University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Annual research symposium celebrates trainee and student research

On Saturday, May 3, department members and alumni came together at the annual Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium to celebrate the outstanding research our trainees and medical students conduct over the year.  After a light breakfast and social hour, Department Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD welcomed attendees. During his opening remarks, Dr. Reeder shared that …

New Center for High Value Imaging to be led by Dania Daye

In 2024, UW Health and the UW School of Medicine Public Health launched the Center for High Value Imaging (CHVI) to improve patient access, experience and outcomes through high-value imaging. With Director Dania Daye, MD, PhD now at the helm, the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology center will transform the way diagnostic imaging and …

Thomas Grist discusses impact of rare earths restrictions in The Washington Post

Thomas Grist, MD was recently featured in The Washington Post’s “China’s restrictions on rare earths could hurt U.S. healthcare.” In the article, healthcare experts explain how patients suffering conditions like brain tumors, liver cancer, and heart attacks may be impacted if Beijing’s restriction of rare earth minerals leads to shortages. In the medical field, rare …

Weibo Cai honored by largest general scientific society

Weibo Cai, PhD has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. AAAS fellows are selected for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching and technology to administration in academia, industry and government to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the …

Faculty Spotlight: Mosa Alhamami

Mosa Alhamami, PhD joined the Section of Clinical Physics Imaging as an assistant professor (CHS) in 2025. Dr. Alhamami previously practiced as a clinical diagnostic medical physicist for several years in both an academic environment and private practice settings, following a residency training in diagnostic imaging physics at the Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences, …

Faculty Spotlight: Mohammed (Parvez) Bhuiyan

Mohammed (Parvez) Bhuiyan, PhD joined the department as the director of the Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility (RPF) as well as an associate professor in the Section of Imaging Sciences in April 2025. Dr. Bhuiyan obtained his master of science in organic chemistry from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. He studied in Japan where he earned his …

Faculty Spotlight: Dania Daye

Dania Daye, MD, PhD joined the department as vice chair of practice transformation, the inaugural director of the Center for High Value Imaging (CHVI), and associate professor in the Section of Interventional Radiology in April 2025. From the University of Pennsylvania, she obtained her PhD in bioengineering in 2013, a clinical research certificate in biostatistics …

Faculty Spotlight: Stéphane Desouches

Stéphane Desouches, DO joined the new Section of Emergency Radiology as an assistant professor (CHS) and section chief in April 2025. Dr. Desouches obtained his undergraduate degrees from the University of California, Santa Cruz and his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2012. He completed his internship and residency at …

Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in March 2025

Barrett, Kendall E.; Mixdorf, Jason C.; Svedjehed, Johan; Batterton, Jeanine; Eagleburger, Jennifer; Yan, Yongjun; Gagnon, Katherine; Aluicio-Sarduy, Eduardo; Barnhart, Todd E.; Engle, Jonathan W. Solid phase extraction chromatography-based radiochemical isolation of cyclotron-produced 51Mn from enriched 54Fe targets. Nuclear Medicine and Biology. 2025 March; 142-143:108989  Belfi, Lily M.; Retrouvey, Michele; Alexandre Frigini, L.; Harrington, Samantha; Verzani, …