Oldendorf Award: Fiber Tractography as A Diagnostic Tool for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

(Jan 20-23, 2011, Florida, U.S.)

OLDENDORF AWARD

The Oldendorf Award is for the best abstract submitted by a student, resident or fellow. The abstract must be based in basic or clinical research in CT, MRI, SPECT or PET. The research should consist of original work including new imaging methods, techniques, clinical application, etc. Single case reports are generally not acceptable for these awards. The purpose of these awards is to encourage research and advance the field of neuroimaging. While the contestant must be the senior author of the abstract, there are no restrictions upon co-authorship.

The recipient will present the abstract during the Awards Luncheon/Business Meeting. The recipient will receive transportation (round trip coach airfare and ground transportation up to $500) plus a maximum of $200 for expenses per day, up to three days ($600) and a waived mandatory registration fee. The award winners will also receive a cash prize of $500.