The R&E Foundation supports investigators who will place radiology at the center of medical research, leading collaborative efforts across specialties.
“The RSNA R&E Foundation remains zealously committed to the development and support of radiologists and their pursuit of careers in imaging research and education,” said Burton P. Drayer, R&E Foundation chair. “The 2015 recipients represent the future of radiology, and their inspiring research and education initiatives will continue to move the specialty forward and drive medical research.”
Hailing from 47 different institutions across North America, with one international recipient from India, the 2015 recipients will engage in research on a wide range of projects, including the use of dual energy cardiac CT for improved identification and quantification of myocardial scarring in patients with cardiac disease and the exploration of the effectiveness of MRI thermography-guided laser ablation for treating head and neck tumors in patients who are not candidates for radiation or open surgery.
Since 1984, the Foundation has awarded more than $47 million to over 1,200 investigators and educators. The Foundation maintains a funding rate of 25 percent.
Grants provided by the R&E Foundation serve as seed grants to launch careers and provide a pathway to subsequent funding. Every dollar awarded by the Foundation results in more than $40 of additional funding received as principal or co-investigator by sources including the National Institutes of Health, corporations, and private foundations.
For more information, visit R&E Foundation.
