SCCT is saddened to share the passing of U. Joseph Schoepf, MD, FACR, FAHA, FNASCI, FSCBT-MR, FSCCT — described by his colleagues as a visionary leader and world-renowned cardiovascular imager.

At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Dr. Schoepf served as director of the division of cardiovascular imaging, vice chair for research in radiology and assistant dean for clinical research, with faculty appointments in radiology, medicine and pediatrics. Dr. Schoepf's pioneering work in CT, MRI, image post-processing, and AI has transformed cardiac imaging and impacted patients worldwide.

He was a dedicated SCCT Annual Scientific Meeting faculty member through 2023, a frequent JCCT contributor and served on key SCCT initiatives. 

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SCCT shares the sad news of his passing on October 20, 2024, at age 75.

Professor Kalender’s groundbreaking work in CT imaging, from pioneering spiral CT to innovations in dose reduction, has profoundly impacted diagnostic radiology. His leadership at the Institute of Medical Physics at Friedrich-Alexander University and contributions to cardiac CT imaging have left an enduring legacy in imaging. His work will continue to benefit the field and inspire future generations.

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Dr. Melvin Clouse, an esteemed radiology expert and former chair at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, passed away in 2024 at age 90. Known for advancing noninvasive cardiac imaging, he contributed significantly to electron-beam and multidetector CT technology. His collaboration with the Framingham Heart Study and work on coronary evaluation using advanced CT imaging influenced national health guidelines on statins. Over his career, he published more than 235 peer-reviewed articles and was a Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (FSCCT).

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The cardiac imaging community mourns the passing of Elden Rand, longtime member and Fellow of SCCT. Lovingly referred to as "essentially a very smart big kid," Dr. Rand had a deep love of learning, which was evident by his regular attendances at SCCT educational events, such as Annual Scientific Meetings and Read with the Expert sessions.

A service-centered individual, Dr. Rand could be seen occasionally wearing a bright or festive holiday suit while caring for patients at North Central Heart Institute and Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.