Nashville, Tennessee. toe-tappin' and foot-stompin' august 12-14, 2005

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1 toe-tappin' and foot-stompin' august 12-14, 2005 join us for a rip-roarin good time at the 2005 North American Philips MR Users Meeting Co-sponsored by Philips Medical Systems and Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee

2 an invitation Dear Colleagues: Dear Colleagues: I d like to invite you to join us for the 2005 MR Users Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, from August 12-14, This year we are pleased to have the support of Vanderbilt University as we present two and a half days of educational lectures and how-to sessions. We ll cover new tools and techniques, highlight technology developments and present the latest clinical science updates. With a roster of well-known experts presenting, as well as the opportunity to share daily clinical experiences with your peers, I m sure you ll find this meeting to be of immediate value and relevance to your day-to-day work. Nashville is home to some of America s greatest music in fact, it s known as Music City. I hope you ll take the opportunity to join Philips Medical Systems, Vanderbilt University and your colleagues as we do some toe-tappin and foot-stompin to the blues and country beat of this wonderful city. And, that s just the MR how-to sessions! Plan to join us for evening social events as well. Looking forward to seeing you in Nashville! Vanderbilt University Medical Center welcomes you to Nashville! I am excited to partner with Philips Medical Systems to bring you the 2005 MR Users Meeting, to be held August on the Vanderbilt campus. I have great enthusiasm for this year s program. It promises to bring you best practices and practical advice you can bring back to your day-to-day work. While in Nashville, you will have the opportunity to network with your peers and then learn from some of the leaders in MR imaging, all in a relaxed, open and friendly atmosphere with stimulating content. I hope you will take the opportunity to join us as we bring you the best in MR clinical practice. Best regards, Martin P. Sandler, M.D. Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences Vanderbilt University Medical Center Best regards, Michael Brandt Vice President, MR Marketing Philips Medical Systems

3 North American Philips MR Users Meeting Sessions Day 1 August 12 Day 2 August 13 Day 3 August 14 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registration and coffee Breakfast and coffee Breakfast and coffee 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Advanced Neuro Musculoskeletal Cardiovascular MRI The Role of MR in Stroke Cartilage, Muscle and Tendon Imaging Assessment of Viability Benefits/Pitfalls of 3T Arthritis and Osteoporosis How to Session ExamCards for CMR Break 11 a.m. to noon Advanced Neuro Musculoskeletal Philips MR Roadmap Head/Neck MRA How to Session Advanced MSK Today s Capabilities: Achieva & Panorama How to Session fmri Vision for the Future Lunch End of Meeting 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Advanced Neuro Advanced Body Imaging Diffusion Tensor Pelvic Imaging How to Session Spectroscopy How to Session 1.5T vs. 3.0T Break 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. New Developments Advanced Body Imaging Experience with a 1.0T Open Optimized Body Imaging with Open MR NetForum How to Session Breast MRI 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Social Event Social Event Preliminary agenda/schedule subject to change.

4 North American Philips MR Users Meeting When, where and how... Date Friday, August 12 Sunday, August 14, 2005 Meeting venue Hotel Vanderbilt University Student Life Center th Avenue South Nashville,TN Phone: (615) Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 2100 West End Avenue Nashville,TN Telephone: (615) Fax: (615) Group rate: $155 USD/night Please contact the hotel directly to reserve your room.to receive the group rate, you will need to identify yourself as a Philips Medial Systems MR Users Meeting participant. Conference fees $300 (USD) for entire conference* Registration CALL (800) to register by telephone or FAX the attached registration form to (416) The registration deadline is Thursday, August 11, Badge pick-up Cancellation and refund policy Social events Bus transportation From 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, August 12, at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Cancellations received on or before August 1, 2005, will receive a full registration refund. No refunds will be available on or after August 2, No exceptions will be made. All social events for conference participants are sponsored by Philips Medical Systems. All attendees are cordially invited. (Additional information regarding these events will be communicated to event participants at a later date.) To and from Loews Vanderbilt for conference sessions and evening social events will be provided by Philips Medical Systems. * Charges will appear on credit card statements as a foreign charge in Canadian funds and will be converted back to USD at the daily exchange rate determined by individual credit card companies.

5 North Americian Philips MR Users Meeting Registration form Personal information Title: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss M.D. Ph.D. Special requests Allergies: Food Medical allergies Position First name Last name Preferred name for name badge Mailing address Street City, state and zip Telephone number Cell number address Facility/institution information Dietary restrictions: Diabetic Kosher Vegetarian Will you be bringing a spouse/guest? Yes No Events Thursday, August 11, evening event: I will attend My spouse/guest will attend Friday, August 12, social event: I will attend My spouse/guest will attend Saturday, August 13, social event: I will attend My spouse/guest will attend (Note: Spouses/guests are welcome to attend. If they are participating in meals and social events, additional charges will apply.) Payment information Charge to: VISA MasterCard American Express Diner s Club Name Address City, state and zip Telephone Fax Card number Expiration date Name on card Card signature Emergency contact information Name Relationship Please FAX this completed form to (416) You may also REGISTER BY TELEPHONE at (800) Registration will be confirmed only when payment is received. A confirmation letter will then be sent via . Telephone (day) Telephone (evening)

6 Printer to add indicia Philips Medical Systems N.A Bothell Everett Highway P. O. Box Bothell,Washington, USA Nashville, Tennessee Plan to attend the 2005 North American Philips MR Users Meeting in Nashville,Tennessee on August 12-14