Prof. Kimberly Applegate

University of Kentucky / International Commission on Radiological Protection

Kimberly Applegate (USA) is the chair of Committee 3 of the ICRP, focusing on radiation protection in medicine. Dr. Applegate is a professor of radiology and pediatrics, division chief of pediatric radiology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and radiology liaison for quality at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Dr. Applegate is a leader in radiology— Dr. Applegate’s policy and research work, including 200 publications, has resulted in an improved understanding of the structure, process, and outcomes of how pediatric imaging is practiced, including the volume of ionizing imaging in children, the variation in radiation dose in pediatric CT, and the standardization of practice for both children--and adults. She has worked collaboratively around the world across medical specialties and geographic boundaries through IAEA, WHO, IRPA, and others to improve access to best practices.
From its start in 2007 to the present, she has worked on the Steering Committee for the Image Gently Campaign to improve safe and effective imaging care of children worldwide. Kimberly has received a number of awards that include the 2019 AAPM’s Honorary Membership and the American Association for Women in Radiology’s Marie Sklowdoska Curie Award for her unique roles in leadership and outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in the Radiology professions.