The second interim meeting: Iguassu Falls, Brazil 2008  

The interim meeting of 2008 was organized by Dr Evandro de Oliveria at Rafain Palace Hotel and convention center in Iguassu Falls in Brazil on September 18th, 2008. Twenty-three members have participated at the meeting. Thirty-nine presentations were made. At the business meeting Dr Al-Mefty acknowledged the members that the Third Biennial Meeting will be in Boston-USA and gave a brief summary of the meeting plans. The Secretary/Treasurer Dr Rutka updated the members on the membership status and the financial status of the Academy. The nominees for the next Academy Award were set and presented for evaluation. The next interim meeting was planned to take part in Bali Indonesia hosted by Dr Eka Wahjoepramono.