Comprehensive Neuroradiology Course Faculty
Joshua P. Nickerson, MD, FACR: Course Director
Dr. Nickerson is Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. He is a former residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Education, and current Associate Program Director. He has served for many years on the Education Committee of the ASNR, and is the current Editor-in-Chief of Neurographics, the educational journal of the ASNR. He is a passionate educator, a prior Anne Osborn International Outreach Professor, and serves in educational roles with the APDR, AUR, and ABR.
Tabassum A. Kennedy, MD
Dr. Tabby Kennedy is a Professor of Radiology, the Division Chief of Neuroradiology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and a former Fellowship Director. Tabby is a pioneer in medical education and has experience with flipped classroom instruction using digital media. She is a highly regarded lecturer on the national stage always delivering well-organized, visually appealing and insightful talks. She was recently awarded the ASNR Outstanding Educator award for 2021.
Erin Simon Schwartz, MD, FACR, FASPNR
Dr. Erin Simon Schwartz is Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Associate Chair for Radiology Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as a Professor of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She holds the Robert A Zimmerman Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuroradiology and is the Editor-in-Chief of Applied Radiology. As an ASNR, ASPNR, ASSR, and ENRS past-president, Dr. Schwartz is a highly sought-after lecturer with expertise in pediatric neuroradiology, magnetoencephalography, DEI, and physician wellness.
Haris Sair, MD
Dr. Haris Sair is an Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, and the Director of the Division of Neuroradiology. His areas of clinical expertise include functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) of the brain. He also has a faculty appointment in the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at The Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, investigating the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in imaging. Dr. Sair earned his MD from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Temple University Medical Center and performed a fellowship in neuroradiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.
Wende Gibbs, MD, MA
Dr. Wende Gibbs is an Associate Professor and the Director of Spine Imaging and Intervention at Barrow Neurological Institute. She is dedicated to education of physicians in training and practice, as well as patients, through academic and organized medicine, with committee and leadership positions in multiple national and international medical societies. She is the Past President of the American Society of Spine Radiology, President of the Western Neuroradiological Society, and serves on numerous ASNR committees. Dr. Gibbs is also passionate about multidisciplinary cooperation and collaboration. She has leadership positions in NASS and is a frequently invited speaker at Neurosurgery and spine surgery meetings. She has focused her research, service and education efforts on spine oncology, pain management, and radiology reporting. She has authored multiple book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, and award-winning abstracts, scientific talks, and exhibits. In addition to spine topics, her interests include patient safety, communication, ethics, education, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Paul Bunch, MD
Paul M. Bunch, MD, is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His primary clinical, research, and education interests relate to head and neck imaging. Dr. Bunch has received multiple teaching awards and frequently gives invited lectures on head and neck topics at national meetings. He co-edited the textbook Neuroradiology: Key Differential Diagnoses and Clinical Questions and holds positions on multiple journal editorial boards, including Assistant Editor of Neuroradiology for RadioGraphics. A passionate teacher and mentor, Dr. Bunch looks forward to connecting with course attendees and helping them accomplish their educational goals.
