{"id":8297,"date":"2025-10-06T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T17:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/?p=8297"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:34:59","slug":"congratulations-to-dr-wang-li-2025-distinguished-investigator-honoree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/radiology\/2025\/10\/congratulations-to-dr-wang-li-2025-distinguished-investigator-honoree\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations to Dr. Li Wang \u2014 2025 Distinguished Investigator Honoree"},"content":{"rendered":"

UNC Radiology proudly celebrates Dr. Li Wang<\/strong>, who has been named a 2025 Distinguished Investigator<\/strong> by the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research (The Academy)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This prestigious national recognition honors investigators who have made outstanding contributions to medical imaging<\/strong> through sustained scientific innovation, impactful research, and leadership in the field. Each year, only a select group of investigators are inducted into the Academy\u2019s Council of Distinguished Investigators<\/strong>, joining a network of more than 500 imaging scientists<\/strong> committed to advancing the future of radiology and biomedical imaging.<\/p>\n

Dr. Wang\u2019s induction reflects his remarkable accomplishments as a physician-scientist and his dedication to advancing imaging science to improve patient care.<\/p>\n

The 2025 Distinguished Investigator class<\/strong> will be officially inducted during the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)<\/strong> on Tuesday, December 2, 2025<\/strong>, in Chicago, Illinois<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Li Wang<\/strong> on this well-deserved national honor and in celebrating his continued impact on radiology research and innovation.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the Academy\u2019s Distinguished Investigator Award and Council of Distinguished Investigators here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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