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About the Academy2025-06-12T10:31:35-04:00

The Academy – Advancing Innovation in Imaging Science

Mission Statement

The Academy is a non-profit organization committed to advancing research in medical imaging by advocating for consistent federal investment for medical imaging research. By engaging a community of imaging scientists and researchers, technology experts and patient advocates, we facilitate shared learning and collaboration on current and future research initiatives. Second, we are committed to the development of programming designed and implemented to ensure investigators are prepared and successful throughout all stages of their career, ensuring that our community is competitive for federal research funds. Third, we educate policymakers about the impact and value of medical imaging and image-guided therapies to ensure consistent and continuing support by elected officials across the Legislative and Executive branches of government.

Guided by the above, our collective vision for the organization is: The Academy will enhance health care and impact lives through sustained education and advocacy in support of consistent federal investment in radiology and imaging research.

Academy – The Voice for Imaging Research

Frequently Asked Questions About the Academy

Who are the Academy’s members?

  • The Academy is comprised of major imaging societies and leading academic radiology research departments. The Academy also leads the Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research (CIBR) Industry Council, whose membership consists of Academy member departments, imaging societies, patient advocacy groups, and other industry members who collectively advocate for strong and consistent federal investment in imaging research. The Academy brings together all voices on behalf of medical imaging research advocacy. You can view the Academy’s complete list of supporting members here.

When was the Academy founded?

  • It was founded in 1995 to promote the establishment of an institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to medical imaging research. This ultimately led to the formation of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at the NIH in 2000.

Who is the Academy’s president?

  • The current president for 2024-2026 is Dr. Pamela Woodard, Chair of the Department of Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis.

What is ARRAC?

  • The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research Academic Council (ARRAC) is composed of top academic radiology departments in the U.S. The Academic Council builds awareness of improvements in patient care made possible by the cutting edge imaging research being performed at the nation’s premier institutions. It has two divisions: the Council of Distinguished Investigators (DI) and the Council of Early Investigators in Imaging (CECI²).

Are you a political action committee (PAC)?

  • No, we do not donate to Congress, political campaigns, or any government officials.

Do you raise money directly for the NIH?

  • No, we advocate for a sustainable medical imaging research budget for the NIH and other relevant federal agencies. We do not directly fundraise on behalf of them or their research.

Are you funded by the Federal Government?

  • No, we receive dues from our members. We are not a federal subsidiary nor are we funded by any federal dollars.

What is your relationship to the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)?

  • We are a separate organization, but both are members of the Academy.

Where are you located?

  • The Academy is at 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601, Washington, DC 20036.
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