Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR)

Radiology began in November 1895 with Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of the X-ray. The historic medical advances of the past century are in many ways the story of radiology. The X-ray is the basis for plain films, fluoroscopy, mammography, angiography, and CT. US/MR imaging; Moreover, the X-ray is closely linked to diagnostic improvements which have greatly contributed to the evolution of modern medicine.

Worldwide, there are five regional radiological societies, including the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology (AOSR), the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA), and the European Society of Radiology (ESR). AOSR is a regional federation of 26 affiliated national radiological societies.

AOSR will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021. The executive council nominated me to edit this book commemorating the history of AOSR. For the book, I selected 20 contributors who have been active in AOSR and served in various roles.

Objectives:
a) To stimulate basic and clinical research to advance the development of radiology.
b) To improve the quality and technique of radiological procedures and to improve members' skills in this respect.
c) To stimulate interest in and to provide guidelines for the practice, teaching and post-graduate training in radiology.
d) To facilitate the exchange of scientific information.
e) In furtherance of the above mentioned objectives, the Society may organize congresses, courses, lectures and co-operate with other scientific organizations