Brazilian Academy of Radiological Sciences: Foundation

Brazilian Academy of Radiological Sciences (ABCR Portuguese acronyms), inspired by existing models, act exclusively as an honorary scientific society with the objective of promoting, disseminating and valuing activities that contribute to the development and stimulation of philosophical, scientific, and technological knowledge in Radiology. The objective of this work is to present the ABCR, its foundation, objectives, and composition. In addition to emphasizing the importance of the initiative to stimulate Brazilian research in Radiological Sciences professionals through academic-scientific work and the concept of science as a fundamental factor for the national technological development. The methodology consisted of approaching the conception, objectives, and composition of the ABCR through its founder-creator components. ABCR is an organ of the Brazilian Association of Radiology Technologists (ABTER Portuguese acronyms) and have professionals representing all federative units, except ES, MA, SE, TO and RR (Portuguese acronyms). ABCR was be inaugurated in an unprecedented way through its founders, bringing to light the scientific, academic, and professional relevance of its members in the face of expressive actions in the field of Radiological Sciences in Brazil. Keywords: Scientific Academy; Radiological Sciences; Radiology Technologist