congenital echocardiographywas presented to Jack Rychik. His accom-plishments includemore than 170 publications, and serving the ASE aschair of the pediatric council and as amember of theBoard ofDirectors.In his address, Jack thanked his family and mentors, hypothesized howfetal blood flow patterns may impact neurocognitive outcomes,shared Rychik’s 5 rules, and gave us a peek at his dog Lucky’s echo.The year’s Fireside Chat featured Jeffrey Smallhorn, a past Founder’sAward recipient, who recounted the early days of echocardiographyand gave valuable advice about research, a balanced life, and LandRover engines.

Planning is already underway for next year’s pediatric track at theASE Scientific Sessions, which will be held June 21–24, 2014, at theOregon Convention Center, Portland, OR. There will be a broadrange of topics to meet the educational goals of physicians andsonographers, and to impact your practice. A diverse national andinternational expert faculty will again be recruited. This will also bea terrific opportunity to showcase your best science and interactwith other researchers. The venue is spectacular, with unforgettableoutdoor activities, exceptional restaurants, and exciting nightlife. Welook forward to meeting you there!

24th Annual Scientific Sessions Highlights, June 29–July 2

Outgoing ASE President Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE, at-tended the ASE Foundation Gala with her husband Jay Ryu.

James B. Seward, MD, FASE, who attended the ASE Founda-tion Gala with his wife Judith, received the ASE 2013 PhysicianLifetime Achievement Award.

Jack Rychik, MD, with his wife Susan at the ASE FoundationGala. Dr. Rychik is the 2013 recipient of the Council on Pediatricand Congenital Heart Disease Founder’s Award.

Jack S. Shanewise, MD, FASE, received the 2013 OutstandingAchievement in Perioperative Echocardiography Award. He at-tended the ASE Foundation Gala with his wife Phillis.

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The 2013 ASE Meritorious Service Award was given to Linda D.Gillam, MD, MPH, FASE, for her distinguished record of serviceto the Society. She attended the ASE Foundation Gala with JackBuckman.

Alan D. Waggoner, MHS, RDCS, was named ASE’s 2nd Sonog-rapher Lifetime Achievement recipient. His fianc�ee Maria Sze-mik was with him to witness this honor.

The ASE Foundation Gala, held at Windows on Minnesota, wasa joyous event with spectacular views.

ASE Scientific Sessions main gathering area at the MinneapolisConvention Center.

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ASE 2013-2014 Board of Directors and leadership.

ASE Foundation Fun Run for Echo 5K/1 Mile Walk, co-spon-sored by SIEMENS, IAC, and ARDMS.

The 2013 Scientific Sessions Poster Session.

Julio E. Perez, MD, FASE, was the 2013 recipient of the RichardPopp Excellence in Teaching Award. Outgoing ASE PresidentPatricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE, presented him with his honor.

Partho P. Sengupta, MBBS, MD, DM, FASE gave the 14th An-nual Feigenbaum Lecture, speaking on intelligent platforms fordisease assessment. He wowed attendees with his use of holo-grams, including a life-sized image of his mentor, James B.Seward, MD, FASE.

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ASE Founder and first President of ASE, Harvey Feigenbaum,MD, FASE, congratulates Partho P. Sengupta, MBBS, MD,DM, FASE.

2013 Arthur E. Weyman Young Investigator’s Award Competi-tion judges and finalists (left to right): Patrizio Lancellotti, MD,PhD; Jeanne M. DeCara, MD, FASE; Jonathan R. Lindner,MD, FASE; Shahryar M. Chowdhury, MD; Kenya Kusunose,MD, PhD; Alamelu Ramamurthi, MD; Sacha Bhatia, MD, MBA;Rebecca T. Hahn, MD, FASE; and Patricia A. Pellikka, MD,FASE.

Incoming ASE President Benjamin F. Byrd III, MD, FASE withSonographer Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Alan D.Waggoner, MPH, RDCS and Edler Lecturer James D. Thomas,MD, FASE.

2013 Recipients of the Alan D. Waggoner Scholarship (left toright): Tehila Wiener, Dhin Soriano, Renita Adams, Ian Crandall,Alyson Cooke, Ashley Robertson, Christine Dauber, WendyYang, Stacy Hedges, and outgoing ASE President Patricia A.Pellikka, MD, FASE.

Outgoing ASE President Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE, isthanked for her service by incoming ASE President BenjaminF. Byrd III, MD, FASE.

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James D. Thomas, MD, FASE, ASE’s 2013 Edler Lecturer, andhis wife Yngvil, relax at the ASE Foundation Gala.

Miguel Qui~nones, MD, enjoys his award for being the top donorto the ASE Foundation’s 2012 Annual Appeal. The top donor andleading ASEF Task Force members were recognized at a recep-tion.

Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE, recognizes Peg Knoll, RDCS,FASE, as a leading donation solicitor for the ASE Foundation’sTaskforce for the 2012 Annual Appeal.

Welcome reception at the 2013 Scientific Sessions on the lawnoutside the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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Echocardiography leaders from around the world gathered forthe International Leadership Roundtable, which was held duringthe meeting.

Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE, outgoing ASE President, andJudy Hung, MD, FASE, ASE 2013 Program Chair receive acco-lades for the 24th Scientific Sessions. They worked with anamazing group of fellow ASE members to produce the confer-ence in Minneapolis: Sherif Nagueh, MD, FASE (past programchair); Benjamin F. Byrd III, MD, FASE (ASE-President Elect);Jonathan Lindner, MD, FASE (Abstract Chair); Rebecca Hahn,MD, FASE (Abstract Co-Chair); Scott Reeves, MD, FASE (Perio-perative Chair); Luc Mertens, MD, PhD, FASE (Pediatric Chair);Jennifer Neary, RDCS, FASE (Sonographer Chair); Naomi Ham-burg, MD, FASE (Vascular Chair); Eileen Nemec, RDCS, FASE(Minneapolis Liaison); Jens-Uwe Voigt, MD (EACVI Representa-tive); Charles Bruce, MB, ChB, FASE (Presidential Liaison); Ke-vin Harris, MD, FASE (Member-at-Large); Jamshid Shirani, MD(Member-at-Large); Richard Grimm, DO, FASE (Member-at-Large); Susan Wiegers, MD, FASE (Member-at-Large); and Mu-hamed Saric, MD, PhD, FASE (Member-at-Large).

During his fascinating incoming president’s address, BenjaminF. Byrd III, MD, FASE, honored his physician father and mentor.

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