Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI)

At its October 2019 annual meeting, the Society of Computed Body Tomography & Magnetic Resonance (SCBT-MR) announced the change of its name to the Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI). This updated name more accurately reflects what has always been the Society’s focus: innovating and translating advanced imaging technologies into new ways to practice body imaging.

The Society was founded in 1978 by 14 radiologists – from some of the nation’s most prestigious radiology departments – seeking to translate computed tomography into practice. (CT scanners had just then become fast enough to image the body.) CT and MR remain the bedrock of SABI’s purview; it has become the “how to” annual meeting on body CT and MR. However, its new name expands the possibilities for the Society to explore other modalities such as ultrasound and PET and imaging-enhancing technologies including AI/machine learning and informatics. SABI is a big tent radiology society, not limited by modality or body system but committed to concerning itself with any areas that is advancing body imaging.

Along with its name change, SABI has renewed its focus on:

• Innovating and translating cutting-edge technologies into the practice of body imaging so patients can benefit from them.
• Fostering an inclusive and engaging environment that welcomes all body imagers regardless of background, career stage or practice situation.
• Developing members through mentorship and education.