RadEqual Awards

The RadEqual Awards recognize the achievements of women in the field of medical imaging informatics, as well as anyone— both men and women— who have helped and supported women in medical imaging informatics.

The 2025 RadEqual
Award Recipients are:

● RadEqual Trailblazer: Jennifer Haught, RT(R), CIIP, Imaging Integration Specialist, Johns Hopkins Health System

● RadEqual Ally: Paul Yi, MD, Associate Member, Department of Radiology (DoR) and Director, Intelligent Imaging Informatics (I3), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

● RadEqual Rising Star: Cathrine Keller, MD, Radiologist and Past President at Lake Medical Imaging and Vascular Institute, Radiology Associates of Central FL

● RadEqual Champion: Manisha Bahl, MD, MPH, FSBI, Associate Professor, Breast Imaging Division Quality Director and Co-Service Chief, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

● RadEqual Catalyst: Marta Heilbrun, MD, MS, Associate Medical Director, Imaging Services: Quality and Patient Safety, Intermountain Healthcare

2025 RadEqual Awards Press Release View Past Winners

RadEqual Award Categories and Requirements

This RadEqual award recognizes a pioneering woman leader in imaging informatics.

Must have been in the field for at least 10 years.
Should now hold (or have in recent past help) a leadership role in the field of radiology, medical imaging administration, IT, or operations.
Must have demonstrated contributions in advancing imaging informatics – for example: established mentor/residency programs, published research or articles, spoken at industry events, regular social media contributions, etc.

This RadEqual award is open to both men and women who have helped support and further the advancement of women in imaging informatics.

Demonstrated contributions to the career advancement of women in imaging informatics – for example: helped someone (or many) be promoted, encouraged them to enter the field, get on a high profile project, attain funding for research, gain tenure, etc.
Significantly contributed to raising awareness of imaging informatics – for example: via speaking engagements, social media, published thought leadership content, etc.

This RadEqual award recognizes the next generation of emerging women leaders in imaging informatics.

Must be in early to mid-career-stages – for example, less than 10 years experience for IT or imaging operations professionals and in residency, fellowship, or junior faculty physicians.
Demonstrated an impact in evolving the field of imaging informatics through the use of modern practices.
Actively raises awareness of imaging informatics – for example: via speaking engagements, social media, published thought leadership content, etc.

This RadEqual award recognizes individuals who have helped to sponsor the career development of women in medical imaging informatics.

Should now hold (or have in recent past held) a leadership role in the field of radiology, medical imaging administration, IT, or operations.
Must be able to demonstrate a history of mentoring and sponsoring women as they advance in imaging informatics – for example: established mentor/residency programs, published research or articles, spoken at industry events, regular social media contributions, etc.

This RadEqual Catalyst Award, established in perpetuity to honor Dr. Geraldine McGinty, recognizes an individual whose dedication to mentorship and leadership continues to shape the future of imaging informatics.

Must have been actively involved in the field of imaging informatics and related disciplines.
Should currently hold (or have recently held) a leadership position in radiology, medical imaging, or related fields.
Must actively mentor, sponsor, and/or uplift professionals in imaging informatics.
Advocates for gender equality and fosters an inclusive professional environment.