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Marie Curie and women radiologists

Welcome to the Web Site of the American Association for Women Radiologists - AAWR
The association was founded in 1981 to: provide a forum for issues unique to women in radiology, radiation oncology and related professions; sponsor programs that promote opportunities for women; and facilitate networking among members and other professionals.
      

President's Note
Holiday Greetings
from AAWR

Zhongxing Liao, MD
AAWR President
President's Note

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Reflections from Women Radiologists: Portraits from AAWR
Read remarkable stories from women radiologists who share their personal experiences in this online anthology

Madame Curie
Learn about the most remarkable woman in the history of science
Learn about Female Pioneers of Medicine and Radiology
10 Reasons to Join AAWR
Explore the benefits of AAWR Membership
International Membership
AAWR invites women radiologists living outside of the United States and Canada to join our organization.
Research & Education Foundation
Provides Professional Leadership Awards and Research Grants to AAWR members.
AAWR Photo Albums
Review pictures from AAWR meetings on the AAWR History page.
AAWR Salary Equity Committee
Diagnostic X-rays and Pregnancy
by J. Damilakis, PhD - Presentation materials from AAWR-sponsored refresher course during RSNA 2005
are available online
Facts and Controversies About Radiation Exposure: Controlling Unnecessary Radiation Exposures
(part 1) and low-level exposures and cancer risk (part 2) - Read these articles from J Am Coll Radiol.
Breaking Through: How Women Radiologists Achieve Success This feature was included in the March 2009 ACR Bulletin, and includes articles from AAWR past presidents, Drs. Melissa Rosado de Christenson and Etta Pisano. Read the entire March issue of the ACR Bulletin on the ACR website
Most inspirational woman scientist revealed: Nuclear physicist and chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934) topped the poll which was created to celebrate 10 years of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science program, with around a quarter (25.1%) of the vote.
Read more about Marie Curie
Learn about For Women in Science, an international program to promote and highlight the critical importance of ensuring greater participation of women in science
Carol M. Rumack, MD, FACR, the founding president of the AAWR has been elected as the 2009 President of the American College of Radiology, and is the 2009 American Roentgen Ray Society Gold Medalist. The 2009 AAWR President, Etta D. Pisano, MD, FACR, was one of three recipients of the 2009 University Award for the Advancement of Women, presented by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, MS a member of the AAWR since 1993 is one of two recipients of the 2009 AUR Gold Medal. The AAWR congratulates its members for their prestigious achievements. If you have any kudos to share, please contact the AAWR Office at admin@aawr.org
Women in Biomedical Research: Best Practices for Sustaining Career Success – to review this report, please access the NIH Women in Science website by clicking here. To obtain addition informative articles and reports, from the Mentoring Report to Women in Biomedical Careers, please click here.
HHMI announces new award to support early career scientists
AAWR 25th Anniversary Gala
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