Mission: The mission of the Association of Academic Radiology Research and Education Foundation is to advance the interests of individual academic radiologists and of the academic radiology community through consistent financial support of academic programming, scholarship, and innovation.
President's Message
Dear Colleague,
As we look to the future of academic radiology, the importance of sustained innovation, education, and collaboration has never been clearer. The strength of our field—and our ability to make a lasting impact on patient care and radiology education—relies on the dedication and vision of each of us. With that in mind, I invite every member of the radiology community, whether in academic practice or beyond, to join us in supporting the mission of the AAR Research and Education Foundation (REF).
The AAR REF is focused on providing consistent, meaningful financial support to advance the interests of academic radiologists and the broader academic community. We pursue this mission in two key ways:
- Building and maintaining a robust endowment that ensures long-term sustainability.
- Awarding grants, fellowships, and stipends that foster scholarly activity, innovation, and leadership within academic radiology.
Through generous support from individuals like you, we have developed a growing portfolio of impactful funding opportunities, including:
Your support can take many forms. Consider making a gift in honor of a mentor, colleague, or trainee; to commemorate a personal milestone; or to establish a named lecture, award, or program. Every contribution—no matter the size—helps to shape the future of our field.
Donations to the AAR Research and Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, are tax-deductible and deeply appreciated. Members of our Board would be happy to work with you to ensure your gift reflects your values and vision.
I challenge each member of the AAR and our wider community of partners and supporters to give back. Together, we can sustain the momentum and excellence that define academic radiology. Thank you for all that you do and your contribution.
Sincerely,
Gelareh Sadigh, MD
President, AAR Research and Education Foundation
The AAR R&E Foundation was incorporated in November 2001 as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. The Foundation Bylaws were formally approved by the AAR Board and subsequently by the AAR membership at the 2003 AAR meeting. Donations to the AAR R&E Foundation by individuals are deductible as charitable gift contributions.
