Career paths rarely follow a straight line. For Samuel Brady, MS, PhD, what began as a passion for theoretical physics and dreams of working at CERN (the European Laboratory for Particle Physics) evolved into a distinguished career in medical physics, where scientific discovery directly improves patient care. Featured in the American Board of Radiology’s Volunteer Spotlight, Dr. Brady shares how a pivotal conversation with a mentor led him to make a “quantum leap” from abstract physics to pediatric radiology, ultimately shaping a career defined by clinical impact, leadership, and service to the next generation of radiology professionals.
To learn more about Dr. Brady’s remarkable journey from aspiring theoretical physicist to nationally recognized leader in pediatric medical physics, readers are encouraged to explore the full American Board of Radiology Volunteer Spotlight article, “MP: He Made the Quantum Leap to Medical Physics.” The feature offers deeper insight into the mentors, experiences, and opportunities that shaped his career, as well as his ongoing contributions to radiology education and ABR volunteer service. Read the complete article here: https://www.theabr.org/beam/volunteer-spotlight-mp-august-2026/.
Glenn Miñano is a media specialist in the Department of Radiology, providing graphic design, photography, printing, video services, and administration of the department’s online properties. His works have been published in several medical articles, such as the American Journal of Radiology and the American Institute of Ultrasound. He has been providing these services to the Radiology Department since 1996.
Editor: Meredith Towbin
