University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
As the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology gears up for this year’s Zachary Clark Research Radiology Symposium, Leslie Nelson, DO reflects upon her incredible year of achievements. As a fellow at last year’s symposium, she captivated the audience with her groundbreaking research on semaglutide therapy, earning the Best Oral Presentation award. Now, as an …
AlRamahi, Ronnie W.; Woerner, Andrew; Rizvi, Hassan; Monroe, Eric J. Complicated appendicitis in the pediatric patient: interventional perspectives. Clinical Imaging. 2025 Feb; 118:110371. Badani, Aarav; Ozair, Ahmad; Khasraw, Mustafa; Woodworth, Graeme F.; Tiwari, Pallavi; Ahluwalia, Manmeet S.; Mansouri, Alireza. Immune checkpoint inhibitors for glioblastoma: emerging science, clinical advances, and future directions. Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2025 …
In honor of International Women’s Day, we interviewed three of our leaders who uphold our department’s operations to the highest standards in educational, research, and clinical endeavors. Allison Grayev, MD, a professor in the Section of Neuroradiology, serves as the Diagnostic Radiology Resident program director. Prior to being appointed to that role in 2024, …
A career in academic medicine is more than a job — it’s a calling. Faculty in the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology balance the art of teaching, clinical practice, and the pursuit of groundbreaking research, all while shaping the future of medical imaging. But with so many responsibilities, navigating the career landscape can be …
MKE Lifestyle, a publication specializing in coverage in the Milwaukee metro area, interviewed Scott Reeder, MD, PhD and Thomas Grist, MD for the article “Partnerships and Breakthroughs” published January 27, 2025. Focused on Wisconsin’s recent Tech Hub designation and the University of Wisconsin’s longstanding collaboration with GE HealthCare, the article also featured GE HealthCare VP-Advanced …
Radiologic Tech Lead for MRI Thomas McKinlay retired in January 2025 after working at UW Health for 31 years. Tom started his career at UW Health as a diagnostic radiology technologist. After a year, he went to CT for three years before finishing his career supporting MRI. He focused on patient care, construction, equipment, and …
Thekla H. Oechtering, MD, PD Dr med joined the Cardiovascular Imaging section as an assistant professor (tenure) and director of 4D flow MRI in 2025. She has also served as the co-director of Radius since 2024. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Lübeck in Germany and completed her residency at the University …
Bruce, Justine Yang; Burr, Adam; Kimple, Randall J.; Adam, David P.; Yu, Menggang; Piaskowski, Shari M.; Glazer, Tiffany A.; Hill, Patrick; Hartig, Gregory K.; McCulloch, Timothy M.; Wieland, Aaron M.; Trask, Diana; Oliver, Kate; Longcor, Jarrod; Rogus-Pulia, Nicole; Cho, Steve Y.; Bednarz, Bryan; Harari, Paul M. Safety and toxicity of Iopofosine I 131 (CLR 131) …
Imagine holding a piece of history in your hands — a violin crafted over 300 years ago by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. Now imagine peering so deeply inside that you can count the rings on the wood pieces used. This is exactly what our radiologists and research staff experienced when they had the rare opportunity …
Are we ready for an AI oncologist? This is the question Pallavi Tiwari, PhD posed during her TEDxOshkosh talk on November 16, 2024. Dr. Tiwari emphasized that AI is not magic or an evil, mysterious entity; it is simply a technology. A technology that has the potential to revolutionize the future of cancer treatment. Dr. …