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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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
Averill, Sarah L.; Woods, Ryan W.; Desoky, Sarah M.; Alexandre Frigini, L.; Chetlen, Alison L.; Oliveira, Amy M.; Desperito, Elise; Belfi, Lily M. NAM National Plan for Health Workforce Well-being: Applications for Radiology. Academic Radiology. 2024 May; 31:2097-2108. Degenhardt, Katja; Schmidt, Simon; Aigner, Christoph S.; Kratzer, Fabian J.; Seiter, Daniel P.; Mueller, Max; Kolbitsch, Christoph; Nagel, Armin …
Michael Hartung, MD established a remote Global Health Elective program in which radiology residents can have an international impact from the comfort of their home or hospital workstation. Through his global health volunteer work, Dr. Hartung developed partnerships with the program’s two participating hospitals. Both the Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya and the Diospi-Suyana Hospital in Curahausi, Peru rely …