Geoffrey D. Rubin, MD, MBA, FSABI, FACR, FAAR, FNASCI, FAHA, professor and chair of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson received the Society for Advanced Body Imaging’s highest honor, the 2025 Gold Medal.
Internationally recognized as a pioneering physician scientist, Rubin’s groundbreaking work helped revolutionize vascular and cardiovascular care by advancing CT angiography as a non-invasive alternative to catheter angiography. His innovations in image visualization and automated detection techniques have become foundational in modern radiologic practice.
Since 2020, Rubin has led the U of A Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. He also serves as service chief of Medical Imaging at Banner – University Medicine Center Tucson.
Rubin has authored over 300 publications, holds six U.S. patents and is principal investigator on more than $12 million in National Institutes of Health funding. His current research, supported by a $2.4 million National Cancer Institute grant, explores the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. He is investigating the use of machine learning on large data sets with a goal of enhancing the interpretation of data to help radiologists operate more effectively.
This is the second time the dedicated mentor and educator struck gold: Rubin was honored last year with the Association of Academic Radiology’s Gold Medal Award for his distinguished contributions to the association, academic radiology and the field of radiology.