SIR RFS Annual Hackathon (part 2)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Coordinator(s)

Gregg Khodorov, MD, MBA (he/him/his)

PGY-5 Integrated Diagnostic/Interventional Radiology Resident
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Radiology, United States

Facilitator(s)

Dogan Polat, MD

Resident
Mount Sinai Hospital, United States
Varun Singh, MD

Interventional Radiology Resident Physician
Massachusetts General Hospital, United States
Shakthi Kumaran Ramasamy, MD (he/him/his)

Postdoctoral
Research Fellow , United States
Rui Dai, MD, PhD

Interventional Radiology Resident
Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital, United States

Participants—students, residents, and fellows—will work on innovative solutions to real-world clinical challenges, guided through the process of ideation, prototyping, and intellectual property development. Using the Lean process model in healthcare innovation, the event will emphasize creativity and feasibility, with final presentations evaluated by expert judges. The educational component of the hackathon aims to foster innovation in interventional radiology, sharpen problem-solving skills, and introduce participants to the fundamentals of medical device development and intellectual property. A detailed outline of the event objectives, format, judging criteria, and educational value is provided to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

Learning Objectives:

Problem Solving: Provide hands-on experience in identifying and addressing clinical challenges in interventional radiology.
Educational Integration: Teach participants the Lean process model for healthcare innovation, emphasizing creativity, feasibility, and clinical relevance.