RSNA Press Release
RSNA Opens Search for New Editor of ‘Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging’
OAK BROOK, Ill. (Jan. 8, 2026) – The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accepting applications for the position of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging editor.
Suhny Abbara, M.D., who has served as editor of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging since 2019, is assuming the editor-in-chief role for RSNA’s flagship journal, Radiology. Harold Litt, M.D., Ph.D., is serving as interim editor of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
Launched in 2019, Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging emphasizes new research and technical developments in imaging that drive cardiothoracic medicine and serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, providing them with the latest advances, clinical guidelines and evidence-based insights necessary for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
The peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal focuses on advances in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic medical imaging, including research on CT, MRI, artificial intelligence, congenital heart disease and pulmonary conditions, serving as a key platform for disseminating subspecialty content and innovation in the field.
The editor is responsible for:- Encouraging submissions of scientific manuscripts to the journal
- Setting high standards of scientific integrity
- Developing guidelines and mechanisms for peer review
- Ensuring timely release of accepted manuscripts for publication, and
- Cooperating with RSNA leadership to produce a high-quality, self-supporting publication with a strong impact factor.
Interested individuals are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest/vision to Career Center | Recruitment. The letter of interest should outline qualifications and highlight relevant experience leading a collaborative team and mitigating competing interests. All expressions of interest must be submitted by close of business on Feb. 5, 2026.
RSNA would like the search to be as broad and inclusive as possible. All expressions of interest are encouraged. Submit questions regarding the position to Angela Colmone at acolmone@rsna.org.
RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Ill. (RSNA.org)