RSNA Recognizes Gold Medalists

Thomas M. Grist, MD

Recognized for his contributions to the development of MRI surface coils, MRI contrast agents and new methods for MR angiography since the early days of MRI, Thomas M. Grist, MD, is professor of radiology and medical physics at the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison.

Throughout his career, Dr. Grist has partnered with colleagues in medical physics and industry to improve our ability to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases, especially heart and blood vessel disorders.

As chair of the Radiology Department at UW-Madison for nearly two decades, Dr. Grist established the Imaging Sciences Center in the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, a state-of-the-art facility devoted to the development of medical imaging technologies and their translation to clinical practice through collaborations between academic leaders and industry partners.

Dr. Grist has lectured extensively, nationally and internationally. He has authored four books, 16 book chapters and more than 200 peer-reviewed publications. His research has resulted in 19 patents.

He is an active member in many professional organizations including RSNA, where he served as chair of the Board of Trustees of the R&E Foundation and cardiovascular refresher course committee chair. Dr. Grist is a former president of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD). He is president elect of the International Society for Strategic Studies in Radiology (IS3R).

The recipient of many awards and honors throughout his career, Dr. Grist has been honored as a Fellow of the American Heart Association, ISMRM, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the Society for Advanced Body Imaging and the American College of Radiology. He was recognized with the distinguished investigator award from the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research. He also received the Folkert Belzer Award for contributions to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. He was recognized with the 2024 American Association of Physicists in Medicine Moses & Sylvia Greenfield Award for Best Paper in Medical Physics.

He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, and his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the National Biomedical ESR Center. He pursued his radiology residency at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, before returning to his home state for a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin. 

Mary C. Mahoney, MD

A nationally recognized proponent and staunch advocate of patient-centered radiology, Mary C. Mahoney, MD, has made significant contributions to patient and provider experiences in radiology through her leadership roles.

Prior to her recent retirement, Dr. Mahoney served as the Benjamin Felson Endowed Chair & Professor of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati and chief of imaging services for UC Health.

A strong advocate for the importance of design thinking and its role in the patient and provider experience, Dr. Mahoney has championed efforts throughout her career to enhance both patient and provider experiences in radiology, especially in patient-radiologist communication.

Dr. Mahoney is a former president and chair of the RSNA Board of Directors. She joined the Board in 2014, serving as the Board liaison for publications. She was the RSNA scientific session presiding officer and served on many committees, including the R&E Foundation Public Relations Committee and the Public Information Advisors Network. She has chaired the Public Information Committee, Patient-Centered Radiology Steering Committee and the Radiology Editor Search Committee.

Dr. Mahoney is a former member of the board of chancellors and executive committee for the American College of Radiology (ACR). She also was chair of both the ACR’s breast committee on practice guidelines and technical standards and the appropriateness criteria committee. She served on the American Board of Radiology (ABR) board of trustees and the ABR board of governors. She also was chair of the ABR professionalism committee. She also previously served as a member of the Society of Breast Imaging’s rapid response committee. She currently serves as councilor for the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments.

Dr. Mahoney has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and 15 book chapters and has co-authored two books with an emphasis on breast imaging. She has served as principal or co-investigator on numerous funded grants, including several grants focused on imaging modalities and biopsy. 

Dr. Mahoney has presented nationally and internationally and has been an invited lecturer at meetings worldwide.

The recipient of many awards and honors throughout her career, Dr. Mahoney was twice recognized by ABR for her extraordinary service and dedication. She was named a Health Care Hero finalist twice by the Cincinnati Business Courier and received a Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Award in 2017. She has been included on the “Best Doctors in Cincinnati” list, selected for inclusion in Top Doctors in America and selected for “Top Doctors” by Cincinnati Magazine.

Dr. Mahoney received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her diagnostic radiology residency and fellowship at UC Medical Center.

Satoshi Minoshima, MD, PhD

An internationally recognized physician scientist in the field of neuroimaging and neurodegenerative diseases, Satoshi Minoshima, MD, PhD, is the Anne G. Osborn Chairman and Professor of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Dr. Minoshima’s scientific contributions include imaging characterizations of neurodegenerative diseases, such as the discovery of posterior cingulate abnormalities in Alzheimer’s disease and occipital abnormalities in dementia with Lewy bodies, now key diagnostic features. He is also recognized as the inventor and global disseminator of the 3D-SSP statistical mapping technology, which helped advance molecular brain imaging for investigating brain disorders and assisting clinical diagnosis.

Dr. Minoshima has served in leadership roles at RSNA. He is the immediate past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the RSNA Research & Education (R&E) Foundation, which, under his leadership, awarded over $5 million in grant funding to its members. He also served as Chair of the RSNA Molecular Imaging Committee. 

At the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Dr. Minoshima has held many key positions, including SNMMI president, president of the brain imaging council, and chair of the scientific program committee. He currently serves as secretary/treasurer of the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research and Chair of the SNMMI Value Initiative. He collaborates with the United Nations, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to advance neuroimaging in dementia.

Dr. Minoshima has received multiple honors, including the Gold Medal from the American Roentgen Ray Society and the Marc Tetalman, MD, Memorial Award, the Kuhl-Lassen Award, the Western Pioneer Award, the Presidential Distinguished Service Award, and the Henry N. Wagner Jr. Lecture Award from the SNMMI. He is also the recipient of the University of Washington Presidential Entrepreneur Faculty Fellow Award and, more recently, the Healthcare Design Top 10 MVP Award. He is an honorary member of the Japan Radiological Society.

He is an active author who has published numerous peer-reviewed articles with an H-index over 90, book chapters, review articles, proceedings and scientific abstracts, given educational lectures throughout the world, and supported industry partners to advance imaging technology, sciences, and practice.

Dr. Minoshima received his medical degree from the Chiba University School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan, and completed his radiology residency at Chiba University Hospital. He completed his doctorate in radiological science at Chiba University School of Medicine and fellowship in nuclear medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.