Event Speaker

Tessa S. Cook,
MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM

Vice Chair, Practice Transformation & Associate Professor of Radiology

University of Pennsylvania Health System, Penn Medicine

Dr. Cook is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and Vice Chair of Practice Transformation in the Department of Radiology. She is the director of the Imaging Informatics Fellowship and Modality Chief of 3-D and Advanced Imaging. Dr. Cook is the Chair of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM). She pursues innovative methods to enhance care delivery in radiology and improve radiologists’ workflow.

Sessions

Closing General Session + Annual Meeting: Awards AI vs. Human: The Ultimate Showdown

Presented by Ali S. Tejani, MD, Christopher Roth, MD, MMCI, CIIP, FACR, FSIIM, Eliot Siegel, MD, FSIIM, FACR, Tessa S. Cook, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM, Richard Wiggins, MD, FSIIM, John Groth, MD, Veronica Rotemberg, MD, PhD, Bradley Erickson, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM, Adam Flanders, MD, CIIP, FSIIM, Katherine P. Andriole, PhD, FSIIM, Nikki Fennell, CIIP May 23, 2025 | 3:00 PM

Informatics Unplugged: Your Questions, Answered

Presented by Tessa S. Cook, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM May 23, 2025 | 10:30 AMSIIM Booth - Expo Hall

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you're looking for career advice, insights on imaging informatics, or solutions to real-world challenges, this informal session offers direct access to experienced professionals who can help guide your journey. Don't miss this chance to…

Powering Innovation Through Industry-Academic Partnerships: Unlocking Funding, Securing Protected Time, and Mastering the Art of the Pitch

Presented by MingDe Lin, PhD, Tessa S. Cook, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM, Audrey Verde, MD, PhD, Mariam Aboian, MD, PhD May 23, 2025 | 12:00 PMLearning Theater 1 - Expo Hall

Industry-academic partnerships have emerged as a cornerstone of innovation, enabling the translation of cutting-edge research into impactful solutions. However, navigating these collaborations requires strategic planning, resource management, and effective communication. This session delves into the critical components of successful partnerships, including unlocking funding opportunities, negotiating protected time for research, and mastering the art of delivering…

SIIM Membership Meeting + Awards Ceremony

Presented by Sylvia Devlin, MS, RT (R)(M)(QM), CIIP, FSIIM, Elizabeth A. Krupinski, PhD, FSIIM, Tessa S. Cook, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM, Nabile M. Safdar, MD, MPH, FSIIM May 22, 2025 | 5:15 PMOregon Ballroom 201

Are you wondering what SIIM has been up to lately? Join us and find out! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at SIIM's priorities from Dr. Nabile Safdar himself, our renowned chairperson. Plus, stick around to celebrate SIIM Awardees and participate in a SIIM Leadership meet & greet. Plan to attend this interactive experience! Annual…

Sync or Sink: Ensuring Post-Purchase Project Success

Presented by Tessa S. Cook, MD, PhD, CIIP, FSIIM, Ameena Elahi, MPA, RT(R), CIIP, Morris Panner, JD, Twana Marx, RT(R), CIIP May 23, 2025 | 8:15 AMOregon Ballroom 203

The success of any client-vendor partnership relies heavily on effective communication and collaboration after the purchase has been made. In this session, we'll delve into the critical components that follow the finalization of a deal, where the real test of partnership begins.We will review the key phases of project management—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control,…