Dr. Carson's career is distinguished by scientific prowess, the ability to lead and collaborate, and extraordinary dedication. In addition to authoring or co-authoring nearly 900 published works, including more than 170 peer-reviewed papers, he has maintained exceptionally strong involvement in professional societies.
Dr. Carson has ceaselessly given his time and talent to 20 national and international organizations, including serving as president of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine. His contributions over nearly 40 years have helped improve the safety and efficacy of imaging, and his efforts continue today with his role as scientific coordinator of RSNA’s Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers Alliance, whose mission is to make radiologic imaging more quantitative. Dr. Carson regards his extensive involvement in societies as a natural role for a medical physicist, one that enables service toward both improving current health care and developing knowledge and capabilities for the future.