Abdominal Imaging and Intervention News
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Society of Abdominal Radiology names award after Elizabeth Sadowski
The Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) has renamed its Lifetime Achievement Award in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as the Ramchandani–Sadowski Award, recognizing the enduring contributions of Elizabeth Sadowski, MD in advancing a…
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in March 2026
Akl, Elie W.; Zeitoun, Ralph; Chehab, Omar; Li, Haiou; Varadarajan, Vinithra; Wu, Colin O.; Bertoni, Alain G.; Watson, Karol E.; Bluemke, David A.; Ambale-Venkatesh, Bharath; Lima, João A C. Sex-Difference of Associations Between Cigarette Smoking and Myocardial Fibrosis: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Journal of the American Heart Association. 2026 Mar; 15(5):e044664. Chhabra,…
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in February 2026
A listing of publications finalized by department members in February 2026.
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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.
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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…
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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,…
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J. Louis Hinshaw shares multidisciplinary approach on BackTable
UW Department of Radiology’s J. Louis Hinshaw, MD joined UW Department of Urology’s Jason Abel, MD and podcast host Ruchika Talwar, MD for the BackTable tumor board episode “Multidisciplinary Approaches to Renal Cancer Care.” Drs. Hinshaw and Abel work closely together in clinical and research realms through…
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in December 2025
A listing of publications finalized by department members in December 2025.
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The virtual future of colorectal cancer screening and prevention
According to data from a 20-year-long program led by Perry Pickhardt, MD and David Kim, MD, CT colonography (CTC) may be the best option for many patients to screen for colorectal cancer.
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2025
Burnside, Elizabeth S.; Grist, Thomas M.; Lasarev, Michael R.; Garrett, John W.; Morris, Elizabeth A. Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: A Leadership Survey. Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2025 May; 22(5):577-585. …
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Scott Reeder and John Garrett share insight on AI with HealthTech
Department Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD and Director of Informatics John Garrett, PhD explain how radiologists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are adopting and developing tools…
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Celebrating the 2025 resident class
On May 29, 2025, family, friends and colleagues gathered from near and far to join the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology in celebrating the 2025 resident class. Held in the…
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Department faculty visit the Netherlands for inaugural joint symposium
Faculty from the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology and the Cyclotron Research Group traveled to Rotterdam, the Netherlands in March 2025 for the inaugural Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Symposium that the…
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New Section of Emergency Radiology to be led by Stéphane Desouches
The UW Department of Radiology has established the new Section of Emergency Radiology to support the growing demand for imaging, led by inaugural section chief Stéphane Desouches, DO.
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in April 2025
Ahmad, Rana Armaghan; Marway, Prabhvir; Campello Jorge, Carlos Alberto; Monaghan, Katelyn; Satija, Divyaam; Ling, Carol; Fukuhara, Shinichi; Patel, Himanshu; Deeb, G. Michael; Burris, Nicholas; Yang, Bo. Distal anastomosis new entry tear in…
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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. …
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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…
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David Kim provides insight on colorectal cancer screening
Despite the benefits of being safer, taking less time, and having lower costs when compared to a traditional colonoscopy, CT scanning for colorectal cancer screening (CTC) has not been widely adopted at…
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Giuseppe Toia shares insight during AJR Forum
Last fall Giuseppe Toia, MD, an expert on CT imaging and the medical director of the UW/GE Healthcare CT Protocol Collaboration served as a panelist during the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR)…
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From fellow to faculty: Leslie Nelson’s incredible year
As the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology gears up for this year’s Zachary Clark Research Radiology Symposium, Leslie Nelson, DO reflects upon her incredible year of achievements. As a fellow at…
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in February 2025
AlRamahi, Ronnie W.; Woerner, Andrew; Rizvi, Hassan; Monroe, Eric J. Complicated appendicitis in the pediatric patient: interventional perspectives. Clinical Imaging. 2025 Feb; 118:110371. Badani, Aarav; Ozair, Ahmad; Khasraw, Mustafa; Woodworth, Graeme F.;…
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Celebrating our leaders on International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, we interviewed three of our leaders who uphold our department’s operations to the highest standards in educational, research, and clinical endeavors. Allison Grayev, MD, a…
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MKE Lifestyle interviews Scott Reeder and Thomas Grist about collaborative research with GE HealthCare
