About the Academy

Our MissionThe mission of the Academy of Radiology Research is to raise the profile of imaging research through education and advocacy. The Academy works to increase resources and opportunities for imaging research, and to promote the translation of that research to enhance human health.
Our GoalsSpecific aims include increasing government and private support for imaging research; advocating for the National Institutes of Health; advising the federal government on imaging research priorities; enhancing research opportunities for radiology investigators; supporting and integrating federal and university research programs; and emphasizing the importance and high value of imaging research.

Organization

The Academy of Radiology Research is an alliance of 26 professional imaging societies. Established in 1995, the Academy was the catalyst for creating the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), for supporting its growth and development, for accelerating investment in vital imaging research areas by other NIH institutes, and for building support for radiology and imaging in Congress and the Executive Branch. The Academy is the umbrella organization to the Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research (CIBR) and the Academic Council (ARRAC).

CIBR is a permanent partnership of academic research departments, scientific societies, patient advocacy organizations, and imaging equipment manufacturers leading the education and advocacy efforts for imaging research. CIBR facilitates consistent open dialogue among all stakeholders, and advocates with a truly diverse voice representative of the entire imaging community.

ARRAC builds awareness of improvements in patient care made possible by the cutting edge imaging research being performed at the nation’s premiere academic radiology departments.

Combined, the Academy, CIBR, and the Academic Council represent the interests of each of the imaging stakeholders engaged in and supportive of research and discovery.

 
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The Academy of Radiology Research is an alliance of 26 professional imaging societies. Established in 1995, the Academy was the catalyst for creating the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), for supporting its growth and development, for accelerating investment in vital imaging research areas by other NIH institutes, and for building support for radiology and imaging in Congress and the Executive Branch. The Academy also compiles data on imaging research, such as NIH rankings of grants to Radiology departments.