Member updates
Fast 5 Seeks Bold Voices
Looking for a high-visibility way to share your voice at RSNA 2026? Fast 5 offers radiologists a standout opportunity to take the stage at the annual meeting and present a bold idea in a dynamic, fast-paced format. Reimagined as a Discovery Theater presentation, Fast 5 is designed to spotlight fresh perspectives, thought leadership and compelling non-clinical topics that matter to the profession.
It’s an exciting chance to speak live at RSNA, expand your professional reach and be recognized among your peers. Interested applicants should keep a close eye on RSNA’s social media channels for submission instructions, important deadlines and reminders throughout the application period.
The submission window opens Sept. 8. Fast 5 is more than a presentation. It’s a platform to showcase your ideas, elevate your professional presence and be part of the energy of the annual meeting. Don’t miss your chance to be seen, heard and remembered.
Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging
Registration is open for a dynamic new program designed to expand access to high-quality cancer imaging and strengthen patient care across the African continent.
RSNA’s Across Africa: Advancing Cancer Imaging takes place Sept. 4–5 in Cape Town. The program will bring together radiologists, trainees, industry personnel and global health leaders. It will feature interactive, practical, case-based learning focused on cancers with significant impact in Africa, including breast, lung, prostate and brain disease.
Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain structured approaches to complex cases, explore innovative workflows adaptable to diverse practice settings, and exchange solutions to shared challenges.
A second, half-day program will take place during RSNA 2026, Dec. 2, 8 a.m.–12 p.m., at McCormick Place in Chicago. Learn more and register today.
Advance Imaging AI Collaboration with RSNA ATLAS
Identifying relevant imaging AI models and datasets can be challenging, with no standard way to describe source data attributes nor a central place to research available resources. RSNA’s Annotated Library of AI Systems (ATLAS) addresses this gap by providing a searchable, interoperable catalog of models and datasets.
This free and growing resource helps researchers, developers and clinicians discover, compare and evaluate AI tools while supporting collaboration and regulatory needs. You can support this effort by submitting AI index cards, ensuring your work is visible, usable and impactful across the global imaging community. Learn more and submit your cards to ATLAS.
RSNA Knee MRI AI Challenge
The 2026 RSNA Knee MRI AI Challenge focuses on detection of knee abnormalities using MR images and corresponding radiology reports. This is the first RSNA challenge to use both images and radiology report text to train and test AI models.
The dataset includes knee MRI exams from 19 institutions worldwide, paired with corresponding multilingual radiology reports.
Using this combined approach, the challenge will explore the use of multi modal data to train and evaluate models. It aims to develop tools that can reliably identify abnormalities and support more consistent, timely care.
The challenge launches in mid-July and results will be presented during RSNA 2026. Find out how you can get involved now!
SAR Announces Gold Medalists
The Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) awarded gold medals to Cheri L. Canon, MD, David J. DiSantis, MD, and Jonathan Kruskal, MBChB, PhD.
Dr. Canon is president of the University of Alabama (UAB) Health Services Foundation and chief physician executive of UAB Health System in DiSantis Tuscaloosa. She is also president of the American Board of Radiology and serves on its board of governors.
Dr. DiSantis is an abdominal radiologist in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He received the RSNA Honored Educator Award in 2014 and the Outstanding Educator Award in 2023.
Dr. Kruskal is the Melvin E. Clouse professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School and chair of the Department of Radiology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He received the RSNA Honored Educator Award in 2012, 2016 and 2019.
Matsumoto Elected ACR President
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has named Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, as its new president.
Dr. Matsumoto is professor of radiology and former chair of the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He is the outgoing chair of the ACR board of chancellors.
Other elected leaders include vice president David B. Larson, MD, MBA, ACR board of chancellors chair Christoph Wald, MD, PhD, MBA, and ACR board of chancellors vice chair Gregory Nicola, MD.
In Memoriam: Charles A. Mistretta, PhD
A pioneering medical physicist recognized for his creativity, enthusiasm and ability to inspire colleagues, Charles “Chuck” Mistretta, PhD, died on June 9. He was 85.
Dr. Mistretta earned his doctorate degree from Harvard University in Boston and worked as a professor of medical physics, radiology and biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, eventually retiring as professor emeritus.
Dr. Mistretta is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to medical imaging, particularly the development of digital subtraction angiography, as well as later innovations in MRI.
A prolific inventor, researcher and mentor, Dr. Mistretta’s work resulted in more than 40 U.S. patents, and he mentored numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows over the course of his career.
A dedicated contributor to the RSNA annual meeting, Dr. Mistretta frequently served as a moderator and faculty member. In recognition of his significant contributions to radiologic research, he was honored with the 2010 RSNA Outstanding Researcher Award.
In Memoriam: Dieter R. Enzmann, MD
Visionary of UCLA’s Department of Radiological Sciences and former SCARD president, Dieter R. Enzmann, MD, died on June 18. He was 80.
Dr. Enzmann completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Stanford, specializing in neuroradiology.
After serving on the Stanford faculty as a professor of neuroradiology, Dr. Enzmann was named chair of the Department of Radiology at Northwestern University in Chicago, a position he held for five years. In 2000, he was recruited to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as chair of radiological sciences. Over his 25 years in the role, Dr. Enzmann expanded UCLA’s department, growing the faculty to more than 150 radiologists and scientists. He developed a network of imaging centers spanning the greater Los Angeles region and oversaw the growth of the residency program.
Under his leadership, UCLA launched the Integrated Diagnostics Program, linking imaging and pathology, and established the Center for Computer Vision and Imaging Biomarkers. He also expanded medical imaging informatics and MR research programs and developed a robust clinical trials infrastructure. In addition, he created a competitive peer-reviewed seed funding program that launched the careers of numerous junior investigators.
Dr. Enzmann was a mentor throughout his life, championing a “teach the mentor” program designed to strengthen mentorship across UCLA faculty.
Dr. Enzmann was a former president of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD). He was an RSNA annual meeting faculty member and served on the Neuroradiology/Head and Neck Subcommittee of the Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee. He also was a member of the R&E Foundation Corporate Giving subcommittee.
Amplifying Radiology on a Global Scale
RSNA’s media relations program elevates the visibility of radiology across the global media landscape by highlighting new research and key Society initiatives that demonstrate how imaging is integral to patient care.
Through timely press coverage, RSNA showcases radiology’s impact across the healthcare continuum, from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment innovation and monitoring. We amplify the work of our members and strive to increase awareness of the specialty’s contributions to medicine.
Press releases spotlight groundbreaking research presented at the annual meeting, studies published in RSNA journals, emerging technologies and innovations that are shaping the future of patient care.
Topics span a broad range of clinical and scientific advances, reflecting the depth and diversity of radiology research and the many ways imaging supports patients, physicians and health systems around the world.
These efforts help bring member research to broader audiences and elevate the profile of radiology worldwide. Learn more now.