President - Pediatric Imaging Council of North America at Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Reza Vali is a leader in pediatric nuclear medicine, serving as Program Director at the University of Toronto and Staff Physician at SickKids. His expertise is globally recognized, holding leadership roles like the Immediate Past President of the Pediatric Imaging Council of North America. He earned a Master of Science from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Vali demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering the next generation of medical professionals. He takes great pride in his long-standing role in reviewing and judging MD applicants for the University of Toronto, a top-ranked global institution where he has been a leading professor for over a decade.
He was the leading author of the official international practice guideline on pediatric PET/CT for oncology.
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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
President - Pediatric Imaging Council of North America
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview
How Reza shows up
Process Oriented
Late Adopter
Tough To Convince
Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.
Priorities
Topics Reza cares about
Pediatric Nuclear Medicine
His entire career, from his fellowship at SickKids to his leadership at the SNMMI, is dedicated to advancing nuclear medicine for children.
PET/CT Imaging
He is the leading author on the official practice guidelines for pediatric PET/CT in oncology and has published numerous studies on its application.
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Career
Work history
2-2023
President - Pediatric Imaging Council of North America
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
1-2023
Program Director Of Nuclear Medicine
University of Toronto
1-2022 - 1-2023
Associate Professor
University of Toronto
9-2018 - 12-2023
Staff Physician
St. Michael's Hospital
10-2014
Staff Physician, Division of Nuclear Medicine
The Hospital for Sick Children
In the press
Media appearances
PIC Newsletter – Winter 2024 (includes message from President Reza Vali, President – Pediatric Imaging Council of North America, SNMMI). Featured in Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) – Pediatric Imaging Council Newsletter
PIC Newsletter – Spring 2022 (features President Reza Vali, President – Pediatric Imaging Council of North America, SNMMI). Featured in Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) – Pediatric Imaging Council Newsletter
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