この会は神経系腫瘍の教育と研究を目的に米国の2つの脳神経外科学会であるAANS(American Association of Neurological Surgeons)とCNS(Congress of Neurological Surgeons)のもと組織されている分科会です。

このたび当会への入会をお勧めするお知らせが米国よりまいりました。
下記をご覧下さい。

Executive Committee Member for Joint Section on Tumors of AANS/CNS
山口 文雄（日本医科大学脳神経外科）
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October 14, 2005

Dear Japanese Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to join the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. Consider the following benefits:

Formal acknowledgement of your special interest in tumors
Enhanced credibility with tumor patients and in medico-legal activities
Semiannual newsletter
Latest news on section activities
Announcement of clinical trials
Interesting articles on advances in brain tumor management
Journal of Neuro-Oncology 50% discount (the official Journal of the Joint Section on Tumors)
A multi-disciplinary journal encompassing basic, applied, and clinical investigations in all research areas as they relate to cancer and the central nervous system
Reduced registration at The Section’s biennial Tumor Satellite Meeting (10% discount)
Up-to-date clinical and basic research on nervous system tumors presented by leaders in the field
Access to colleagues with similar interests
Neurosurgeons with interest in peripheral, primary and metastatic CNS, skull base and spinal tumors

Your membership also helps support the activities of The Section, which serves as the official voice of AANS and CNS in matters related to tumor. The Joint Section on Tumors deals with a myriad of tumor-related issues including new CPT codes, resident and fellowship education, research initiatives, and supports organized neurosurgery in areas pertinent to the scope of neurosurgical tumor practice and policy.

Active membership is available to members of the AANS and/or CNS with an interest in tumors. International applicant must submit their Curriculum Vitae, two letters of support, and application fee/membership fee. Electronic application and details on membership requirements are available at
click here（＊リンクが終了しました）

Alternatively, you can mail your application material to: Isabelle M. Germano, MD, FACS; Professor of Neurosurgery; Director-Stereotactic and Tumor Program; Mount Sinai School of Medicine; One Gustave Levy Place, Box 1136, New York, NY 10029; email: isabelle.germano@mountsinai.org ;phone: 212/241-9638; fax: 212/831-3324

The Joint Tumor Section is growing and we’d like you to be part of the momentum!

Ronald E. Warnick, MD
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumor
Section Chair

Isabelle M. Germano, MD, FACS
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumor
Membership Subcommittee Chair