University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Celebrating the Resident Class of 2026

On June 12, 2026, the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology celebrated graduating residents at the Discovery Building. Colleagues, family members, and friends came together to reminisce with the graduates and recognize all that they accomplished during residency.   After a social hour, Department Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD welcomed attendees before passing the mic to Diagnostic Radiology Program Director Allison …

Charles Mistretta remembered as a pioneer in medical imaging

A renowned medical physicist with a profound impact on his students and colleagues, Charles Mistretta, PhD passed away on June 9, 2026.

Katrina Falk receives inaugural Howard A. Rowley Scholarship to share insights on histotripsy treatment

Katrina Falk, PhD is the inaugural recipient of the Howard A. Rowley Scholarship Fund from the UW Department of Radiology. Established in recognition of former Neuroradiology Section Chief Howard Rowley, MD, the fund honors Dr. Rowley’s love of research, passion for travel, and mentorship by providing financial support for a student to present their research …

UW faculty share with media the benefits of AI tools in breast imaging

Mai Elezaby, MD and Ryan Woods, MD, MPH are assessing how AI screening technology can be used to help analyze mammograms. 

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2026

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

‘Buyer beware’ of whole-body MRI scans, cautions Scott Reeder in prominent op-ed

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 …

Scott Reeder receives Gold Medal from ISMRM

On May 11, 2026, UW Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD accepted the Gold Medal from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) during the organization’s annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The first recipient from UW–Madison, Dr. Reeder received the honor for his contributions to the development and clinical translation of advanced MR imaging technologies that are focused on some of the most important health challenges …

Frank Korosec steps down as section chief of Imaging Sciences, Alan McMillan assumes role

In January 2026, Frank Korosec, PhD stepped down from his role as section chief of Imaging Sciences after 15 years of impactful leadership; passing the mantle to Alan McMillan, PhD.  

Mark Schiebler will retire from UW Radiology after 19 years

Mark Schiebler, MD is departing from the UW Department of Radiology after 19 years of service. During his time with the department, Dr. Schiebler held numerous leadership roles; including chief of the Section of Thoracic Imaging and program director of the MRI/MBA fellowship.  Read the Q&A with Dr. Schiebler below to learn more about his time at UW–Madison.  Why did you decide to pursue a career in …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in April 2026

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