News Announcements

Aaron Bertrand (Randy) Brill, M.D., Ph.D., has received the title of Research Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Emeritus. He was among 25 retiring faculty receiving emeritus or emerita faculty titles for their contributions during the 2019 Vanderbilt Commencement ceremony. 

Edward (Ted) Fischer, Ph.D., Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Anthropology, has been appointed secondary faculty in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. He also serves as Professor of Medicine, Health and Society, Professor of Management and Director for the Center for Latin American Studies. 

Marta Hernanz-Schulman, M.D., Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and Pediatrics, has received the 2019 Gold Medal from the Society for Pediatric Radiology (SPR) for her career-long contributions to the care of children through pediatric imaging services. The award is the society’s most distinguished honor and is given annually based on contributions to the SPR and to the welfare of pediatric patients.

Radiology Professor and Chair Reed Omary, M.D., M.S., was named co-recipient of the Geoffrey David Chazen Award by the Vanderbilt Academy for Excellence in Education this week. He shares the award with colleague Matthew Walker, III, Ph.D., Associate Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, for their contributions to the design and implementation of innovation in medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.