Scholar Award in Neuroradiology Research
This award was created for investigators in the early phase of their careers (including junior faculty) to enhance competency in areas important to the future of Neuroradiology, including health services research, physiological imaging and interventional Neuroradiology. These projects allow a young investigator to develop a research project in a well-focused area of Neuroradiology that will ultimately enhance patient care. In the recent past, successful applications have focused on such topics as: (1) flow dynamics in aneurysms, (2) exploration of the use of diffusion tensor imaging in premature newborns, and (3) validation of CT perfusion algorithms in animal models.


Soonmee Cha, MD
Scholar Award in Neuroradiology Research
Grant Recipient Year: 2001
New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Dynamic Contrast Enhanced T2*-weighted MRI and Histopathological Assessment of Experimental Glioma

Melanie B. Fukui, MD
Scholar Award in Neuroradiology Research
Grant Recipient Year: 2000
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Carotid Stenosis Evaluation: Cost-Effectiveness of Computed Tomographic Angiography vs. Magnetic Resonance Angiography

L. Santiago Medina, MD, MPH
Scholar Award in Neuroradiology Research
Grant Recipient Year: 1999
Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
The Role and Cost-Effectiveness of Imaging in Newborns with Suspected Occult Spinal Dysraphism