of the MR technologist in driving innovation with our [...]
By Glenn Cahoon, M.Sc., FSMRT, 2023-2024 ISMRT President Greetings! I'm excited to step into my role as your new President, and I'm thrilled to have all of you along for the ride. The ISMRT has always been a beacon of learning, and we're going to keep that torch burning bright. Get ready for an [...]
By Sonja K. Boiteaux, M.Sc., RT(R)(MR), MRSO, CHC 2022-2023 ISMRT President I hope that you are all safe and well. Here in the southern U.S., the days are getting longer and warmer. Spring has sprung and the flowers are in bloom. Brighter days give us encouragement and hope for the future! Since my last [...]
By Sonja K. Boiteaux, M.Sc., RT(R)(MR), MRSO, CHC 2022-2023 ISMRT President I hope this message finds you happy and healthy! Living in the humid subtropical climate of Houston, TX, USA, means we have shallow gradient or minimal change in the weather as we move through the autumn season, though it is nice that the [...]
By Sonja K. Boiteaux, M.Sc., RT(R)(MR), MRSO, CHC 2022-2023 ISMRT President It is a humbling honor to take on the role of president of the ISMRT. Being chosen to lead this great group of global MR radiographers and technologists is such a privilege. For those who don’t know me, I completed my certificates as [...]
By Anne Dorte Blankholm, Ph.D., M.Sc.Radiographer, MRSO., 2021-2022 ISMRT President Dear ISMRT members and colleagues, I hope that you are all well. Here in the Nordic countries, days are getting longer and more light gives encouragement and hope for the future. The status of the pandemic looks like we will have fewer restrictions in [...]
By Anne Dorte Blankholm, Ph.D., M.Sc.Radiographer, MRSO., 2021-2022 SMRT President I hope this message finds you all well and safe. On the part of the globe where I live, summer is now over and the autumn has begun; the forest is taking on new warm colors, and the weather is getting cooler. The COVID [...]
By Anne Dorte Blankholm, Ph.D., M.Sc.Radiographer, MRSO., 2021-2022 SMRT President Having worked with MR for more than 30 years, MR safety is always on my agenda. I remember being part of starting the first MR center in the western part of Denmark. We started with no doors to the scanner rooms (Zone IV), and [...]
By Anne Dorte Blankholm, , Ph.D.,M.Sc.Radiographer, MRSO., 2021-2022 SMRT President It is a great honor and a pleasure for me taking over the presidency of the SMRT. I am especially honored being the first Danish SMRT president and only the second SMRT president from Europe. For those of you who don’t know me, I [...]
By Nancy Hill Beluk, R.T.(R), 2020-2021 SMRT President The 2021 Annual Meeting will soon be upon us, and my presidency will come to a close. As I reflect on my term, a quote comes to mind… ‘You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.’ -Abraham Lincoln Which sums [...]
By Nancy Hill Beluk, R.T.(R), 2020-2021 SMRT President And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case of which I'm certain Okay, these are not my words but rather a relevant opening verse to “My Way” written by Paul Anka [...]
By Nancy Hill Beluk, R.T.(R), 2020-2021 SMRT President We all know the feeling that overtakes us as we welcome in a new family member. Whether it is by marriage, birth, adoption or even a pet. The lead up to the big event is filled with great anticipation which is quickly replaced with excitement when the big [...]
By Nancy Hill Beluk, R.T.(R), 2020-2021 SMRT President The first-ever ISMRM/SMRT Virtual Conference 2020 is in the books, and I am happy to report it was a huge success. But don’t take my word for it; let’s have a look at the numbers: Over 400 SMRT registrants 39 live Q&A/panel discussion sessions, with 4832 [...]
By Nancy Hill Beluk, R.T.(R), 2019-20 SMRT President-Elect Being from Pittsburgh, my go-to person for quoting is often Fred Rogers. For those who don’t know who he is, Fred Rogers was the host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” an American TV show from 1968-2001. While his comments were meant for children, his words resonate for [...]
By Shawna Farquharson, Ph.D., 2019-20 SMRT President Dear SMRT Family, Firstly, I am delighted to announce the program for our Annual Meeting is now finalised for 08-14 August! This year the SMRT have embraced the opportunity to create a joint annual meeting program with the ISMRM and celebrate that we are one community of [...]
By Shawna L. Farquharson, M.Sc.(R), 2019-20 SMRT President Dear SMRT Family, Firstly, I have the great pleasure of officially announcing that all SMRT Policy Board Positions for 2020 have now been confirmed. I would like to ask you to join me in congratulating the incoming applicants all of whom, I am sure you will agree, [...]
By Shawna L. Farquharson, M.Sc.(R), 2019-20 SMRT President Dear SMRT Family, Firstly, I would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year, and the very best of wishes for the next decade! I can honestly say that this past year as President of the SMRT has been an absolute career [...]
By Shawna L. Farquharson, M.Sc.(R), 2019-20 SMRT President For almost 30 years, the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) has delivered world-class MR focused education programs specifically developed for radiographers and technologist around the world. We have strived to provide education that empowers MR radiographers and technologists to help elevate their profession by staying [...]
A Special Announcement from SMRT President Chris Kokkinos Dear SMRT Colleagues and Friends, With the 2019 SMRT 28th Annual Meeting in Montréal only 12 weeks away, I am immensely proud to announce an exciting addition to our SMRT Annual Meeting. We will be commencing a new SMRT tradition, where the SMRT President will [...]
