Japanese Society of Thoracic Radiology

Development and history of Japanese Society of Thoracic Radiology

The Japanese Society of Thoracic Radiology (JSTR) was established in 1987 with the objective of advancing education and research in the field of thoracic radiology, which encompasses both diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology (IVR). In the autumn of the same year, the first annual meeting was held in Okayama during the Autumn Assembly of the Japan Radiological Society (JRS).

Since the first meeting, the JSTR Annual Meeting has been held in conjunction with the JRS Autumn Meeting. The event comprises over 50 case presentations on radiology-pathology correlations and lectures delivered by invited speakers. These meetings have had a considerable impact on the advancement of chest radiology, facilitating a deeper understanding of thoracic disease imaging through discussions on radiologic-pathologic correlations and clinical pathological contexts.

The Society currently has over 400 members, 9 honorary members, and approximately 20 directors, and is making a substantial contribution to the development of thoracic radiology in Japan and globally.

Mission of the Japanese Society of Thoracic Radiology

The main activities of the Japanese Society of Thoracic Radiology (JSTR) are its Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the Autumn Assembly of the Japan Radiological Society (JRS), and the " Ikezoe Memorial Chest Diagnostic Seminar," held on the first Saturday of August each year. In addition, the JSTR maintains and strengthens international relationships with organizations such as the Asian Society of Thoracic Radiology (ASTR), the European Society of Thoracic Imaging (ESTI), the Fleischner Society, the Korean Society of Thoracic Radiology, the Society of Thoracic Radiology (North America), and other international societies and organizations. In particular, the JSTR has a strong partnership with the Korean Society of Thoracic Radiology, alternating joint meetings between the two countries on an alternating basis. Furthermore, many JSTR members actively participate in and contribute to scientific and educational presentations and lectures at ACTI (Asian Conference on Thoracic Imaging) and WCTI (World Congress of Thoracic Imaging), playing a significant role in their organization and operation.

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