MICCAI Quarterly – Fall (September) 2023
Recent News
Greetings from the Board
In approximately three weeks, we will be together – in person - attending MICCAI 2023 in Vancouver, Canada! I invite you to take a look at the conference program available online and take advantage of what each day offers. It will be an exciting conference filled with many opportunities to exchange ideas, discover new approaches and build connections with fellow students, scientists and researchers in our field.
Looking forward to MICCAI 2023
This will be my 18th time attending a MICCAI conference, and every year I am excited by the novelties and new initiatives. This year, I am particularly thrilled by the increased emphasis on clinical topics, not only in the clinical sessions that have been added to the main conference program but also with the third edition of ClinICCAI. Our community will gain a new level of collaboration as we bring together more and more clinicians and researchers to share knowledge and experiences.
I am also looking forward to the always exciting events being hosted by our active and popular groups, the MICCAI Student Board, the Women in MICCAI and RISE-MICCAI. Read more inside this newsletter about what will be taking place this year.
To know more about how the MICCAI Society and associated groups promote and facilitate research, education and practice in our field all year long, I also invite you to participate in the MICCAI Society Spotlight on Tuesday, October 10. I’ll share with you the latest news from the Board and Executive Committee, and our plans to build and advance our community.
If this is the first time you are attending a MICCAI conference – welcome! You will quickly see that the conference brings together the leading experts from all over the world. You will be given an exceptional opportunity to present your work and see the latest innovations being developed in our scientific field. You may even meet these key players at formal and social events. Take advantage of the largest annual gathering of our community, join in and participate!
For many MICCAI Society members, this is also the time of year that your membership comes up for renewal. If you aren’t a member yet or know someone who could benefit by becoming one, it’s an ideal time to join. Come visit us at the MICCAI Society booth!
See you in Vancouver!
Caroline Essert
President, MICCAI Society
MICCAI 2023: What are you looking forward to?
We asked some members of the conference organizing committee what excites them about coming to MICCAI 2023 and how they hope to benefit. Here's what they had to say.
“I am looking forward to connecting with colleagues from across the world to learn about what is happening in their fields. All too often, we can get trapped in the urgent deadlines, reports, and next steps. MICCAI provides a chance to take a step back and see the big picture. I am sure that I will learn something new that I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to discover.”
“My key interest in attending MICCAI is to meet people in the domain and get to know their work. Honestly, workshops and challenges started to excite me more than the main conference because, in these smaller sub-events, you can focus on specific topics in the domain and meet people directly working on the topics you are interested in.”
“I am looking forward to learning about the latest innovations in the medical image analysis and AI and medicine space. I am also extremely interested in understanding what innovations in the AI and medical image analysis spaces are being translated into the clinic. I am also interested in learning more about the startups in the AI and medical image analysis space”.
“The conference allows face-to-face and personal interaction between the mentors and mentees participating in the MICCAI Society Mentorship Program and an opportunity to cement lasting professional relationships. The program has been redesigned to run continuously throughout the year and attendees who seek mentors will also find this an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues who have wider experience and career perspective.”
"I'm looking forward to being at MICCAI 2023, not only to reunite with cherished friends and catch up on their latest endeavours and plans, but also to seek their insights on navigating our ever-evolving field. Furthermore, wearing the hat of General Chair for MICCAI 2024, this year's conference is a great opportunity to gather feedback and perspectives from the community, ensuring we integrate the best of what our peers hope to see next year."
“I am looking forward to re-engaging with colleagues whom I've not seen in a while and interacting with the enthusiastic trainees who are just entering our field.”
“I look forward to attending MICCAI 2023 for the opportunity to delve into the latest developments in medical image analysis and image-guided intervention. Beyond knowledge acquisition, the conference offers a unique chance to meet researchers personally, fostering valuable connections. I anticipate engaging in discussions with others and broadening my scientific perspective through interactions with fellow researchers.”It's not too late to register!
View the conference program to see the schedule of events that are planned - including key note speakers, oral and poster sessions, the Fireside Chat and MICCAI Society Spotlight. Read more about what's ahead in the stories below. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share and collaborate. Register today!
As part of the vibrant core of the MICCAI community, the MICCAI Student Board (MSB) consistently undertakes the mission to foster connections, enrich knowledge, and elevate the overall academic experience for students and early-career researchers. Through a series of curated events and webinars, MSB offers a number of invaluable resources.
Let’s explore what to look for during the upcoming MICCAI 2023 in Vancouver and beyond.
Our MSB webinar series was started to address topics of interest for students in the MICCAI community. By offering open-panel discussions on the review process or insightful talks about creating effective presentations, these events enable participants to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
RISE-MICCAI Annual Lunch and more!
Attend the RISE-MICCAI Annual Lunch event at MICCAI 2023. Attend the next RISE Journal Club or get involved as a presenter. You could also join the RISE-MICCAI Board of Directors!
WiM launches new awards at MICCAI 2023
WiM is proud to announce the launch of new awards in conjunction with MICCAI 2023. These initiatives are designed to enhance the visibility of underrepresented groups, promote diversity, and inspire the younger generation within our community.
MICCAI Society Board election coming up
Each year, three new members join the MICCAI Society Board of Directors. Nominations and elections will be starting soon. In this story, Honorary Elections Officer, Max Viergever, outlines the process and how you can get involved.
