Vahid Yaghmai Receives 2024 Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research Distinguished Investigator Award

Vahid Yaghmai, MD, MS, FSAR, the Hasso Brothers Endowed Chair of the Department of Radiological Sciences at UC Irvine School of Medicine, has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Distinguished Investigator Award by the Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research. This accolade recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to medical imaging research.

Yaghmai, who also serves as interim chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, is among 42 distinguished recipients who will be inducted into the Academy’s Council of Distinguished Investigators during a ceremony at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in December.

As a researcher, Yaghmai has over 170 peer-reviewed publications, 250 scientific abstracts, 20 book chapters and several national/international awards for his work. His research focuses on oncologic imaging biomarkers and image processing. His efforts have also helped pave the way in developing cutting-edge methods to reduce radiation dose with CT.

This recognition underscores Yaghmai's significant impact and dedication to the field of medical imaging research, further reinforcing the UC Irvine School of Medicine as a leader in radiological sciences and innovation.