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Submit Your Models for Brain Aneurysm AI Challenge
Model submissions are being accepted for the Intracranial Aneurysm AI Detection Challenge. Competitors are invited to develop models to detect and identify the location of cerebral saccular aneurysms using CT and MR imaging.
Imaging data for this challenge has been sourced from 18 sites on five continents. Over 60 volunteer annotators from RSNA, the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS) and the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR) provided expert annotations.
Top performers will be recognized at an event held in the AI Showcase Theater during RSNA 2025. Learn more and submit your models now.
RSNA 2025 Awards and Recipients
RSNA is pleased to recognize the honorees receiving the RSNA Gold Medal, Honorary Member, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Community Impact Awards.
See who earned these honors and join us in celebrating them at RSNA 2025.
RSNA 2025 Plenary Sessions: A First Look
With November drawing nearer, the RSNA 2025 plenary session lineup is coming together. Our distinguished speakers will present the most impactful and up-to-date topics in medical imaging, offering a closer look at the future of precision medicine and inclusivity in radiology.
Sunday, Nov. 30, 4 p.m. CT
President’s Address and Opening Session
Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD
Imaging the Individual
Geoffrey Ginsburg, MD, PhD
Opening Plenary Session
The All of Us Research Program: Advancing Precision Medicine for the Nation
Monday, Dec. 1, 11 – 11:45 a.m. CT
Plenary Lecture
Tait Shanafelt, MD
System Interventions to Foster Clinician Well-Being
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
Plenary Lecture
Zeynep Tufekci
Everyone is Having the Wrong Nightmares: AI’s True Threats
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Plenary Lecture
Alexander Drzezga, MD
Remembering Tomorrow: A Bright Future in Imaging and Treating Neurodegeneration
Chest AI Certificate Now Available
Enhance your knowledge and skills in medical imaging AI with the newest release from the RSNA Imaging AI Certificate Program—the Chest Certificate.
Developed by pioneers of AI in radiology, this targeted course will boost your understanding of how AI is rapidly transforming the chest imaging landscape by optimizing workflow integration and automation. Learn more and enroll now.
Reimagining AI in Barcelona
Join global leaders in radiology and AI for Radiology Reimagined: Advancing Clinical Practice Through AI Innovation. This two-day RSNA Spotlight Course hosted in Barcelona, Spain, will explore the real-world application of AI tools across diverse practice settings.
Learn how to critically assess, implement and lead AI initiatives in your clinical workflows. Also, connect with global AI faculty and thought leaders while enjoying the incredible architecture, lively culture and world class cuisine of Northeastern Spain.
The course takes place October 16-17. Learn more and register.
Become a Peer Reviewer for an RSNA Journal
Contribute your expertise by becoming a peer reviewer for one of RSNA’s prestigious journals. Play a vital role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and clinical relevance of manuscript submissions. Peer reviewers also have the opportunity to earn CME credit. Explore peer review opportunities.
Contessa Named Chair
Joseph Contessa, MD, PhD, has been named chair of radiation oncology for Rutgers Cancer Institute and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, both in New Brunswick, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He will also serve as associate director for translational research at Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Dr. Contessa is a radiation oncologist who previously served as professor of therapeutic radiology and co-leader of the Yale Cancer Center Radiobiology and Genome Integrity Research Program, in New Haven, CT, where he also served as vice chair for basic science research in therapeutic radiology.
Whitlow Appointed Chair
Christopher Whitlow, MD, PhD, MHA, has been appointed chair of the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and assistant dean for translational research at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. He will also serve as chief of radiology at Yale New Haven Hospital and radiologist-in-chief across the Yale New Haven Health System, effective Oct. 20.
Currently, Dr. Whitlow serves as the Isador Meschan Distinguished Professor of Radiology and enterprise chair of radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was president of the American Society of Functional Neuroradiology from 2023 to 2024.
Montner Named Chair
Steven Montner, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Chicago (UChicago), following his service as interim chair.
Dr. Montner previously served as executive vice chair of clinical operations in the department. He joined the UChicago faculty in 1988 and has specialized in pulmonary imaging.
In Memoriam: Leonard Berlin, MD
An extraordinary scholar and mentor, Leonard Berlin, MD, died on Sept. 3 in Norridge, IL. He was 90.
Dr. Berlin was professor emeritus of radiology at Rush Medical College and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, both in Chicago.
Over the course of more than 55 years practicing radiology, Dr. Berlin emerged as a prominent authority on the intersection of medicine and malpractice. He authored nearly 450 articles, many of which explored cases and trends in medical malpractice lawsuits.
A past president of the Chicago Radiological Society, Dr. Berlin demonstrated a strong commitment to organized radiology. His involvement with RSNA included service as chair, co-chair or member of several committees. He was a dedicated supporter of the R&E Foundation.
Over the years, Dr. Berlin frequently served as a moderator or faculty member at RSNA annual meetings, where he was especially known for hosting memorable mock trial sessions. At RSNA 2012, he delivered a 22-minute poem about disclosing medical errors to patients.
In Memoriam: Eugene C. Klatte, MD
Greatly admired RSNA Gold Medal honoree Eugene Carl Klatte, MD, died on June 19 in Sun City, AZ. He was 97.
Dr. Klatte earned his medical degree from the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine in Indianapolis in 1952. He completed an internship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1953, followed by a radiology residency at the University of California in 1957.
A pioneer of cineangiography and leader in diagnostic imaging modalities, Dr. Klatte held numerous academic and leadership positions. He served as chair of radiology at several institutions, including the IU School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Klatte was a highly respected and valued educator who trained more than 300 radiologist residents over the course of his career.
Dr. Klatte served as president of the Society of Chairmen of Academic Radiology Departments (now Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments) and was chancellor of the American College of Radiology.
The recipient of many honors throughout his lifetime, Dr. Klatte received the RSNA Gold Medal in 1998.
RSNA R&E Foundation Funds the Future of Radiology
Take advantage of the opportunity to secure funding for your research with an RSNA R&E Foundation grant. Applications open in October.
For over 40 years, RSNA members have received critical funding, guidance and support in the advancement of innovative radiology research and education worldwide. In 2024 alone, the Foundation funded a record $5.26 million to grantees, empowering groundbreaking projects that improve patient care and shape the future of medical imaging.
These grants not only drive forward cutting-edge research, but they also help to cultivate the next generation of radiology leaders. Whether you’re an early-career investigator or an established researcher, RSNA grants can provide you with essential funding to elevate your work.
Don't miss this chance to access the resources you need to move your ideas forward. Explore donation options now.