Researchers Receive Grants from ASRT Foundation

May 5, 2026 — The ASRT Foundation recently awarded two emerging researchers with $4,000 each to support medical imaging and radiation therapy students and professionals aspiring to conduct scientific research in the radiologic science profession.  

Principal investigator Chad Dall, D.H.Sc., R.T.(R)(MR), was awarded $4,000 for his project “Illuminating Radiology: Using Graphic Novels to Strengthen Student Learning in X-ray Production and Interaction; a Pilot Study.”  

Dr. Dall is the director of outreach and engagement and an associate professor of Radiologic Sciences at Bellin College in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He previously served as a magnetic resonance technologist for 10 years at Emplify Health, formerly Bellin Health. With more than 20 years of experience in medical imaging and health care education, Dr. Dall teaches across the radiologic science curriculum. He also contributes to introductory and interdisciplinary coursework, supporting students from high school through upper-level college programs. His background includes extensive work in radiography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as program development leadership and student engagement initiatives. 

Principal investigator Kerry Dunn, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), with co-investigator Jennifer Mashburn, M.P.H., R.T.(R)(VI), was awarded $4,000 for their project titled, “Work Environments/Culture and Burnout in Medical Imaging Professionals.”  

Dr. Dunn is a senior radiography program lecturer and clinical coordinator at Georgia Southern University. She holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Georgia State University and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia. With nearly 20 years of experience in radiologic science education, her research focuses on clinical leadership, health equity and burnout. She is dedicated to preparing future medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals through student-centered education.  

Co-investigator Jennifer Mashburn, M.P.H., R.T.(R)(VI), is an interventional radiologic technologist with academic training in public health. She was named the 2024 Technologist of the Year by the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists. She served as chair of the ASRT Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Chapter and is a two-time president of the Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists. 

The ASRT Foundation began offering the Emerging Researcher Grant in 2021 with funding by ASRT members Rebecca Ludwig, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(QM), FAEIRS, FASRT, Marilyn Sackett, M.Ed., R.T.(R), FASRT, and other contributors.