Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research at the NIH Clinical Center, Mission Statement

The major purpose of the Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research is to serve as a focal point and training program promoting basic research in medical imaging and related fields. The main objective of LDRR is to establish a training program for US or permanent resident Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine MDs and PhDs designed to teach techniques and skills used to perform "Imaging Research" not readily available at academic institutions.

The Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research (LDRR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was established by a Congressional Mandate in 1989, and represents 10 years of prior effort by the Conjoint Committee on Diagnostic Radiology to develop a laboratory for imaging research at the NIH. The LDRR offers a one to four year Fellowship Training Program to qualified individuals in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (MD or PhD degree) or related fields. Individuals currently in US radiology residency programs will be considered for research fellowship positions.

The program provides qualified individuals with the opportunity to develop basic research skills and techniques which will ultimately result in highly motivated scientists returning to the academic community and successfully compete for grant support.