Farrell was honored for her decades of dedication to elevating the nuclear
medicine profession through leadership in accreditation, research, and
education. During her 17-year tenure with the Intersocietal Accreditation
Commission, she served as director of accreditation–nuclear/PET and later as director
of research, shaping national standards and driving quality improvement
initiatives that continue to impact patient care today. She has authored and
edited numerous textbooks, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles that serve
as foundational resources for technologists and educators. A dedicated mentor,
Farrell has inspired and guided countless technologists and students,
cultivating the next generation of leaders, educators, and authors in nuclear
medicine.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the SNMMI-TS,” said
Farrell. “Nuclear medicine has been my passion and my life’s work, and I have
been fortunate to serve this profession in so many rewarding ways—through
accreditation, research, mentorship, and education. Every opportunity in
my career has been a result of being involved in the Society. I encourage
everyone to become involved.”
An SNMMI-TS member since 1988, Farrell has been actively
involved in committee and leadership roles throughout her career. She has
served on the SNMMI-TS Publications Committee since 2003, the SNMMI Quality
Committee since 2014, and as CE editor and peer reviewer for the Journal of
Nuclear Medicine Technology since 2015. Farrell also served as a board member
of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board from 2014 to 2017,
holding roles including nuclear cardiology technologist specialty examination
chair and accreditation committee chair.
Farrell has received numerous honors throughout her career, including the SNMMI-TS Presidential Distinguished Service Award in 2022 and the SNMMI-TS Presidential Outstanding Achievement Award in both 2015 and 2004. She was named a Fellow of SNMMI-TS (FSNMMI-TS) in 2009 and a Fellow of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC) in 2012.