The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory is known worldwide for its clinical expertise, scientific accomplishments, and strong leadership in basic and translational research. Our research programs are highly innovative and integrated with clinical practice and teaching, especially through mentoring of junior faculty towards successful research careers.
Research efforts are multidisciplinary and integrative, bringing together internationally renowned experts from the basic sciences, computer science, biomedical informatics, and biostatistics as well as from the clinical disciplines of cardiology, neurology, pathology, psychiatry, urology, psychology, and neuroscience, among others. Other collaborators include Emory's Center for Systems Imaging (CSI), Yerkes National Primate Research Center, and Winship Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as the Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute, the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering of Emory and Georgia Tech, and the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
Our research teams excel in the development, validation, and translation of innovative ideas that address critical imaging needs regarding cancer, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, and metabolic and inflammatory diseases through the excellence of our six research teams: Molecular Imaging, Biomarker & Probe Development; Advanced Imaging Sciences; Computational Image Analysis & Guidance; Precision Imaging: Quantitative, Molecular & Image-Guided Technologies; Integrative Imaging Informatics; and Imaging Implementation Sciences.
Vision
Our goal is to continually advance the science of state-of-the-art imaging and image-guided therapy through innovative and collaborative research efforts to advance our knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to benefit patients at Emory and throughout the world.
Mission
Research, teaching, and clinical care at Emory are inextricably linked. Research informs teaching and teachable moments are embedded in the research process. Clinical care is dependent on and is continually transformed by research.
It is research that drives continued growth and success in radiology and imaging sciences. Our research efforts are designed to achieve excellence in focused areas where imaging can have the greatest impact.
Our mission acknowledges our vital role and responsibility in the tripartite mission of the department with the overarching aim of promoting human health and relieving human suffering.