With heavy hearts, we are informing the Chapter of the passing of our Chapter President, Jian Z. Wang, Ph.D., DABR.  Jian passed away due to medical complications arising from the sudden rupture of a brain aneurysm.  Dr. Wang is survived by his wife and 11 year old son.

Jian’s remains have been cremated in a private ceremony, and his colleagues at Ohio State University are working with Mrs. Wang for the scheduling of a memorial service in the coming weeks.  Currently, Mrs. Wang is asking for the Medical Physics Community’s patience and understanding as she comes to terms with her loss.  As soon as we have the details, we will alert the Chapter of the memorial so that those who wish to pay their respects may attend.  Once provided, these memorial service details will be posted on our Chapter website.

In response to many requests, we will be collecting donations to honor the memory of Jian Wang.  All donations will go directly to the support of Jian’s family.  The PayPal link above (now closed) will allow you to make a donation through the website.  For those who wish to write a check, please make it out to: Ohio River Valley Chapter, AAPM.  Checks should be mailed to:

Rebecca Richardson, M.S., DABR
4500 Churchman Ave. Ste 100
Louisville, KY 40215

Please include a note specifying the check should be counted toward Dr. Wang’s Memorial Fund.

Michael S. Gossman, M.S., DABR
ORVC Acting President

Matthew A. Meineke, Ph.D., DABR
ORVC Past President

Rebecca Richardson, M.S., DABR
ORVC Secretary / Treasurer