RIRS conducts research to improve diagnostic and therapeutic accuracy with the use of various imaging modalities, materials, and information. The institute consists of three research sections: functional imaging, imaging and information, and materials and instrumentation. The functional imaging section does basic and clinical research on various disease entities using various clinical and experimental imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, DSA, CR, US, SPECT, and PET. The imaging and Information section do basic and applied research in imaging informatics including standardization of imaging, analysis, and report, data collection and communication, and Radiomics. The materials and instrumentation section do research on developing contrast media, diagnostic and therapeutic materials, imaging modalities.

• Vision
  • Leading role of developing the most advanced technology, skills, and knowledge of imaging in medicine. Leading the future to creative innovation and research of medical imaging by providing a frame work for a specific role in diagnosis and treatment.
• Mission
  • The mission of RIRS will be to
    • Foster clinical and translational research in radiology and imaging related science.
    • Serve as a supporting group for planning, designing, conducting, and analyzing in clinical trial and translational  research.
    • Support coordinated research efforts to promote further development and applications of imaging in medicine.
    • Support researchers for planning for research by providing relevant information, expertise, network, and other  logistics.
    • Cultivate effective research environment in the field of radiology

• Address: 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722, Korea
• Tel: 02-222-87433
• e-mail: RIRS & CCIDS jccids@yuhs.ac