2023 Awardees

ARRS Scholarship

Ian Mark, MD

Mayo Clinic

Ian Mark, MD, is an assistant professor of Radiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Mayo Clinic, where he was chief resident. He subsequently completed a neuroradiology fellowship at UCSF, where he was chief fellow. Since returning to Mayo Clinic as faculty, Dr. Mark joined the spine intervention practice, where he performs various types of myelography for the diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. He is passionate about developing innovative diagnostic tools and focuses on the underlying pathophysiology of CSF leaks. Dr. Mark has previously participated in the ARRS sponsored Introduction to Academic Radiology Program and Clinician Educator Development Program. His research has received external support by means of the American Society of Neuroradiology Scholar Award, the American Society of Spine Radiology Research Grant, and the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology William N. Hanafee Grant.

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ARRS Scholarship

Evan Calabrese, MD, PhD

Duke University Medical Center

Evan Calabrese, MD, PhD, works in the departments of radiology and biomedical engineering at the Duke Center for Artificial Intelligence in Radiology (DAIR) at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. As a physician scientist focused on neuroimaging, his ongoing career goal is to combine clinical excellence in neuroradiology with cutting-edge research. Dr. Calabrese’s primary research interest lies in the use of innovative automated image processing techniques, including artificial intelligence, to help extract clinically useful information from multimodal neuroimaging data with a focus on applications in neuro-oncology. As clinical imaging protocols continue to grow with the addition of high-field, high-resolution, and advanced imaging techniques, he believes that there will be an increasing need for computational neuroimaging support tools to ensure that patients and clinicians receive the maximum benefit from neuroimaging studies. His ongoing research focuses on development, validation, and implementation of these neuroimaging support tools for improving care of patients with tumors of the central nervous system.

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Melvin M. Figley Fellowship in Radiology Journalism

Francis Baffour, MD

Mayo Clinic

Francis Baffour practices as a diagnostic radiologist with expertise in advanced MRI and CT techniques for musculoskeletal imaging. His clinical and research interests align with his goal of identifying novel applications for advanced imaging technologies, then rapidly translating these discoveries into practical patient care. As associate medical director of the CT Clinical Innovation Center in Mayo Clinic Rochester’s department of radiology, he supports the mission of facilitating high-impact imaging innovations with direct effect on patients, such as radiation dose reduction techniques, novel CT technologies, and quantitative assessment of disease activity. Dr. Baffour earned his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and a B.A. in biochemistry from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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Lee F. Rogers International Fellowship in Radiology Journalism

Hyun Soo Ko, MD

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Epworth Medical Imaging

A German and Australian board-certified radiologist with over 20 years of international experience, currently, Hyun Soo Ko practices at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Epworth Medical Imaging in Melbourne, Australia, holding affiliations with the University of Melbourne and University of Bonn in Germany. Her expertise is diverse, with specialized fellowships in breast imaging (Melbourne), imaging research (Toronto), and pediatric radiology (Heidelberg, Germany). Dedicated to advancing translational medicine, her research focuses on AI and radiomics to discover predictive imaging biomarkers. She is an active member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the German Roentgen Society (DRG) Working Party Methodology and Research. As a clinician researcher, Dr. Ko remains committed to mentoring and supporting emerging radiologists, firmly believing multidisciplinarity and inclusiveness are key elements for equitable progress and impact.

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Resident/Fellow in Radiology Melissa Rosado de Christenson Award

Jessica T. Wen, MD, PhD

Stanford University

Jessica T. Wen, MD, PhD, is a PGY-4 diagnostic/interventional radiology resident at Stanford University. Dr. Wen was pursuing a PhD in bioengineering, developing point-of-care bioagricultural diagnostics, when her father was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis secondary to occult hepatitis B infection. This is when she learned that 1 in 12 East and Southeast Asian-Americans are chronically infected with hepatitis B, compared to 1 in 1,000 non-Hispanic whites. Navigating this health disparity and her father’s disease course ultimately led to a career change into medicine after completing her PhD. Since then, Dr. Wen’s research interests have focused on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver disease. An advocate for health equity in medical research, she created the Research with Inclusion, Social Justice, and Equity (RISE) initiative to increase awareness surrounding the longstanding need for disaggregated cohort reporting by race/ethnicity.

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Resident/Fellow in Radiology President's Award

Melina Hosseiny, MD

University of California, San Diego

Melina Hosseiny, MD, is a clinician-scientist diagnostic radiology resident at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she is involved in numerous projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence and medical imaging. Leading as primary investigator on a prestigious Radiological Society of North America resident grant focused on deep learning and oncologic imaging, Dr. Hosseiny has been honored with multiple awards and scholarships from renowned international scientific meetings, including the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR), Society of Advanced Body Imaging (SABI), and Society of Interventional Radiology. The results of her work are widely cited and quoted in scientific media, and she stands out as one of the first radiology trainees to actively participate in the editorial boards of leading journals in the field, including RadioGraphics and Journal of the American College of Radiology. Beyond her research endeavors, Dr. Hosseiny holds leadership roles within the radiology community, currently serving as chair for SABI’s Early Career Committee and as education chair of Radiologists for a Sustainable Future. Previously, she held the position of Western States Representative for the American College of Radiology and was an Executive Committee member of SAR’s Resident & Fellow Section. Inspired by her mentors at UCSD, Drs. Albert Hsiao, Claude Sirlin, and Kathryn Fowler, she is passionate about advancing her career in academic radiology, driven by a personal mission to leave a lasting, positive impact on the world, while paving the way for future generations.

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Resident/Fellow in Radiology Executive Council Award

Ahmed Taher, MD

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Ahmed Taher, MD, is a distinguished radiology resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) McGovern Medical School. Graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor of medicine and surgery from the University of Alexandria in Egypt, Dr. Taher has cultivated an extensive academic and clinical career spanning over a decade. His professional journey has taken him across continents, from his tenure at the echocardiography research lab at the University of Alabama, Birmingham to serving in the army upon returning to Egypt. In 2018, he returned to the United States as a research scholar at MD Anderson Cancer Center, staying for nearly three years, followed by a preliminary transitional year at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Subsequently, Dr. Taher resumed his radiology residency at UT Houston. His research has produced numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on oncologic imaging, echocardiography, and rare diseases, complemented by multiple abstracts and educational exhibits presented at prominent radiology conferences. Beyond his contributions to research and medicine, he actively engages in community service, volunteering for various health care and charitable organizations. Dr. Taher's diverse interests, including soccer, literature, music, and culinary arts, reflect a multifaceted professional committed to advancing health care and enriching lives.

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Resident/Fellow in Radiology Executive Council Award

Hana L. Haver, MD, MSc

Massachusetts General Hospital

Hana L. Haver, MD, MSc, is a breast imaging fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. After completing a master of science in infectious diseases, vaccinology, and drug discovery from a joint program at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and the National University of Singapore, she attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Haver’s research in artificial intelligence has focused on applying large language models to patient-centered communications for breast and lung cancer, as well as in the reporting of breast imaging examinations.

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