Introduction

Introduction to the Winter Edition

Welcome to the Winter Edition of the Gamma Gazette. The world has certainly changed quite a lot since the last edition was released. Looking back over the previous editions, there in no mention of coronavirus or COVID-19, which probably seems strange to us all in these pandemic times.

One of the biggest impacts of the virus, and its ensuing lockdowns has been the cancellation of the Annual Scientific meeting as an in-person event. The conveners have worked extremely hard to modify the content and speakers planned to an online event; a feat which they should be congratulated for. I hope as many of our members as possible are able to take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear world class speakers from the comfort of their own home. Indeed, the series of webinars may even allow more of our community to partake in these lectures and presentations.

COVID-19 has impacted all of lives in so many different ways, from home schooling to social distancing and Zoom meetings.

As I write this, we will surely experience new and different challenges to overcome in the coming months. We as a community have shown great strength at coping with adversity with the tracer shortages over the last few years, so I am sure we will rise to whatever challenges we are presented with admirably.

Kim Jasper - MANZSNM Branch Chair, Victoria/Tasmania

50 th Annual Scientific Meeting

of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine FOLLOW @anzsnmasm2020 VIRTUAL EDITION

MAY-SEPT 2020

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