Oct. 13, 2026 —The American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors named two Gold Medalists and three Honorary Fellows in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the field of radiology and expansive service to the College, the discipline of radiology, and patients.
Honorees will be recognized during ACR 2027, the College’s annual meeting scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., May 1–5.
2027 ACR Gold Medalists
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William T. Herrington, MD, FACR epitomizes the term servant leader, contributing selflessly to advance ACR®, its members and, as a result, the patients radiologists serve. Dr. Herrington is a diagnostic radiologist in Athens, Ga. He initially demonstrated his commitment and leadership to ACR through its state chapter, the Georgia Radiological Society, ultimately becoming the organization’s president. Dr. Herrington subsequently served on the ACR Council (including as Council speaker) and Board of Chancellors. In 2023, he was elected ACR president. Dr. Herrington consistently applies his abilities to digest complex issues and to respect a spectrum of opinions with a vision that the College and radiology profession be held in the highest regard.
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Nina A. Mayr, MD, FACR, FAAAS, FASTRO, FAAWR is a trailblazing, accomplished physician scientist. She began her pioneering work in tumor heterogeneity utilizing functional and molecular imaging as predictors of response to radiation and chemotherapy in cancer in the early 1990s. In recognition of her work, Dr. Mayr was awarded two National Institutes of Health R01 grants. She spearheaded the transition to departmental status at two academic medical centers (University of Oklahoma, and the Ohio State University). Most recently, she served as department chair at University of Washington. In these institutions, Dr. Mayr built interdisciplinary programs to unite radiology and radiation oncology for shared clinical, research and educational advancements. Dr. Mayr is a visionary leader and scientist who early on recognized the unique way radiologic imaging would transform radiation oncology and enable the prediction and assessment of treatment response to provide a unique window of opportunity to further improve cancer care.
2027 ACR Honorary Fellows
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Adrian Brady, MB, BCh (Ireland) from his early training in Ireland to his ongoing collaborative contributions to radiology around the globe, has exhibited a consistent commitm—ent to excellence while addressing major issues facing the radiology profession. Following his term as dean of the Faculty of Radiologists of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, he was elected to the leadership track of the European Society of Radiology, serving as president of the European Congress and Society, and chair of the ESR Board. While in those roles, Dr. Brady led or co-led international collaborative works on the ethics of AI in radiology, radiology in the era of value-based healthcare, practical implementation of AI in radiology, and European standardization of radiologist education, training and workforce numbers.
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Matthias Guckenberger, MD (Switzerland) is a globally recognized leader in radiation oncology and a pioneer in image-guided precision radiotherapy, particularly in stereotactic body radiotherapy, lung cancer, and oligometastatic disease. As professor and chair of Radiation Oncology at University Hospital Zurich, and as president of the ESTRO society, he has driven transformative advances in cancer care through groundbreaking research, international collaboration, interdisciplinary partnership, and clinical innovation. He has authored and contributed to more than 600 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal studies in top-tier journals, and his work on consensus definitions, guidelines, and treatment strategies for oligometastasis is widely adopted worldwide. A highly influential investigator, Dr. Guckenberger is ranked among the world’s top radiotherapy scholars whose contributions have improved outcomes for cancer patients globally.
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Akshay Kumar Saxena, MD, MBBS (India) is an eminent radiologist providing groundbreaking care to the pediatric population in India. He has made exceptional contributions toward the advancement of the practice of radiology in India and abroad. Dr. Saxena made contributions to more than 175 publications and 23 book chapters and to the development of standard operating protocols at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, and imaging guidelines in India and USA. He has held several leadership positions in professional radiology societies and is the president of Society for Emergency Radiology in India. Dr. Saxena has delivered lectures and moderated sessions in India and abroad.
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