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Martino is New ASRT CEO 
Sal Martino, Ed.D.,
R.T.(R), C.A.E. | The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has named Sal Martino, Ed.D., R.T.(R), C.A.E., as the society's new chief executive officer. Dr. Martino replaces Lynn May, who retired at the end of 2008. Dr. Martino has worked for ASRT since 1999, serving most recently as its chief academic officer. Since 2001, he has also served as the chief operating officer of the ASRT Education and Research Foundation. Dr. Martino chaired the advisory panel that led to creation of the radiologist assistant. Before joining ASRT, Dr. Martino worked at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York in a number of positions, including director of the radiologic technology program, chair of the allied health department and associate dean of academic affairs. Dr. Martino has served on the boards of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and New York City Society of Radiologic Technologists. Inder Recognized as Distinguished Scientist 
Terrie E. Inder, M.D., Ph.D. | Terrie E. Inder, M.D., Ph.D., an associate professor of radiology, pediatrics and neurology in the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, received a 2008 Distinguished Clinical Scientist Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. One of six to receive a $1.5 million award recognizing outstanding leadership in clinical research, Dr. Inder uses neuroimaging of premature, at-risk infants to help predict developmental outcomes, in particular the risk of severe cognitive delays, psychomotor delays, cerebral palsy or hearing or visual impairments. Wiest Named Radiology Chair 
Philip W. Wiest, M.D.
| Philip W. Wiest, M.D., is the new chair of radiology at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque. Dr. Wiest is an associate professor of diagnostic radiology at UNM. Since 1997 he has served as vice-chair for clinical affairs within the Department of Radiology. He has conducted research projects both nationally and internationally including in Kazakstan and Estonia. Wenzel Named Physician of the Year 
Wayne Wenzel, M.D.
| Wayne Wenzel, M.D., has been named the 2008 Physician of the Year at Vail Valley Medical Center in Colorado. The recipient is chosen by hospital administrators and physicians. Dr. Wenzel serves on the hospital's board of directors and cancer committee, among other boards. "In his 19 years here, he has been a valued educator and mentor and exemplifies the highest level of care and leadership. Dr. Wenzel is a doctor's doctor," said Chip Woodland, M.D., the hospital's chief medical officer. ESNR Names New Officers Marco M. Leonardi, M.D., a neuroradiologist with the Hospital Bellaria in Bologna, Italy, is the new president of the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR). The other new officers are: • Paul Parizel, M.D., Ph.D., Vice-president • Guido Wilms, M.D., Secretary general • Johan Van Goethem, M.D., Ph.D., Treasurer  Send news about yourself, a colleague or your department to rsnanews@rsna.org, 1-630-571-7837 fax, or RSNA News, 820 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523. Please include your full name and telephone number. You may also include a non-returnable color photo, 3x5 or larger, or electronic photo in high-resolution (300 dpi or higher) TIFF or JPEG format (not embedded in a document). RSNA News maintains the right to accept information for print based on membership status, newsworthiness and available print space.
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IN MEMORIAM 
Hillier L. Baker Jr., M.D. | Two Mayo Clinic Visionaries 1980 RSNA President Hillier L. "Bud" Baker Jr., M.D., died Dec. 22, 2008, at the age of 84. Dr. Baker spent his entire clinical career at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., serving as director of neuroradiology and chair of the Department of Radiology. Already nationally recognized in neuroradiology practice, Dr. Baker became internationally known when he traveled to England in 1973 to acquire for Mayo the world's first non-prototype waterbag head CT scanner. Dr. Baker, as secretary of the RSNA Board, oversaw moving the annual meeting from the Palmer House to McCormick Place. He received the RSNA Gold Medal in 1982, served as president of the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) in 1974 and received the ASNR gold medal in 2000. Colin B. Holman, M.D., a critical force in the development of neuroradiology at the Mayo Clinic and at large, died Nov. 13, 2008, at the age of 91. 
Colin B. Holman, M.D. | After serving in World War II, Dr. Holman began his 35-year career as a consultant in diagnostic radiology at Mayo. Dr. Holman oversaw upgrading of equipment and introduced fractional pneumoencephalography. Dr. Holman also collaborated with Dr. Baker in the development of head CT at Mayo. Dr. Holman was a founding member of the American Society of Neuroradiology and served as its president in 1968. He also served as president of the American Roentgen Ray Society in 1974. |
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