Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. As I embark on my tenure as the Editor-in-Chief of Abdominal Radiology, official journal of our distinguished society, I am profoundly aware of the immense knowledge, experience, and commitment each of you brings to our community. Abdominal Radiology has always been a beacon of academic excellence in radiology, and it is both an honor and a responsibility to guide its path forward.

In light of the remarkable increase in manuscript submissions and the dynamic landscape of our specialty, the need to strengthen our cadre of specialized reviewers has never been more critical. These roles are instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our publication and in curating research that significantly advances our discipline.

I am reaching out to extend a personal invitation to join our reviewers’ team. Your participation is a chance to influence the field, refine the caliber of our content, and drive forward the frontiers of knowledge. This engagement will not only broaden your professional horizons but will also enrich your academic portfolio and bring personal gratification by contributing significantly to the collective wisdom of abdominal radiology.

Should this call resonate with you, I encourage you to step forward by contacting us at EIC.AR@vcuhealth.org
Please include your curriculum vitae and a brief discourse on your interest in joining us. We welcome both seasoned and aspiring reviewers and editors alike, valuing your enthusiasm and commitment to excellence above all.

Let us collaborate with zeal to propel Abdominal Radiology to new heights, affirming its role as a lighthouse of knowledge and a standard-bearer of academic excellence for both our community and the wider medical world.

With earnest anticipation,

Neeraj Lalwani, MD, DABR, FSAR
Incoming Editor-in-Chief, Abdominal Radiology