University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Pallavi Tiwari’s AI research helps identify sex-specific risks associated with brain tumors

Pallavi Tiwari, PhD and former graduate student Ruchika Verma, PhD are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect subtle patterns in medical images to forecast how quickly a glioblastoma tumor can grow. From this, they can form a better understanding of what a patient’s prognosis may be as well as the best course of treatment.  During their …

RSNA features UW Health Smart Suite for increasing efficiencies

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) featured the new MRI Smart Suite at UW Health’s Eastpark Medical Center in the article, “Optimized MRI Suites Enable High-Volume Turnaround, Better Access for Patients,” which was published on May 8, 2025 and included in the recent RSNA News issue. University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD provided an overview …

Radiology hosts hands-on event for medical students

On April 3, 2025, the UW Department of Radiology hosted No Scalpel, No Problem, a hands-on workshop for medical students. Hosted in partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Radiology Interest Group (RIG) and Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG), the event was led by Jade Anderson, MD, and Sean Golden, MD and gave students experience …

Faculty and residents advocate for radiology at government events

Faculty and residents from the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology championed the importance of radiology research and patient care to state and federal officials. Through various efforts, faculty members Oliver Wieben, PhD; Robert Bour, MD; Jade Anderson, MD; Pallavi Tiwari, PhD; Anand Narayan, MD, PhD; and Mai Elezaby, MD shared their professional insights with government representatives and the public in pursuit …

Resident Wellness Committee fosters community

There’s no denying that residency can be an overwhelming time. One of the great benefits of training at the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology is the Resident Wellness Committee, run by residents, for residents.   When he began his residency in 2021, Cullen Fleming, MD could tell that the COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll …

Faculty Spotlight: Katharine Molinarolo

Katharine (Katey) Molinarolo, MD joined the Division of Community Radiology as a clinical assistant professor in November 2025. Dr. Molinarolo completed her bachelor’s and medical degrees at UW–Madison. During her residency at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, she served as chief resident. She returned to UW for her abdominal imaging and intervention fellowship in …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in November 2025

Atha, Jarron; Eddy, Rachel L.; Guo, Junfeng; Newell, John D.; Castro, Mario; Ranallo, Frank N.; Fain, Sean B.; Sieren, Jessica C.; Hoffman, Eric A. Harmonized low-dose computed tomographic protocols for quantitative lung imaging using dose modulation and advanced reconstructions. Medical Physics. 2025 Nov; 52(11):e70125.  Basree, Mustafa M.; Witt, Jacob S.; Uboha, Nataliya V.; Lubner, Meghan; Minter, Rebecca; Weber, …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in October 2025

Alstott, James; Harrold, Eliza; Pozniak, Myron; Achufusi, Amaka. Renal Papillary Necrosis Complicating Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy. Kidney Medicine. 2025 Oct; 7(10):101082.  Bice, Curran; Lin, Tiffany; Longley, B. Jack; Kubica, Phillip; Pfau, Patrick; Weber, Sharon; Kleedehn, Mark. Percutaneous Drainage for Pancreatitis, Panniculitis, and Polyarthritis Syndrome. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2025 Oct; 36(10):1623-1626.el.  Buvat, Irène; Dutta, Joyita; Jha, Abhinav …

For the love of learning: Lonie Salkowski’s drive for education

Lonie Salkowski, MD, PhD brings three qualities to the world of radiology education: passion, creativity and a spirit of intellectual generosity. Through her innovative approaches to curriculum development, she is deeply committed to refining the best practices for teaching students and sharing her insights with fellow educators, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Dr. …

UW Radiology Faculty & Trainees Present at RSNA 2025

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting will be held November 30 – December 4, 2025 in Chicago. Many of our department’s faculty, trainees and affiliated students will present as noted in the below schedule. In addition to presenting, many of our department members participate in social events, scientific abstracts, and more. Thomas Grist, MD …