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ESMRN is a scientific, non-profit society founded in 1990 and based in Strasbourg.
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Aims of the society:
Define the role of Magnetic Resonance and other imaging modalities in Neuropediatrics and related pediatric neurosciences
Encourage further development of these techniques
Facilitate the exchange of information among researchers of different disciplines involved in pediatric neurosciences in Europe and non-European countries
Hold a biennial scientific meeting, organized by the actual president, in cooperation with the board members
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Membership of ESMRN is open to any interested person involved in neuropediatrics, pediatric neuroimaging and brain mapping, and in developmental brain research (human and animal) with special emphasis on structural and functional imaging techniques. It is free of charge.
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ESMRN business meeting:
the current president invites all board members to a business meeting held during the biennial scientific meeting
the president presents possible candidates for the new biennial presidency and proposes a site for the upcoming ESMRN meeting
the board members elect the new president with the mandate to organize the next biennial scientific meeting
the board members make decisions concerning amendments to or changes of the statutes of ESMRN or dissolution of the society by 2/3 of the present members
the board members elect new members
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The council of the society shall consist of:
President, term 2 years
Vice-president (past president), term 2 years
Secretary
6 board members
members at large
The board members support the president in organizing the scientific program of the biennial ESMRN meeting
The biennial meeting is announced by the president based on the decision of the council.