Category: News

Anand Narayan CHDR Community Spotlight

The following interview was conducted by the Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR). CHDR Community Spotlight: Anand Narayan, MD, PhD (he/him) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here at CHDR, we are lucky to count Dr. Anand Narayan — professor in the Breast Imaging section and inaugural vice chair of health equity in the Department …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in September 2026

A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in September 2026.

AI and cancer research discussed on Cap Times Idea Fest panel

At a Cap Times Idea Fest panel on Sept. 25, Christoph Lee, MD, MS, MBA; Pallavi Tiwari, PhD; and Irene Ong, PhD answered the hard questions about how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare for patients, doctors, and researchers and the concerns that come with those changes.

Targeting pain and improving lives: Faculty expand access to tumor ablation

Monica Cooley, MD and John Swietlik, MD use tumor ablation techniques to address pain, functionality, and overall quality of life in patients.

Brain MRI study links neighborhood context with neurological health outcomes

In a study of over 2,800 patients, researchers including John-Paul (JP) Yu, MD, PhD; Elizabeth M. Stoeckl, MD; and Richard Bruce, MD found that brains age faster among residents living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Neighborhood deprivation connected to breast cancer mortality

Lewis Jordan, MD, MPH, MS and co-authors Mai Elezaby, MD, and Anand Narayan, MD, PhD found that women living in underserved areas, Black women, and women who prefer languages other than English are significantly less likely to get screened for breast cancer.

Faculty Spotlight: Aaron Cronican

Aaron Cronican, MD joined the Division of Community Radiology as a clinical assistant professor in September 2026.

Faculty Spotlight: Sanchay Jain

Sanchay Jain, MD, MBBS joined the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Section as an assistant professor (CHS) in 2026.

Richard Bruce brings a radiologist’s perspective on AI to legislative committee

During Richard Bruce, MD’s presentation to the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care on Sept. 9, 2026 he shared how technology in radiology has evolved over time.

Medical students gain firsthand research experience through summer programs

This summer, 12 medical students gained valuable hands-on experience in radiology by participating in research projects through the Shapiro Summer Research Program, the Radiology Equity Program, and the Nth Dimensions Program.