Mike Aratow's X3D presentation to the Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14 conference is available for download as a PDF. MMVR (held Jan 24-27, 2006) is the premier forum for computer scientists and physicians who develop, refine and promote advanced, data-centered tools for medical/surgical simulation and information-guided diagnosis/therapy along with supporting technologies: imaging, modeling, haptics, visualization, robotics and informatics. In related news, Nigel John, the co-chair of Medical Working Group, was presented the Satava award for demonstrating unique vision and commitment to improve medicine through advanced technology.