Learn more about our 2026 ECS RISE Award Recipient through this latest episode of the Kinked Wire Podcast! In this episode, AJ Gunn, MD, FSIR, talks about his commitment to community building and supporting early‑career IRs. Dr. Gunn reflects on the influences that shaped him, early‑career challenges, building strong professional relationships, managing workload and initiatives like the Virtual Angio Club, as well as his vision for the Renal/GU Clinical Specialty Council and key takeaways from SIR Annual Meeting activities.