The Quality Improvement and Research Committee (QIRC) explores and pursues research projects of value to the field of vascular ultrasound. The QIRC is unique among SVU committees in that it resides within the SVU Foundation.

Duties include:

  • Responsible for soliciting and evaluating research proposals, overseeing the projects and disseminating the findings.

Committee Chairs

  • Douglas Wooster, MD RVT, Co-Chair
  • David M. Williams, MS RDCS RVT, Co-Chair

Committee Liaisons

  • David M. Williams, MS RDCS RVT, Board Liaison
  • Carol Dingeldey, Staff Liaison

Members

  • Jean Alessi-Chinetti, BA RDMS RVT FSVU
  • Mason Ashcraft, RDCS RVT RDMS
  • George Berdejo, BA RVT FSVU
  • Abraham Ettaher, MD BA RVT
  • Sherry Guthrie, RVT
  • J.P. Hughes, RVT RVS FSVU
  • Leni N. Karr, RVT
  • Agnes Lovell, RVT
  • Cheryl Matthews, RDMS RTR RVT
  • Tony Smet, BS RVT
  • Carol Stewart-Wilson, RN RVS
  • Denise Smith, MD PhD RPVI
  • David M. Williams, MS RDCS RVT
  • Douglas Wooster, MD RVT