SIR Foundation is dedicated to advancing the clinical needs of interventional radiology by specializing in developing investigators trained in conducting basic and clinical trials research, which provides the foundation for innovative therapies delivered through image-guided techniques. The foundation expands the innovative field of interventional radiology through research that contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge; training of skilled investigators; and development of new devices, better medications and enhanced procedures.
Every year SIR Foundation’s award program recognizes outstanding achievements in research and innovation. The 2025 research awards will be presented at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 31.
Learn more about SIR Foundation awards.
2025 Research Awards
Dr. Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award
- Alexander Vezeridis, MD, PhD, “Label‑free Monitoring of Embolotherapy Via Catheter Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy”
Excellence in Innovation
- Tej Mehta, MD, “Deep Learning-Based Prediction of Transarterial Chemoembolization Target Lesion Response in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Post-TACE Using Pre- and Post-MRI Data”
Research Scientist Award
- Koustav Pal, MBBS, “Outcomes of Portal and Superior Mesenteric Vein Stenting in Cancer Patients: An Analysis of 250 Stents”
Resident Research Award
- Aakash Gupta, MD, “Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Transvenous Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts”
- Anurag Mehndiratta, MD, “Application of Voxel Based Dosimetry in Y90 based SIRT Program”
Dr. Constantin Cope Medical Student Research Award
- Samad Ashraf, “Transfemoral Transcaval Portal Vein Access to Assist in TIPS Procedures and Portal Vein Interventions: A Single-Center Experience”
- Wilton Fidelis, “Interval Outcomes of Percutaneous Cholangioscopy-Assisted Gallstone Removal in Inoperable Calculous Cholecystitis”
