Gold Medal
In 2008 the Fellows of the Society agreed to create a Gold Medal to recognise the achievements of a scholar who has made distinguished contributions to the field of clinical oncological imaging, through his or her publications, teaching, work for development of oncological imaging, or a combination of these.
Previous Recipients
- 2024: Professor Annick D. Van den Abbeele, USA
- 2023: Professor Richard Gore, USA
- 2022: Professor Gianni Morana, Italy
- 2021: Professor Stefan Diederich, Germany
- 2019: Professor Rodney Hicks, Australia
- 2018: Professor Dow-Mu Koh, UK
- 2017: Professor Anwar Padhani, UK
- 2016: Professor Vincent Chong, SG
- 2015: Professor Wolfgang Schima, AT
- 2014: Dr. Jay Heiken, USA
- 2013: Dr. Liliane Ollivier, FR
- 2012: Dr. Theresa McLoud, USA
- 2011: Dr. Mike King, UK
- 2010: Professor Rodney Reznek, UK
- 2009: Professor Janet Husband, DBE, UK
Nomination Process
Recipients must be a Fellow or member of Society and can be drawn from any of the scientific disciplines represented in the Society. Nominations for the medal are made by the Trustees and voted on by the full Fellowship. The medal is awarded at the Society’s annual general meeting or annual teaching course.
Gold Medal

Professor Annick D. Van den Abbeele, USA
2024 Winner of the ICIS Gold Medal
“I have lived a journey that was shaped by the example of my parents and family members, the love of medicine, mentors, serendipity, unique professional opportunities and challenges that have defined who I am, and where I am today.”
Professor Annick D. Van den Abbeele, MD, FACR, FICIS
Professor Annick D. Van den Abbeele, MD, FACR, FICIS