ACR appoints Carlos as editor in chief of JACR

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ruth Carlos as editor in chief of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, effective January 2019.

Dr. Ruth Carlos. Carlos succeeds Dr. Bruce Hillman, the founding editor of JACR. Carlos has served JACR as an author, reviewer, and member of the editorial board for the past 10 years. She established the journal's digital media portfolio, including the JACR blog, "Radiology Firing Line" podcast, and #JACR tweet chats. She previously served as deputy editor of JACR starting in 2013.

Carlos has also been a reviewer for 10 scientific journal publications and has authored 131 peer-reviewed publications. She will assume the role of editor in chief following a three-month transition period beginning in October 2018.