FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2018 Contact: Valerie Jackson vjackson@theabr.org (520) 790-2900 The American Board of Radiology (ABR) has named Vincent P. Mathews, MD, as president-elect. He succeeds former ABR President-elect Brent J. Wagner, MD, who became ABR president effective October 1, 2018. Dr. Mathews serves as professor and chairman of radiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine with highest distinction. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Indiana University School of Medicine and a fellowship in neuroradiology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Mathews’ special interests include stroke, epilepsy, and physiological neuroimaging, including functional MR imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. He is former chief of neuroradiology and director of the Neuroradiology Fellowship Program at Indiana University School of Medicine. From 1995 to 2003, he was a consultant and an ad hoc reviewer for the National Institutes of Health. He served as President and CEO of Northwest Radiology Network in Indianapolis, Indiana from 2009-2014. He is certified by the ABR in diagnostic radiology and also holds subspecialty certification in neuroradiology.

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Established in 1934, the mission of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) is to certify that our diplomates demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skill, and understanding of their disciplines to the benefit of patients. The ABR offers primary certification in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics, as well as several subspecialty certifications. The ABR is one of 24 Member Boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. For more information, see www.theabr.org.