@article{1818e11a37324e8ba988c9fd28df8f83,
title = "Institutional Strategies to Maintain and Grow Imaging Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic",
abstract = "Understanding imaging research experiences, challenges, and strategies for academic radiology departments during and after COVID-19 is critical to prepare for future disruptive events. We summarize key insights and programmatic initiatives at major academic hospitals across the world, based on literature review and meetings of the Radiological Society of North America Vice Chairs of Research (RSNA VCR) group. Through expert discussion and case studies, we provide suggested guidelines to maintain and grow radiology research in the postpandemic era.",
keywords = "Academic radiology, COVID-19, Pandemic, Research, Vice chair",
author = "Ho, {Mai Lan} and Arnold, {Corey W.} and Decker, {Summer J.} and Hazle, {John D.} and Krupinski, {Elizabeth A.} and Mankoff, {David A.}",
note = "Funding Information: In this article, we summarize key insights and programmatic initiatives across the United States in response to COVID-19. First, we discuss departmental processes and their impact on VCRs and principal investigators (PIs) during the early, middle, and late stages of the pandemic. Next, we examine the effects of COVID-19 on research grant funding. Subsequently, we highlight emerging research areas of excellence with high potential for future growth. Utilizing expert discussion and literature review, we provide suggested guidelines to maintain and grow radiology research in the postpandemic era. Funding Information: The NIH and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) sponsor several COVID-19-specific federal grants and programs. The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Tech and Advanced Technology Platforms (ATP) innovation funnel accelerates development, commercialization, and implementation of new technologies for COVID-19 testing with a focus on performance, accessibility, and ease of use. Overarching themes for funding announcement and projects include cellular/molecular mechanisms, comorbid disease processes, socioeconomic disparities, and digital health platforms. Radiology-specific opportunities include technology development, imaging approaches, quantitative biomarkers, and informatics tools ( 47–50 ). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023 The Association of University Radiologists",
year = "2023",
month = apr,
doi = "10.1016/j.acra.2022.12.045",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "30",
pages = "631--639",
journal = "Academic radiology",
issn = "1076-6332",
publisher = "Elsevier USA",
number = "4",
}