Member updates
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.
Voting Now Open for Art of Imaging
Showcase the creative side of radiology through The Art of Imaging. View and vote for original artwork that transforms medical images, highlights radiology’s subspecialties or explores the role of AI in radiology.
Entries are in one of two categories: Radiology Art, featuring medical images transformed into works of art or pieces inspired by radiology, and Artificial Intelligence Art, featuring medical imaging artwork created with AI or artwork representing AI’s role in radiology.
Voting is now open and continues through Sept. 17. Top selections will be recognized online, and printed copies will be displayed in the Learning Center during RSNA 2026.
Learn more about The Art of Imaging contest and cast your vote. Follow along on social media using the #RSNA26.
Showcase Your Sustainability Efforts
The environmental impact of medical imaging is an increasingly important issue with significant implications for global health. As radiology departments look for ways to support sustainable, cost-conscious care, the RSNA Environmental Sustainability Committee is launching its new Imaging Sustainability Challenge. The competition was created to advance the adoption and sharing of sustainable practices across radiology.
This inaugural event invites radiology departments, divisions and multidisciplinary teams to submit real-world examples of sustainability initiatives, whether newly implemented or well established. This year’s theme, Aligning Care, Cost and Sustainability, will showcase projects demonstrating how sustainability can support patient care while improving operational efficiency and responsible resource stewardship.
Individuals and teams are encouraged to submit initiatives that summarize their approach, rationale and impact or anticipated impact. Selected efforts may be highlighted through RSNA channels to help elevate practical, scalable solutions and encourage shared learning across the radiology community.
The challenge runs through Sept. 30. Join the challenge today!
2027 Medical Student Task Force
Applications are open for RSNA’s Medical Student Task Force (MSTF), a group of medical students from around the world who are passionate about radiology and committed to expanding student engagement in the specialty.
MSTF members help promote radiology education, mentorship, volunteerism and research while contributing to projects such as the Med Student Pulse newsletter and RSNA annual meeting programming. The task force has helped drive meaningful engagement among medical students, including growth in RSNA medical student membership and annual meeting participation.
Applicants must be RSNA members and enrolled in medical school for the full calendar year. Learn more and apply by Sept. 30. Questions? Contact Robyn Bendle at rbendle@rsna.org.
Join the Knee MRI AI Challenge
Submissions are being accepted for the 2026 RSNA Knee Abnormality Detection AI Challenge, focused on the detection of knee abnormalities using MR images. This is the first RSNA challenge to use both images and radiology report text to train 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 multimodal data to train models. It aims to develop tools that can reliably identify and classify abnormalities and support more consistent, timely care.
The competition closes Oct. 22. Learn more and submit your models now.
What’s Ahead for Imaging Interoperability
Two upcoming Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) initiatives will highlight ongoing efforts to advance imaging interoperability, including the next cycle of IHE Radiology profile development and IHE North American Connectathon Week.
IHE, a collaborative initiative of healthcare professionals and industry, focuses on improving how healthcare IT systems share information. In radiology, interoperability helps imaging systems, reports, electronic health records and emerging AI tools exchange and use data more efficiently to support patient care.
IHE Radiology is currently moving through its 2026–2027 profile development cycle, with final proposal selection expected in September. Radiologists are encouraged to follow the process and consider getting involved in future development cycles, public comment periods and committee work. Participation offers opportunities to expand informatics expertise, collaborate with leaders across imaging and health IT, and help shape the standards and technologies that guide the future of medical imaging.
The IHE North American Connectathon Week will take place Oct. 12–16 in Arlington, VA, and will bring together health IT developers, clinicians and interoperability experts to test, validate and advance real-world data exchange solutions. The week will include Connectathon testing as well as Plugathons, Projectathons, IHE Experience Days and additional networking and collaboration opportunities.
Radiology and imaging-focused activities are expected to include an Image Share Plugathon track and an AI track, highlighting emerging interoperability priorities across imaging. From developing profiles to validating real-world implementations, IHE initiatives help shape the future of imaging informatics.
Solomon Named Chair
Stephen Solomon, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Interventional Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and UHealth–University of Miami Health System.
Dr. Solomon joins the institution from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where he served as chief of interventional radiology and the Enid A. Haupt Endowed Chair in Clinical Investigation. He was also a professor of radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.
R&E Foundation Fuels Research
Grant applications open in October, making now the ideal time to begin preparing a proposal for R&E Foundation funding. As a cornerstone of RSNA’s commitment to advancing radiology, the Foundation has invested in the future of the specialty for more than 40 years through support for innovative research and education, developing the next generation of investigators and advancing discoveries that improve patient care.
This year, the Foundation awarded over $4.5 million in funding to grantees, supporting projects that advance medical imaging, strengthen radiology education and help shape the future of the specialty. Whether you’re an early-career investigator, educator or established researcher, a Foundation grant provides funding, mentorship and recognition to help move your work forward.
Many recipients have gone on to secure additional research funding and become leaders in academic radiology, demonstrating the Foundation’s lasting impact on the field.