Who's on first: The executive leadership team

Emory Radiology has a new and expanded executive committee to guide the department through the next several years. The team comprises leaders who have been in their positions for several years as well as newly appointed leaders and leaders with expanded roles.

Rather than recreate their LinkedIn profiles, which seemed boring, the Rad Report dug a little deeper to get to know the people behind the titles. "What excites you about your leadership role today?" we asked. We also explored lessons in leadership that still guide them today and their reasons for going into academic medicine. We made things even more interesting (and nosy) by asking each leader about their personal slogans and how they recharge their batteries. Perhaps the greatest insights came when we asked, "Where is your heart?"

Check out each leader's personal story by clicking the links below.

Amit M. Saindane, MD, MBA

the leader

Emory Radiology and Imaging Sciences Chair Dr. Amit Saindane is skilled at herding cats, which isn't so much about the department or its people, but it helps.




elizabeth Krupinski, phD

the investigator

The best prep for becoming an award-winning pioneer in imaging sciences research like Dr. Krupinski is to spend your summers managing a restaurant down the shore.

tarek hanna, MD

the change artist

If you need someone to see the big picture first, and then redesign it, turn to a painter like Dr. Tarek Hanna.

deb smith, mba

the coach

Passing the ball to set up a team member to make the game-scoring goal is one of Deb Smith’s favorite plays, both in practice and in high-stakes situations.

nabile safdar, MD, MSc

the archi-tech

You wouldn't expect the tech guy to say, "Tech is great, but the people are what makes this work so exciting," but then Nabile Safdar isn't your average techie.



ashley aiken, md

the LIStening agent

Listening is the superpower Ashley Aiken will use to ensure the entire Emory Radiology team enjoys a flexible and diverse workplace.

mark e. mullins, md, phd

the educator

Change intimidates many people, but not Mark Mullins, and not because he has the best all-weather gear or because he was a football lineman (which is where he began developing his superpower).

laura benson

the performer

If you want something done, don't just ask any busy person. Ask Laura Benson. She'll get it done and still have time for a song.