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Welcome to the New Trainees (2023-2024)

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 …

Welcome to the New Trainees (2023-2024)

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 …

Faculty Spotlight: Labros Meimetis

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 …

What We Published This Month (June 2023)

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 Appointed to Joseph F. Sackett Professorship

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. 

UW Saves Waste – and Time – With Sustainable CT Practices

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% …

Cristopher Meyer, MD: All-Around Excellence

After 13 years at UW–Madison, Cristopher Meyer, MD, a Professor in the Thoracic Imaging Section, is retiring. In each of Dr. Meyer’s many roles – including physician, professor, researcher, reviewer, mentor, colleague, and more – his commitment to excellence is evident. He will be sorely missed for his expertise, his clinical skill, and his humor.  …

2023 Departmental Promotions Announced

The Department of Radiology is pleased to announce the following promotions, effective June 18, 2023.  Paul Laeseke, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Interventional Radiology Section  Mark Kleedehn, MD Associate Professor (CHS), Interventional Radiology Section Michael Woods, MD Associate Professor (CHS), Interventional Radiology Section Ryan Woods, MD Associate Professor (CHS), Breast Imaging Section and Community Radiology Section  …

A New Screening Tool for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

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 …

ISMRM 2023 Highlight

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 …