ASNR 2026-2027 Election Candidates — Secretary

Tabby Kennedy, MD
ASNR Secretarial Nominee

Brief Biosketch:
Dr. Tabby Kennedy is the Joseph F. Sackett Professor of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she serves as Neuroradiology Section Chief and Vice Chair of Communications. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a radiology residency at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis, and  a two‑year neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin under the mentorship of Drs. Pat Turski, Howard Rowley, Lindell Gentry, and Aaron Field.

She has built her career as an academic radiologist known for her innovative approach to interactive education. She created two highly regarded, globally recognized educational websites—learningneuroradiology.com and learningheadandneck.com—reflecting her belief that high‑quality educational resources should be accessible to learners whenever they need them. Known for her clinical expertise and mentorship, she holds learners to the highest standards while inspiring confidence and growth. Her lectures are instantly recognizable for their clean aesthetic, clearly defined objectives, clinically relevant pearls, and well‑structured differential diagnosis slides.

Dr. Kennedy has held numerous leadership roles at the University of Wisconsin and within national radiology societies. Her leadership style is grounded in identifying challenges, building consensus, and implementing solutions that lead to lasting, meaningful change. She is an effective communicator who is mission‑driven, organized, responsive, respectful of diverse viewpoints, decisive, and consistently serves as a catalyst for progress. At Wisconsin, she has served as Director of Neuroradiology Medical Student Education, Neuroradiology Fellowship Director, Section Chief, and Vice Chair, making impactful and positive improvements in each role.

Within the ASNR, she has chaired the Fellowship Directors Committee, leading the effort to update ACGME requirements that had remained unchanged for 15 years. She helped create the first fellows’ curriculum by curating lecture content from past ASNR meetings. She has served on the ASNR Education Committee, the Program Committee—helping plan content for multiple annual meetings—the Social Media and Website Committee, and as liaison to the YPS Committee. She now co‑leads the ASNR Division Chiefs Group, working alongside Max Wintermark and Rahul Bhalla to facilitate national discussions that promote shared ideas, benchmarking, and data‑driven support for division chiefs in their institutional roles.

Dr. Kennedy is a Head and Neck radiologist and was elected to the Executive Committee of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology (ASHNR) in 2023 and has served in various roles including Education Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.  As Secretary, she helped the ASHNR organize and centralize key documents, policies, contracts, and committee reports within Microsoft Teams to improve communication and efficiency across the Executive Committee. Dr. Kennedy has extensive experience leading national committees and program planning,  skill sets that will translate seamlessly into leadership roles within the ASNR.

Statement of Goals:
The ASNR is the leading voice of neuroradiology worldwide. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, the society has a responsibility to remain at the forefront of multidisciplinary care—driving innovation in research, education, clinical practice, and health policy. Neuroradiologists face significant challenges, including increasing clinical volumes, uncertainty surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence, workforce shortages, and declining reimbursement. Addressing these issues requires strong, coordinated leadership. ASNR must continue to collaborate closely with subspecialty societies and national organizations to advocate effectively and implement meaningful, lasting change.

A key priority is strengthening partnerships with subspecialty and regional societies to identify opportunities for shared initiatives, resource scaling, and aligned strategic goals. Listening, engaging, and collaborating across the broader neuroradiology community will ensure that ASNR remains responsive to the needs of its members and the patients they serve.

Building a strong future workforce is essential. We must continue to recruit talented individuals into our field and support them throughout their training and careers. As leaders in neuroradiology education, we also need to evolve our educational methods—leveraging new technologies and more engaging formats to deliver high‑quality content when and where members need it.

If elected, I am committed to serving the members of the society and upholding the values of the ASNR. I will work to advance the society’s highest standards in clinical practice, education, and evidence‑based research, ensuring that ASNR remains a strong, unified, and forward‑thinking voice for our specialty.

Joshua P. Nickerson, MD, FACR
ASNR Secretarial Nominee

Brief Biosketch:
Joshua Nickerson is currently Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR where he also serves as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Chair of the Promotion and Tenure committee. He has previously served as Neuroradiology Division Chief as well as Associate Program Director for the Diagnostic Radiology residency at OHSU.

While Dr. Nickerson has been active in several professional societies aside from the ASNR including the ABR, AAR, APDR, ACR, WNRS, and RSNA, he has focused most of his energy on ASNR-related endeavors and considers the ASNR to be his professional “home.” Highlights include:

  • Editor-in-Chief, Neurographics, 2020-2025
  • Course Director, Comprehensive Neuroradiology Course, 2021-2026
  • Chair, Education Committee, 2024-2026
  • Vice Chair, Education Committee, 2022-2024
  • Advisory Council, 2020-2026
  • Awards Committee, 2025-2026
  • International Collaborations Committee, 2024-2026
  • Nominating Committee, 2023-2025
  • Operations Committee, 2019, 2022-24
  • Educational Exhibits Subcommittee, 2017-2024
  • Anne Osborn International Visiting Professor, Kenya, 2018
  • Website and Social Media Committee, 2018-2022

This year marks the end of his 5-year term as EIC of Neurographics as the journal transitions to an AJNR product as Clinical Practice, as well as his final year as CNC course director having built this course from the ground up and helped it grow each year. In addition, this year will mark the end of his Chair position with the Education Committee and membership on that committee since 2014. He is eager to bring his energies to new roles within the ASNR and is deeply excited about this opportunity.

Statement of Goals:
The ASNR embarked recently on a marketing campaign featuring images of members, their passions, and the tagline “I am ASNR.” I can claim no part of this project, but it has resonated deeply with me. I do not think of ASNR as third-party entity but view it as the amalgamation of amazing neuroradiologists and neuroscientists from around the world, and feel very fortunate to count myself as a part of that conglomerate. Indeed, WE are ASNR, including YOU reading this statement.  I can think of no honor in my professional life that would mean more to me than to be given a chance to lead this society.

I owe much of my professional growth to ASNR mentors too numerous to list that have encouraged me, taught me by example, and guided my activities within and beyond the society. One of my greatest goals if elected would be to continue that tradition of mentorship. We have so many rising stars as part of the ASNR, and to give back by promoting their achievements, giving them room to grow and improve the society, and forging new collaborative professional connections that are part of what make ASNR so special.

The ASNR should be viewed by all as the preeminent neuroimaging organization in the world, not just in North America. In the recent past the society has begun to make greater efforts to reach beyond our borders and engage radiologists in the international community. I am strongly in favor of this and would like to expand those efforts. In addition, finding new and meaningful ways to contribute positively to general or private practice radiologists has been a focus, with the CNC course as one avenue. I would hope to build on this success and see several potential exciting avenues to explore in the current environment to achieve this goal.

One benefit of my roles with Neurographics, CNC, and education in general has been development of a close working relationship with several talented ASNR staff members. I would anticipate hitting the ground running on all fronts as a result, as several staff leaders and I have worked closely together for several years at this point.

A final goal, perhaps more personal than many others, would be to represent my home of Oregon as ASNR President. There has never been a society President from the Pacific Northwest. I love my region, and all that it represents and has to offer. It would mean a great deal to me to serve as it’s first representative at this level for the ASNR.

In closing, should I be elected to this role, I can promise that I would devote all my resources to ensuring the continued growth and success of the ASNR. The society has given me a great deal for which I will be forever grateful, and I will give back everything I can if given the chance.