Two members of UNC Hospitals Department of Radiology received national recognition for their contributions to their field.

Dr. Matt Mauro who is the Ernest H. Wood distinguished professor of radiology and surgery and chairman of the department of radiology says the awards given by “R T Image” recognize people and organizations that have impacted the field of radiology.

The publication slotted UNC’s Dr. Joseph Lee a past chair of the radiology department as the 20th most influential person in the field.  He has been credited with writing over 160 scholarly papers.  He has also taught thousands of students the applications of body CT and MRI.

Recognized at number nine on the list was Dr. Mauro. A long-time member of the Society of Radiology… he has become known for his efforts to promote the work of interventional radiologists both at home and abroad. Mauro says he couldn’t do it without the support of his peers at UNC.

To view a full list of the 2009 award winners go to www.rt-image.com