University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
On June 12, 2023, Erica Knavel Koepsel, MD was featured on Channel 27 News and WKOW.com to discuss her work in using noninvasive cryoablation techniques to treat prostate cancer. In addition, she was featured in news segments on television stations across Wisconsin. Traditional treatments for prostate cancer – like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation – can be invasive and …
The clinical variability of computed tomography (CT) scans can add to the radiologist’s load by demanding extra time and mental energy. RadUnity Corp., a UW spin-off led by Timothy Szczykutowicz, PhD, aims to address that problem, by developing and implementing a system for harmonizing medical images. On July 7, a Madison Startups article reported that the company had secured $500,000 …
More than 32.5 million adults in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), a joint disorder with causes pain, limited joint mobility, and psychological distress. In many cases, knee replacement surgery (also called “total knee arthroplasty” or TKA) is a highly effective treatment to reduce pain. But for some patients suffering from OA, knee replacement …
Kathleen Fink, MD has joined the joined the Neuroradiology Section as a Clinical Professor (CHS). She will also spend one day a week with the Community Radiology Division. Dr. Fink earned her medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She joins us after serving as a Radiologist at Radiology Partners in Indiana. Q: Where …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Radiology is excited to welcome the incoming class of trainees! Our residency program is continually recognized as one of the best in the country. That excellence is the result of a number of factors, including carefully crafted and supported call experiences, high-quality didactics, and a strong culture of camaraderie …
The University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Radiology is excited to welcome the incoming class of trainees! Our residency program is continually recognized as one of the best in the country. That excellence is the result of a number of factors, including carefully crafted and supported call experiences, high-quality didactics, and a strong culture …
Labros Meimetis, PhD has joined the Imaging Sciences Section as a Research Assistant Professor. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Stony Brook University. Q: Where are you from? A: I am from Vancouver, Canada. Q: Why did …
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Chang, K.J., Kim, D.H., Lalani, T.K., Paroder, V., Pickhardt, P.J., Shaish, H., Bates, D.D.B. Radiologic T staging of colon cancer: renewed interest for clinical practice. (2023) Abdominal Radiology. DOI: 10.1007/s00261-023-03904-2. Guglielmo, F.F., Barr, R.G., Yokoo, T., Ferraioli, G., Lee, J.T., Dillman, J.R., Horowitz, J.M., Jhaveri, K.S., Miller, F.H., Modi, R.Y. and Mojtahed, …
Tabby Kennedy, MD has been appointed to a five-year term as the Joseph F. Sackett Professor of Radiology, starting July 1, 2023. This selection reflects Dr. Kennedy’s exceptional record of service both within the Department and on the national stage.
The effects of climate change and environmental disaster are no longer confined to news headlines or speculation. Take, for example, this week’s air quality advisory in Madison – the result of smoke from Canadian wildfires. These realities emphasize the need to prioritize sustainability in medical practice. Currently, the American healthcare industry consumes close to 10% …