University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Austin Webs, DO, MBA joined the Division of Community Radiology and the Section of Breast Imaging and Intervention as clinical assistant professor in July 2026. From Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, he earned both his master of business administration and his medical degree in 2020. Dr. Webs interned at Hennepin County Medical Center in …
A renowned medical physicist with a profound impact on his students and colleagues, Charles Mistretta, PhD passed away on June 9, 2026.
As health-conscious consumers seek elective whole-body MRI scans, UW Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD contends that this latest medical trend is not recommended and not worth the risk. He and co-author Matthew Davenport, MD, MBA from University of Michigan outlined their case in “Elective MRI Screening of the General Public—Buyer Beware,” an …
The UW Department of Radiology will proudly host Christopher Hess, MD, PhD as the keynote speaker for the annual Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium on Saturday, April 25, 2026. His presentation, “The Innovator’s Mindset in Medical Imaging,” will draw upon his experience as a renowned neuroradiologist specializing in MRI, a driver of sustainability in the field, and …
Noemi Brunner, MD joined the Section of Emergency Radiology as a clinical professor in March 2026. Dr. Brunner attended Escuela Mexicana de Medicina for medical school and the American British Cowdray Hospital for residency. She completed a CT and MRI Fellowship at the Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición, and an emergency radiology fellowship at the …
The second annual University of Wisconsin Radiology Summit gathered together new and familiar faces from across the country for a week of learning, connecting and skiing the majestic mountains in Park City, Utah. Hosted by the UW Department of Radiology, the Summit grew in attendance while continuing to provide a relaxed atmosphere ideal for the educational event.
Jennifer (Pitts) Jupitz, MD joined the Section of Emergency Radiology as a clinical assistant professor in January 2026. She obtained her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed her diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, where she served as chief resident. Where are you from? I grew …
Kevin McDonald, MD joined the Sections of Cardiovascular Imaging and Thoracic Imaging in 2026. Dr. McDonald attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati before completing his intern year, residency, and cardiothoracic imaging fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. During his residency, he was awarded the Medical Student Award for Outstanding Teaching by …
Leonardo Rivera-Rivera, PhD obtained his PhD in physics and completed his postgraduate studies in MRI neuroimaging at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Before joining the Section of Imaging Sciences as an assistant professor in 2026, Dr. Rivera-Rivera worked in the Department of Medicine as an associate scientist in the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). Currently, …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and UW Health will assess whether artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively assist radiologists in the interpretation of mammograms as part of a national clinical trial. Wisconsin media outlets interviewed Christoph Lee, MD, MS, MBA; Mai Elezaby, MD; and Ryan Woods, MD, MPH about the exciting potential of improving cancer detection and reducing unnecessary callbacks and …