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Improving patient care and quality of life.
The emergence of interventional radiology as a medical specialty over the past four decades has changed the face of modern medicine.
About us
The emergence of interventional radiology as a medical specialty over the past four decades has changed the face of modern medicine. The ability to use technology to provide medical treatments that do not require large incisions and offer less risk, less pain and shorter recovery times than surgery has been one of the most significant medical advances in recent years.
Developing new devices, better medications, and improved procedures is the process of innovating. And research is key to innovation. Fostering research that leads to improved patient care and quality of life is essential to perpetuating the future of this innovative specialty and the mission of SIR Foundation.
How we are governed
Board of Directors
SIR Foundation is governed by a board of directors charged with advancing the foundation's mission and goals through the acquisition and judicious deployment of funds. The SIR Foundation Board of Directors oversees activities that consist of:
- developing research strategy in interventional radiology;
- reviewing grant applications to the foundation's grant programs;
- developing new research programs that foster the development of, or validate, innovative interventional radiology therapies;
- increasing the number of interventional radiologists participating in basic and clinical research;
- developing educational programming focused on strategic areas needing research;
- fostering the development of interventional radiology researchers;
- fundraising;
- finance including investment, budget, reporting and auditing;
- communications to internal (interventional radiology) and external (other disciplines, industry) constituencies.
SIR Foundation's Board of Directors works closely with SIR's Board of Directors to oversee and direct the execution of the jointly crafted SIR and SIR Foundation Strategic Plan, which serves to further the mission of both organizations.
2024-2025 SIR Foundation Board of Directors roster
- Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR – Chair
- Clifford R. Weiss, MD, FSIR – Vice Chair
- Shellie Josephs, MD, FSIR - Secretary
- Raymond W. Liu, MD, FSIR – Treasurer, ex-officio
- Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR – SIR President, ex-officio
- Robert A. Lookstein, MD, FSIR - SIR President-elect
- Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh, MD, MS, FSIR – Clinical Research and Registries Division Chair
- Amy C. Taylor, MD – Development Division Chair
- David A. Woodrum, MD, PhD, FSIR – Research and Grants Division Chair
- Dania Daye, MD, PhD — Research, Education and Outreach Division Chair
- Govind Srimathveeravalli, PhD – Scientist
- Daniel Y. Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR – JVIR Editor-in-chief, ex-officio
2023 SIR Foundation Annual Report
The expansion of interventional radiology underscores the increasing need for research. SIR Foundation stands as the sole advocate dedicated to advancing IR research, fueling innovation and elevating care quality. Operating independently of SIR membership dues, SIR Foundation relies solely on your contributions to push the specialty forward. Your generosity has equipped IR researchers with vital tools, enabling them to advance the specialty, nurture future leaders, and impact patients globally.
Pooja Doshi, MPH, COA, DrPH
Senior Managing Director
Emily Glasgow, MPH
Senior Manager, Clinical Research and Grants
Kiran Gill, MPH
Manager, Clinical Research and Grants
Jumana Alsamarraie
Manager, Research, Education and Outreach
Terrianne Zeifman
Director, Development, Institutional Giving
Laura McBride, MA
Director, Development, Individual Giving
Erin Cardoza, MBA
Manager, Development
Financials
To request a copy of SIR Foundation's IRS Form 990, please contact SIR Foundation's Senior Director of Finance and Administration.