SIR Foundation

The SIR Foundation Research Education and Outreach Division is charged with identifying areas in IR in which SIR and interested members would benefit from receiving research resources and additional educational opportunities. The division's committee is responsible for promoting overall research and education opportunities. The division is tasked with developing the vision and goals for research and research education, with the approval of the SIR Foundation Board of Directors.

The Grants for Education of Medical Students (GEMS) Committee reviews scholarship applications during the three GEMS cycles of August, December and April. In addition to reviewing the online applications, committee members also participate in conference calls to evaluate all applications.

The Research Grants and Education Committee is charged with providing IR researchers with educational opportunities that will improve their understanding of research and thereby increase the number of skilled investigators.

The Grant Review Study Section is charged with reviewing grant applications and determines the number of additional reviewers necessary based on the number of applications submitted. The section recruits Grant Review Study Section members based on areas of expertise that are compatible with the areas of research identified in the grant applications.

The task force is dedicated to increasing the engagement of IR physicians and scientists with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help increase NIH funding for SIR members.

The Clinical Research and Registries Committee oversees and develops strategies for all SIR Foundation clinical research activities, including the development of clinical trials and clinical registries, as well as the orchestration of research consensus panels (RCPs) and research summits.

The Non-clinical Scientist Committee will comprise of active researchers and those in training performing interventional radiology related research. The committee will provide representation of these members at the society level and coordinate volunteering for activities such as grants and abstracts review, organizing talks, and specialized technical schools. 

The Gala Committee serves as the member voice behind the planning of the annual SIR Foundation Gala. The committee is responsible for venue selection, along with outreach to physicians and physician groups to support the Gala through table and ticket purchases. The committee also plans other activities to raise funds for SIR Foundation.

The Corporate Ambassador Program (CAP) committee engages industry partners in SIR and SIR Foundation's missions to improve lives through image-guided therapy. The CAP program provides forward-thinking companies with opportunities for strategic collaboration to advance the specialty, inform the future of IR and be recognized for contributions in support of the field.

The SIR Foundation Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting members of the SIR Foundation Board of Directors.