If you are a Radiologist or Imaging Scientist, become a CIBR Medical Imaging Expert and educate patients and the public about imaging issues!
CIBR is a permanent partnership of academic research departments, scientific societies, patient advocacy organizations, and imaging equipment manufacturers that lead education and advocacy efforts on behalf of imaging research.
What are the responsibilities of a CIBR Medical Imaging Expert?
A CIBR Medical Imaging Expert is matched with one or more Patient Advocacy Groups to:
- Connect with the CIBR Patient Advocacy Group(s) on a consistent basis
- Become familiar with their advocacy programs, particularly those that might involve imaging
- Offer to assist personally or to find others who will make speaking appearances, write ‘whitepapers’ and visit legislators
- Discuss any collaboration efforts with CIBR
- Communicate at minimum annually with your group
What are the benefits of having a CIBR Medical Imaging Expert?
A CIBR Medical Imaging Expert is a resource to provide:
- speaking appearances at meetings and briefings
- input into ‘white papers’ on imaging issues
- information on imaging issues in the media
Who do I contact about becoming or requesting a CIBR Medical Imaging Expert?
Contact Roxanne Yaghoubi at ryaghoubi@acadrad.org or 202-347-5872.
CIBR also welcomes one-time input on timely imaging issues. Contact us to learn more!
Advocate for consistent federal funding from Congress to the National Institutes of Health
Dramatically broaden awareness of the value of imaging and bioengineering research
Facilitate awareness and accessibility of resources containing pertinent information for Members of Congress and the imaging