The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research has announced the MGH Martinos Center’s Larry Wald as one of 42 researchers to receive the Academy’s 2018 Distinguished Investigator Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals for their accomplishments in the field of medical imaging. Recipients of the award have attained a level of achievement that ranks within the top 10% of all academic radiology faculty.
Each of the honorees has met the following criteria:
- Primary professional appointment in an academic Department of Radiology;
- Recipient of a MD, DO, and/or PhD degree;
- Academic rank of at least Associate Professor or its equivalent;
- Significant research contributions;
- Sustained productivity, including at least 25 peer-reviewed scientific research publications in which the awardee is the first author or senior author; and
- Demonstrated accomplishment as an independent investigator with a substantial ongoing research program, including at least 6 cumulative years of funding as the Principal Investigator of a major competitive extramural research grant.
All recipients of this award will be inducted into the Academy’s Council of Distinguished Investigators during a ceremony that will be held in November at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting.
The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research is an advocacy organization, whose mission is to advocate for support of federal investment for medical imaging research on behalf of the imaging research community. Academy membership includes of imaging societies, foundations, and academic radiology departments. The Academy’s Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research further engages patient advocacy groups and industry partners.