In April 2025, the faculty of UNC Interventional Radiology made a powerful impact at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)—the premier event for the IR community. This year’s meeting was a testament to UNC’s continued leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the field of interventional radiology.
We are proud to recognize and congratulate our faculty for their outstanding contributions and involvement in this year’s gathering:
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Dr. Gloria Salazar, served as the Program Director of the Meeting, playing a central role in shaping the scientific and educational content for thousands of attendees. Her leadership helped ensure a dynamic, high-quality program that reflected the latest advances in IR. “It was an honor to serve as SIR 2025 NASH Program Chair, thanks to the organizing committee Bulent Arslan, MD, FSIR, Kumar Madassery, Kush Desai, Dr. Paula Novelli, Erik Cressman, PhD, MD, FSIR; our faculty, and sponsors, whose contributions have made this conference possible,” says Gloria Salazar, MD. “This conference is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care in the Society of Interventional Radiology.”
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Dr. Maureen Kohi, current Chair of the SIR Foundation, was recognized for her ongoing work guiding the Foundation’s mission to support research and education that fuels the future of interventional radiology.
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Dr. David Mauro was honored with Fellowship in the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR)—a prestigious designation that recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the profession and the society.
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Dr. Matt Mauro received the Leaders in Innovation Award from the SIR Foundation, celebrating his distinguished career and transformative impact on the field through forward-thinking leadership and innovation.
With a strong showing of presentations, panels, and awards, UNC IR’s presence at SIR 2025 reinforces our department’s position as a national leader in interventional radiology. We are grateful for our faculty’s hard work and dedication, and we look forward to their continued success in shaping the future of IR.
