Emory Radiology began to flourish and grow with the establishment of the Department of Radiology in the 1940s. Its roots extend back several decades to when x-radiation was being used by medical professionals in the Atlanta community for basic imaging and therapeutic procedures following the 1895 discovery of x-radiation by the German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen.
Both diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy originated in the Department of Radiology. Radiation Oncology became a separate department in 1991 and in 2011 the Department of Radiology became the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. These changes reflect the growth and development of clinical specialization as well as the scientific and technological advances redefining imaging sciences. The synergistic efforts of many physicians, physicists, and other scientists contiunally fueled departmental growth, making innovation a defining feature of our heritage. Perhaps the department's most significant contributions to the radiology profession are its education and training programs for residents, fellows, and allied health professionals. These graduates, steeped in the Emory Radiology experience, take and apply their knowledge to clinical facilities and institutions throughout the country, infusing them, too, with Emory excellence.
Chronological History
Look back at the people, events, and advancements that formed The Foundation of Emory Radiology as we know it today.
Emeritus Faculty
The department includes the collective contributions of many individuals who served as members of the faculty and staff. The Emory University Board of Trustees has honored a very special group of faculty whose distinguished careers concluded with retirement with the title Professor Emeritus.
View our Emeritus Faculty.
Honorary Lecture Series
An annual series of lectures honoring some outstanding emeritus faculty brings major leaders to Emory to provide lectures, seminars, and consultations with the faculty, residents, and fellows:
- The James (Luke) Clements, Jr. Lecture brings outstanding gastrointestinal radiologists to Emory and the Atlanta area to continue the Clements dedication to learning;
- The Dale Cooper Lecture is held in memory of Dr. Cooper, whose career was cut short by an accident, and addresses major topics in neuroradiology;
- The Perry Sprawls Lecture focuses on medical physics and the related sciences; and
- The Heinz Stephen Weens Lecture honors the department's first chairman with a variety of topics of contemporary interest.