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Perry Pickhardt named Most Influential Radiology Researcher by AuntMinnie

AuntMinnie awarded Perry Pickhardt, MD this year’s Minnie in the category of “Most Influential Radiology Researcher.” The award recognizes his work on automated AI body composition tools for opportunistic computed tomography (CT) screening.  CT scans are often used for a specific clinical purpose – like determining the cause of a patient’s acute abdominal pain. However, these scans also provide …

Campus-wide Symposium Supports Collaboration Among AI/ML Researchers

The emerging field of machine learning (ML), a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science, has exciting potential applications to healthcare and medicine. In medical imaging, specifically, ML tools may accelerate productivity and improve diagnostic accuracy.  However, implementation is a major challenge to the field. Pallavi Tiwari, PhD, who leads UW-Madison’s Machine Learning for Medical Learning …

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Shore

Matthew Shore, MD has joined the Pediatric Radiology section as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Shore completed his Fellowship and Residency with UW Hospital & Clinics before joining Madison Radiologists SC in 2019. Where are you from? Glenview, IL Why did you choose radiology?   It’s the perfect combination of anatomy, technology, and a fast work pace. …

What We Published This Month (September 2023)

Breast Imaging  Bevers, T.B., Niell, B.L., Baker, J.L., Bennett, D.L., Bonaccio, E., Camp, M.S., Chikarmane, S., Conant, E.F., Eghtedari, M., Flanagan, M.R. and Hawley, J. NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, Version 1.2023: Featured Updates to the NCCN Guidelines. (2023) Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 21(9), pp.900-909.  Peterson, M.S., Gegios, A.R., Elezaby, …

Scott Reeder to Become Chair of UW Radiology Department

Internationally renowned physician-scientist and transformative leader, Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, will become the next chair of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH).

Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Warner

Joshua Warner, MD, PhD has joined the Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Section as an Assistant Professor (CHS). He completed fellowships in Radiology Informatics and Abdominal Imaging at the Mayo Clinic.  Where are you from?  I am from Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Why did you choose radiology?   Through undergraduate research, I met several MD/PhDs who emphasized the need …

Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Fage

Joshua Fage, MD has joined the Neuroradiology Section as an Assistant Professor (CHS). He most recently completed a musculoskeletal imaging and intervention fellowship in 2023 at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and previously practiced in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Wisconsin Radiology Specialists.  Where are you from?  I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, which is the hub for …

Inaugural Mentorship Program Connects Faculty and First-Year Residents

The Department of Radiology has launched a new mentorship program that pairs each first-year resident with a faculty member. Throughout their time at UW-Madison, the residents will benefit from the guidance and support of their mentors.  Thomas Grist, MD, the Chair of the Department of Radiology, developed the program to benefit both trainees and faculty.  …

Meghan Lubner Received Lifetime Honored Educator Award

Meghan Lubner, MD has received the 2023 Lifetime Honored Educator Award from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). This prestigious award is given to recognizes her investment to furthering radiologic education through the creation of high-quality educational content.  Dr. Lubner’s history of participation with RSNA – from completing their Advanced Grant Writing Course in …

Faculty Share Their Stories in the OMA Speaker Series

A monthly dinner and speaker series hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) brings in a diverse array of accomplished faculty to share stories of their paths to medicine. In addition to encouraging diversity and inclusivity, the speaker series also creates the opportunity for medical students and faculty to form connections.  Three faculty members from the …