Co-Chairs:

Christopher M. Collins, Ph.D.
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

Michael Steckner, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Canon Medical Research USA, Inc., Beachwood, OH, USA

Committee Members

Screening and Masking Policies for MR Safety Workshop at NYU Langone Health

I’m sincerely looking forward to having you at our MR Safety Workshop Oct 21-23. The workshop is taking place on the campus of the New York University’s Langone Medical Center, including some areas with patient access. As of now, entering the area includes some light screening and there are expectations for wearing masks consistent with other medical centers in New York City at this time.

For guests joining us from within the US: Please bring either proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test result (test taken within 48 hours before start of the meeting) when entering the building.

For guests joining us from outside the US: Please bring both proof of COVID vaccination and a negative COVID test result (test taken after arriving in the US and within 48 hours before start of the meeting) when entering the building.

A photograph of a COVID vaccination card with your name visible is acceptable as proof of vaccination, and for our workshop we have received permission for use of either Antigen or PCR tests for our attendees. Antigen tests are available for free at many New York City Libraries and Recreation Facilities and are available for purchase at pharmacies throughout the city. You can also bring one with you during your travel to take after your arrival.

Please also consider arriving early enough at the venue (550 First Ave) before the start of the meeting each day to allow time for the screening process. While it should not take much time for any one person, there are a lot of us and a limited number of staff performing the screening.

A mask covering the nose and mouth is expected to be worn whenever you are not eating or drinking and whenever social distancing is not possible. While food and drink is not allowed in the auditorium, there will be food and drink available before the first session each morning and at all breaks, lunches, and poster sessions. There are also two outdoor courtyards adjacent the meeting space.

Aside from these policies, please also plan to join the dinner cruise on the evening of Saturday, October 22. It should feature impressive views of both New York City and the Statue of Liberty.

Many thanks for your consideration and helping to make this all go as smoothly as possible so we can have a great meeting.

Sincerely,

Christopher M. Collins