RSNA Announced Two Board of Directors Candidates
The radiology association has named candidates for 2027 board seats, with member voting set for 2026.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has nominated Michael Gee and Kate Hanneman as candidates for its 2027 Board of Directors. Eligible members will vote on these leadership positions during the upcoming annual meeting.
Why it matters
These board selections influence the strategic direction of the primary professional organization for radiology, affecting industry standards and research priorities for medical imaging providers worldwide.
The RSNA has identified two candidates for the 2027 board cycle, with the final outcome dependent on the results of member voting.
The players
Michael Gee
He serves as the deputy chair of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medical School.
Kate Hanneman
She serves as the vice chair of research at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine and as a cardiothoracic radiologist at University Health Network.
RSNA
The Radiological Society of North America is a major professional organization that sets global research and education standards for the radiology and medical imaging industry.
The details
Michael Gee, currently serving as deputy chair of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, is a candidate for a standing director position. Kate Hanneman, the vice chair of research at the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine and a cardiothoracic radiologist at University Health Network, is nominated for the at-large director position. Confirmed members will begin their terms in 2027.
Timeline
Eligible members will vote on the nominees during the 2026 annual meeting.
The elected board members will officially begin their terms in 2027.
Market Landscape
This selection follows the established governance cycle for the Radiological Society of North America. It maintains the precedent of alternating board leadership to ensure continued research and clinical focus within the medical imaging sector.
Operators in the medical imaging field should monitor these appointments as they signal future research priorities and advocacy stances. Tracking board composition helps practices anticipate shifts in clinical standards and professional education requirements.
The takeaway
Board leadership changes represent a critical signal for medical imaging providers regarding institutional priorities. Monitor the 2026 annual meeting results to assess how the new board may influence upcoming radiology certification and research benchmarks.
What happens next
Eligible members are scheduled to cast their votes during the RSNA 2026 annual meeting.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AuntMinnie.
