Announcements of major meetings and other significant activities must be received at least 8 weeks before the desired month of publication. Information will be limited to title of meeting, date, place, and an address to obtain further information. Send announcements to Ryan Walther, Managing Editor, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 900 Cummings Center, Suite 221-U, Beverly, MA 01915 (E-mail: [email protected]).