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R&D Spotlight: 4D Flow+ Cardiac MRI

The UW Department of Radiology awards research and development (R&D) funds to faculty and staff throughout the year to support early career researchers and new avenues of research imaging. By providing seed funding, the department enables investigators to obtain preliminary data in preparation for major grant applications. Sarv Priya, MD, MBBS recently received R&D funding …

Alumni Spotlight: Erin Bravo

Erin Bravo, MD completed her residency and Breast Imaging and Intervention fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

Fred Lee looks to a bright future for abdominal imaging and intervention

With the establishment of the Fred Lee Jr., MD Professorship of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention; the department looks forward to the next generation of novel ideas that Dr. Lee’s legacy will inspire.

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in January 2026

Bane, Octavia; Geahchan, Amine; Stocker, Daniel; Pavuluri, Swathi; Abboud, Ghadi; Kennedy, Paul; Sharma, Himanshu; Hectors, Stefanie J.; Thung, Swan; Jin, Ning; Fischman, Aaron; Markl, Michael; Reeder, Scott; Schiano, Thomas D.; Taouli, Bachir. Splanchnic hemodynamic parameters measured with 4D flow MRI can diagnose severe portal hypertension. European Radiology. 2026 Jan; 36(1):607-617.  Bejar, Andrea M.; Jaramillo Gonzalez, Maria; Hong, …

Annual UW Radiology Summit reaches new peaks

The second annual University of Wisconsin Radiology Summit gathered together new and familiar faces from across the country for a week of learning, connecting and skiing the majestic mountains in Park City, Utah. Hosted by the UW Department of Radiology, the Summit grew in attendance while continuing to provide a relaxed atmosphere ideal for the educational event.

Pallavi Tiwari’s AI research helps identify sex-specific risks associated with brain tumors

Pallavi Tiwari, PhD and former graduate student Ruchika Verma, PhD are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect subtle patterns in medical images to forecast how quickly a glioblastoma tumor can grow. From this, they can form a better understanding of what a patient’s prognosis may be as well as the best course of treatment.  During their …

RSNA features UW Health Smart Suite for increasing efficiencies

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) featured the new MRI Smart Suite at UW Health’s Eastpark Medical Center in the article, “Optimized MRI Suites Enable High-Volume Turnaround, Better Access for Patients,” which was published on May 8, 2025 and included in the recent RSNA News issue. University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD provided an overview …

Radiology hosts hands-on event for medical students

On April 3, 2025, the UW Department of Radiology hosted No Scalpel, No Problem, a hands-on workshop for medical students. Hosted in partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Radiology Interest Group (RIG) and Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG), the event was led by Jade Anderson, MD, and Sean Golden, MD and gave students experience …

Faculty and residents advocate for radiology at government events

Faculty and residents from the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology championed the importance of radiology research and patient care to state and federal officials. Through various efforts, faculty members Oliver Wieben, PhD; Robert Bour, MD; Jade Anderson, MD; Pallavi Tiwari, PhD; Anand Narayan, MD, PhD; and Mai Elezaby, MD shared their professional insights with government representatives and the public in pursuit …

Resident Wellness Committee fosters community

There’s no denying that residency can be an overwhelming time. One of the great benefits of training at the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology is the Resident Wellness Committee, run by residents, for residents.   When he began his residency in 2021, Cullen Fleming, MD could tell that the COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll …