The Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM) and the Spanish Foundation of Medical Radiology (FERM) presented the 2026 Radiology Awards on November 6th. The event, organized in conjunction with the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, took place at the Reial Acadèmia de Medicina de Catalunya (RAMC) in Barcelona, as part of the International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2026). The conference, themed «Researching in Radiology», emphasized research as a driving force for the specialty and its translation into clinical practice.
In the Professional Awards category, Dr. Kai Vilanova, from IDI·Girona, has been honored for his career as an international reference in magnetic resonance and musculoskeletal radiology. Vilanova served as president of the Spanish Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (SERME) and directed European magnetic resonance courses for many years.
Meanwhile, Dr. Albert Pons-Escoda, a neuroradiologist at IDI·Metropolitana Sud at the Bellvitge University Hospital, received the Research Award. This award recognizes his research activity in brain tumors, spectroscopy, and cerebral perfusion, areas in which he has led multiple competitive projects.
The event also included a round table on radiological research in Spain, moderated by Dr. Andreu Antolín Redondo. David Llopis, TSIDiMN from IDI·Metropolitana Sud, participated representing the Catalan Association of Specialist Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging (ACTEDI), alongside other professionals.
