Advancing Neuroradiology | The Foundation of the ASNR

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The Foundation of the American Society of Neuroradiology (Foundation) is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Neuroradiology, a 501 (c) 3 professional society for Neuroradiologists.

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The Foundation is incredibly grateful for the contributions given by our donors. These donations help fund breakthrough neuroradiology education and research and make a difference in the lives of millions of patients under the care of neuroradiologists.

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The Foundation of the ASNR distributes more than $920,000 each year to promote research, education, and innovation in neuroradiology via several grant and award programs.

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The mission of the Foundation is to promote research, education, and innovation in neuroradiology that will advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

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Gloria Guzmán Pérez-Carrillo, MD, MSc, MPH, MBA

2026

Gloria Guzmán Pérez-Carrillo, MD, MSc, MPH, MBA

Women Neuroradiology Leadership Development

Washington University in St. Louis

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For every $1 in Foundation grants awarded, investigators are able to secure an additional $20 in research funding from other sources.

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Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Shinjini Kundu

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Shinjini Kundu

Our lab studies how defined genetic variants shape brain organization in autism, focusing on 16p11.2 copy number variation. I am grateful to the Foundation of the ASNR for supporting our research to connect this defined genetic perturbation to quantitative, in vivo measures of brain organization. Building on our prior findings, we are using diffusion tensor imaging together with 3D transport-based morphometry in the Simons Variation in Individuals Project to refine interpretable white-matter signatures of 16p11.2. Clinically, this advances a genetics-first framework for precision medicine in the brain, laying groundwork for imaging-genetics markers that can inform stratification and counseling in autism. The award was catalytic in generating rigorous preliminary data that positions this work for larger-scale validation and sustained support to translate these discoveries into clinically meaningful tools. Donor support remains essential for moving promising ideas toward broader impact.

Shinjini Kundu, MD, PhD

Washington University School of Medicine

Grant Recipient Year: 2025

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Abdelkader Mahammedi

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Abdelkader Mahammedi

Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) is a leading cause of stroke and dementia, yet conventional MRI markers often fail to explain the wide variability in clinical symptoms and progression. This may be because conventional MRI measures are focal, whereas SVD is increasingly thought of as a global, whole-brain phenomenon that is not captured by conventional anatomic MRI. Therefore, functional MRI-based methods that assess global attributes such as brain perfusion and glymphatic flow may shed new insights. With support from the Foundation of the American Society of Neuroradiology, we are leveraging arterial spin labeling MRI to quantify whole-brain perfusion and gray matter/CSF interface–optimized metrics that may serve as surrogates of glymphatic function. By building an age-matched population-based ASL database across a spectrum of SVD burden, we aim to determine whether these functional biomarkers predict disease severity and progression, and even differentiate subgroups of patients with SVD, potentially enabling new targets for treatment. Clinically, this work may enable improved risk stratification and identification of high-risk subgroups. This may unveil novel quantitative radiological risk factors of brain health beyond those related to clinical history alone, and will lead to a redefinition of our understanding of SVD and CBF. The Foundation’s support has been pivotal in generating pilot data and advancing translational momentum toward future NIH funding.

Abdelkader Mahammedi, MD

Stanford University School of Medicine

Grant Recipient Year: 2025

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Alexandre Boutet

Receiving the ASNR Foundation grant will have a direct clinical impact by demonstrating that low- and ultra-high-field MRI can be safely used in patients with neuromodulation implants, enabling unprecedented millimetric-level brain mapping. I am very grateful for this support, which has been pivotal for me as an early-career investigator in establishing an independent research program in brain mapping and neuromodulation, leading to high-impact publications and foundational data for larger multi-institutional grants. Continued donor support of FASNR is essential to advance neuroradiology-driven innovation and patient care.

Alexandre Boutet, MD, MSc, PhD

University of Toronto

Grant Recipient Year: 2025

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Sarah Moum

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Sarah Moum

Cerebrovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children. The Foundation of the ASNR’s gracious support has spearheaded our research on non-invasive characterization of pediatric arteriopathies. Using advanced arterial spin labeling techniques, we can reduce reliance on invasive procedures and develop approaches that improve diagnosis, risk stratification, and clinical decision-making for these patients. This grant has been instrumental in accelerating clinically meaningful research in children. With the grant’s pilot data, we are thrilled for the opportunity to publish our work and apply for future funding. I am deeply grateful for the Foundation’s support, which furthers my career goals to drive innovation, expand scientific discovery, and ultimately improve pediatric patient care.

Sarah Moum, MD, MSc

University of Southern California Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Grant Recipient Year: 2025

Women in Neuroradiology Leadership Development Scholarship – Hediyeh Baradaran,

Women in Neuroradiology Leadership Development Scholarship – Hediyeh Baradaran,

Attending the 3-day Radiology Leadership Institute Summit in Boston this past September was a highlight of the year. Attending this focused leadership training summit came at a critical juncture in my career as I have recently transitioned to leading a division of diverse neuroradiologists. I learned practical skills on conflict resolution, negotiation, financial literacy, and attunement to my team’s needs. The practical leadership frameworks and communication strategies I learned have already significantly enhanced my ability to manage complex team dynamics and align varied faculty goals with our broader departmental mission. The range of topics explored gave me concrete tools to address challenges in workflow optimization and faculty engagement. Learning these leadership skills at a time when I could immediately apply them in my new role was especially valuable, as it reinforced my understanding and allowed me to build on my existing strengths in real time. Beyond the practical skills which I have already implemented, I also benefited greatly from the opportunity to network with other leaders facing similar challenges, which gave me new perspectives on faculty development, conflict resolution, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. The personal connections I formed during the 3-day summit were especially meaningful, as they provided both inspiration and mentorship opportunities that will support me as I continue to grow in my leadership journey within Neuroradiology. As a result of attending this summit, I feel more confident and equipped to lead effectively, make informed decisions, and create a more cohesive and forward-thinking division. I am very grateful to have been afforded this special opportunity by the generosity of the Foundation of the ASNR, AAWR, and ACR.

Hediyeh Baradaran, MD, MS

Columbia University

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Grant and Award Recipients

Gloria Guzmán Pérez-Carrillo, MD, MSc, MPH, MBA

Soha Mohammadi, MD

Rehab Khalid, MBBS

Mohammad Khalafi, MD

Justyna Ekert, MD, PhD

Elmira Hassanzadeh, MD

JP Yu, MD, PhD

Tammie Benzinger, MD, PhD

Sarah Moum, MD, MSc

Abdelkader Mahammedi, MD

Shinjini Kundu, MD, PhD

Alexandre Boutet, MD, MSc, PhD

Hediyeh Baradaran, MD, MS

Vivek Yedavalli, MD, MS

Andreas Rauschecker, MD, PhD

Hosung Kim, PhD

Marios Georgiadis, PhD

Amy Juliano, MD

Dhairya Lakhani, MD

Maryam Vejdani Jahromi, MD, PhD

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Impact Statements

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Shinjini Kundu

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Abdelkader Mahammedi

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Alexandre Boutet

Foundation of the ASNR Grant Program — Sarah Moum

Women in Neuroradiology Leadership Development Scholarship – Hediyeh Baradaran,

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