Welcome


The Academy of Radiology Research is a remarkable alliance of professional societies with a shared conviction that investing in the science of biomedical imaging will yield dramatic advances in medical care. Since its inception in 1995, the Academy has contributed to many important advances, including the creation of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). The Academy has been fortunate to have had visionary leadership over the years. I'd like to particularly cite Dr. Steven Seltzer, who preceded me as president, for his outstanding work. I also must acknowledge the expertise and energy provided by the Executive Director of the Academy, Renee Cruea and her staff in the central office.

What does the future hold for us? Perhaps the only certainty is that while the opportunities to advance health care through biomedical imaging research are becoming ever more apparent, the ability to obtain funding is becoming more challenging. It is precisely this intersection that makes the Academy and its members so important.

In the coming year, we will work together to promote recognition of the need for sustainable federal research support for imaging research. We will do this through educational and advocacy initiatives on Capitol Hill and at the NIH. I invite you to share your thoughts and to participate in events that the Academy will sponsor, including a Legislative Forum for our Academic Council members, as well as a planned medical technology event on Capitol Hill. We will also host briefings and presentations in collaboration with the NIH institutes and centers that include imaging in their research portfolio. We will continue to nominate imaging researchers to NIH study sections and advisory councils and to celebrate the achievements of our many distinguished investigators. And we must continue the progress we have made in educating the public about the importance and promise of medical imaging.

I welcome your ideas and suggestions. With your help and guidance, the "voice" of imaging science will be heard in Washington and throughout the nation.


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.