Each yearthe Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Researchnames a group of Distinguished Investigators. The goal is to acknowledge and celebrate high levels of achievement in the field of academic imaging research. Fred Epstein, chair of the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, was just named to the 2020 Class of Distinguished Investigators. Nomination criteria include significant research contributions, sustained productivity, peer-reviewed scientific research publications, and demonstrated accomplishment as an independent investigator with a substantial ongoing research program.