The Society for Pediatric Interventional Radiology Foundation

MISSION

To create a platform that supports education, research, and global outreach initiatives, shaping and advancing the future of pediatric interventional radiology

Meet the Board of Directors

  • Sheena Pimpalwar

    PRESIDENT, SPIR FOUNDATION
    Children’s Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas

  • Manish Patel

    VICE PRESIDENT, SPIR FOUNDATION
    Dayton Children’s Hospital
    Dayton, Ohio

    Former SPIR President - 2019

  • Roger Harned

    TREASURER, SPIR FOUNDATION
    Children’s Hospital of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado

    Former SPIR President - 2017

  • Leah Braswell

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Nationwide Children’s Hospital
    Columbus, Ohio

    Former SPIR President - 2023

  • Charles James

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Arkansas Children’s Hospital
    Little Rock, Arkansas

    Former SPIR President - 2012

  • Mark Hogan

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Nationwide Children’s Hospital
    Columbus, Ohio

    Former SPIR President - 2013

  • Murthy Chennapragada​

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Children’s Hospital at Westmead
    Sydney​, Australia

    Former SPIR President - 2025

  • Gulraiz Chaudry​

    PRESIDENT, SPIR
    Boston Children’s Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts

  • Shellie Josephs

    PRESIDENT ELECT, SPIR
    Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
    Portland, Oregon

Make an Impact Today

Every child deserves access to the best medical care, regardless of where they live. Pediatric Interventional Radiology is transforming how we treat young patients — offering safer procedures, shorter recoveries, and better outcomes. But access and knowledge remain uneven.

With your support, we can change that.