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Led by Vivek Prabhakaran, MD, PhD, a group of researchers at UW-Madison are investigating ways to generate synthetic positron emission tomography (PET) images from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. By developing a reliable method to “translate” MRI images into certain types of PET images, the group hopes to cut down on the cost and risk for the …
The 2023 meeting of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) took place from June 3 to June 8 in Toronto, Canada. This year’s ISMRM is the first since the pandemic where all scientific sessions will be in person, though virtual attendees can view sessions with streaming. “Through careful planning we’re very fortunate …
Michael Veronesi, MD, PhD has joined the UW Department of Radiology as a Visiting Associate Professor (CHS) in the Neuroradiology section. Dr. Veronesi earned both his MD and his PhD in Medical Neuroscience from Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the IU School of Medicine …
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Korngold, E.K., Gollub, M.J., Kim, D.H., Moreno, C.C., de Prisco, G., Harisinghani, M. and Khatri, G. Update on The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC): the radiologist’s role. (2023) Abdominal Radiology, pp.1-11. Larson, M., Lovrec, P., Sadowski, E. A., Pirasteh, A. PET/MRI in Gynecologic Malignancy. (2023) Radiologic Clinics of North America, 61 …
At Medical Education Day on June 1, Greg Avey, MD received the 2023 Dean’s Teaching Award. This peer-selected honor recognizes his commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education. “As an educator, my passion lies in making a meaningful impact on the lives and careers of our exceptional and diverse group of medical students,” says Dr. …
After 23 years of service, Howard Rowley, MD, the Joseph F. Sackett Professor of Radiology, is retiring. On April 28, at the Park Hotel in Capitol Square, Dr. Rowley’s colleagues, peers, and friends gathered to celebrate his career. Dr. Rowley came to UW from the University of California in San Francisco in 1999, when both he …
On May 11, 2023, Steve Cho, MD was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Morning Show” to discuss how nuclear medicine is advancing cancer treatments. In this segment, Dr. Cho was able to clarify existing confusions and misconceptions about the emerging field of theranostics. After defining theranostics and describing how it works to target …
UW-Madison Leads in Theranostics Translational Research UW-Madison is poised to become a leader in the exciting and emerging field of theranostics, thanks in part to the efforts of Steve Cho, MD to coordinate collaboration and expand critical infrastructure. In theranostics treatments, a pharmaceutical agent targets tumors throughout the body. This agent has two radioactive labels: One to …
The use of abdominal computed tomography (CT) is increasingly common in Western medicine. While CT scans are useful for specific clinical purposes – for example, determining the cause of a patient’s acute abdominal pain – they also provide a wealth of supplementary data that often goes unused. CT scans can quantify bone mineral density, visceral …
The 25th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium was held at Union South on Friday, April 28, 2023. The symposium offers an opportunity for undergraduate researchers from all areas of study to showcase their work in a professional setting, which helps students build public speaking and presentation skills. Research mentorship is a priority to the faculty in …