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Publications by UW Radiology Faculty Finalized in June 2024

Adam, David P.; Grudzinski, Joseph J.; Marsh, Ian R.; Hill, Patrick M.; Cho, Steve Y.; Bradshaw, Tyler J.; Longcor, Jarrod; Burr, Adam; Bruce, Justine Y.; Harari, Paul M.; Bednarz, Bryan P. Voxel-Level Dosimetry for Combined Iodine 131 Radiopharmaceutical Therapy and External Beam Radiation Therapy Treatment Paradigms for Head and Neck Cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 2024 …

Meghan Lubner recognized as an outstanding educator and mentor, completes international tour

Over the past year, Meghan Lubner, MD received local and national awards in recognition of her exceptional commitment to education and mentorship. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health honored Dr. Lubner with the prestigious Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship Award, which was presented at this year’s Medical Education Day. On the …

Faculty Spotlight: Thomas “Tommy” LoDuca

Thomas LoDuca, MD joined the Breast Imaging and Intervention section as an Assistant Professor (CHS) in July.   He earned his bachelor of science in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison before obtaining his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. After completing his internship at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, Dr. LoDuca attended …

Alumni Spotlight: Jody Riherd, MD

Jody Riherd, MD completed her Diagnostic Radiology residency and Abdominal Imaging and Intervention fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She was recently appointed as department chair of imaging at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, where she previously served as section chair of ultrasound for 14 years. Learn more about Dr. Riherd, and her time …

Frederick Kelcz retires, leaves behind a lasting impact on patient care and advocacy

Frederick Kelcz, MD, PhD, FACR is set to retire in August, leaving behind an impressive legacy. Dr. Kelcz played a pivotal role in establishing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a clinical screening tool and was among the first wave of physicians to advocate for MRI screening for breast cancer. In answering the following questions, Dr. Kelcz …

Patient remains stroke-free for 15 years thanks to Beverly Aagaard Kienitz

In 2009, Beverly Aagaard Kienitz, MD and Bermans Iskandar, MD developed the wide arterial sparing encephalo-duro-synangiosis (WASEDS) procedure, which has kept their very first patient, Danielle, stroke-free for 15 years.   Dr. Aagaard Kienitz and Dr. Iskander developed the procedure as a treatment for Moyamoya disease after existing treatment did not work to stop Danielle’s strokes. Moyamoya disease is characterized …

Fellowship class of 2025-2026 announced

June 12, 2024 was the Radiology Fellowship Match Date, which is administered by the National Residency Match Program. The UW Department of Radiology’s Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, and Breast Imaging & Intervention fellowship programs participated in the match along with the Interventional Radiology Independent program. We are proud to announce our matches in the image …

News 3 Now interviewed Anand Narayan about accessible breast cancer screening

In a special segment for the Susan G. Komen ‘More Than Pink’ walk, News 3 Now spoke with Anand Narayan, MD, PhD regarding access to breast cancer screening.  Dr. Narayan highlights that while individuals may feel powerless against cancer, screenings are a powerful tool. He works to make breast cancer screening more available to everyone; with a …

Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub receives $49M federal grant

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) granted $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, an initiative to position Wisconsin as a global leader in personalized medicine. The UW Department of Radiology played a pivotal role in earning the federal tech hub designation and is on the forefront of the transformative …

Amy Fowler begins clinical trial to identify hormone-resistant breast cancer

Amy Fowler, MD, PhD harnesses the power of positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans in her new clinical study to improve the precision of early-stage breast cancer treatments prior to surgery.  By administering a targeted imaging agent and tracking it via simultaneous PET/MRI scans, Dr. Fowler can observe the effectiveness of hormone …