RSNA to publish 3 new journals in 2019

Michael Walter | | Radiology Business | Radiology Associations

RSNA announced Thursday, Oct. 19, it is launching three new journals in 2019 to complement its current publications, Radiology and RadioGraphics.

Each journal will feature “a mix of original research and topical reviews.” The publications—which will cover cancer imaging, cardiothoracic imaging and machine learning and AI technologies—will be online only, with no print version available. Access will be included with RSNA membership.

“The RSNA Board of Directors is tremendously excited about the society’s new journals,” Valerie P. Jackson, MD, RSNA’s board chair, said in a prepared statement. “These will build upon RSNA’s long tradition of publishing the premier journals in our field.”

RSNA will begin its search for editors of the new publications in November 2017. They will accepting submissions in 2018.

Michael Walter
Michael Walter, Managing Editor

Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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