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point. I am therefore very pleased to be passing the baton, to mix my metaphors, at such a time as this. I have been very privileged to see the concept of a professional scientific association grow from loose relationships between maybe half a dozen scientists spread over maybe five disciplines into a flourishing multidisciplinary association with an exciting future. That sense of privilege is enhanced by also remembering the quality and vision of the men and women who have shared in that journey. At this juncture I want to acknowledge the four pioneers with whom I shared membership of the founding executive (Ed. pictured below with Bruce, left to right): Peter Blamey, John Ingram, Michael Wagner, and John Clark. The vision of the pioneers has been superbly supported and developed by Julie Vonwiller, Jeff Pittam, Michael Scordilis, David Grayden, Roberto Togneri, Jan van Doorn, Ara (Continued on page 8)
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