MKE Lifestyle, a publication specializing in coverage in the Milwaukee metro area, interviewed Scott Reeder, MD, PhD and Thomas Grist, MD for the article “Partnerships and Breakthroughs” published January 27, 2025. Focused…
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in January 2025
Bruce, Justine Yang; Burr, Adam; Kimple, Randall J.; Adam, David P.; Yu, Menggang; Piaskowski, Shari M.; Glazer, Tiffany A.; Hill, Patrick; Hartig, Gregory K.; McCulloch, Timothy M.; Wieland, Aaron M.; Trask, Diana;…
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UW Radiologists Scan 300-year-old Stradivarius Violin
Imagine holding a piece of history in your hands — a violin crafted over 300 years ago by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. Now imagine peering so deeply inside that you can count…
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New Section of Clinical Imaging Physics to be led by Alisa Walz-Flannigan
The UW Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics have established the new Section of Clinical Imaging Physics to provide technical expertise and coordination of physics resources in support of our clinical mission.…
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Department hosts first UW Radiology Summit
The Department of Radiology established a new tradition this year by hosting the first, annual University of Wisconsin Radiology Summit. During the week of January 20, 2025, radiologists from across the country…
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BBC interviews Perry Pickhardt on the use of AI in medical imaging
Perry Pickhardt, MD was quoted in the BBC article “How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren’t looking for,” published January 16, 2025. The article examines the use of AI in opportunistic…
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Perry Pickhardt and John Garrett among finalists for 2024 WARF Innovation Awards
Perry Pickhardt, MD and John Garrett, PhD are among the finalists for the 2024 Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Innovation Awards for their work, “Innovative Screening Tool for Age-Related Diseases,” which aims to provide a…
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Michael Hartung lends expertise to Radiopaedia
Michael Hartung, MD collaborated with Radiopaedia to launch a continuing medical education course, Abdominal CT Essentials, which covers abdominal CT protocols, search pattern, acute abdomen and cancer imaging. Through interactive cases and…
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in December 2024
Barkovich, Krister J.; Gibson, Amanda C.; Brahmbhatt, Sneh; Tadisetty, Sindhura; Wilds, Emory C.; Nelson, Leslie W.; Gupta, Meera; Gedaly, Roberto; Khurana, Aman. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of renal masses in the pre-transplant setting: literature…
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Meghan Lubner recognized as an outstanding educator and mentor, completes international tour
Over the past year, Meghan Lubner, MD received local and national awards in recognition of her exceptional commitment to education and mentorship. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health honored Dr. Lubner with…
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Perry Pickhardt receives Gold Medal from Society of Abdominal Radiology
Perry Pickhardt, MD accepted a Gold Medal at the annual Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) meeting in April. The Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by SAR and is awarded for an individual’s…
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Fred Lee reflects on career upon receipt of the SIR Gold Medal
Fred Lee Jr., MD accepted the Gold Medal, the highest honor that the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) bestows, at the society’s annual meeting in March. This honor is awarded to individuals who…
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UW Department of Radiology performs first histotripsy-based ablation by a radiology department in the U.S.
A UW Department of Radiology team of interventional radiologists, led by Erica Knavel Koepsel, MD, performed the first clinical histotripsy-based ablation in Wisconsin since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the procedure. Performed…
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NBC News interviews Scott Reeder about potential helium shortage
NBC News interviewed Scott Reeder, MD, PhD for the article “The U.S. just sold its helium stockpile. Here’s why the medical world is worried” that was published January 25, 2024. The article highlights the use of…
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Perry Pickhardt named Most Influential Radiology Researcher by AuntMinnie
AuntMinnie awarded Perry Pickhardt, MD this year’s Minnie in the category of “Most Influential Radiology Researcher.” The award recognizes his work on automated AI body composition tools for opportunistic computed tomography (CT) screening. CT scans are…
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Scott Reeder to Become Chair of UW Radiology Department
Internationally renowned physician-scientist and transformative leader, Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, will become the next chair of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH).
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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…
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Pickhardt and Lubner’s Research Featured on Cover of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence
Perry Pickhardt, MD and Meghan Lubner, MD’s research, “Fully Automated and Explainable Liver Segmental Volume Ratio and Spleen Segmentation at CT for Diagnosing Cirrhosis,” was featured on the cover of the September 2022 edition of Radiology: Artificial…
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Scott Reeder & Diego Hernando Receive R01 Grant
Scott Reeder, MD, PhD and Diego Hernando, PhD recently received an R01 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their project, “Fully Automated High-Throughput…
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Ground-Breaking #HOPE4LIVER Histotripsy Trial Begins at UW-Madison
Several members of the Department of Radiology, including Fred Lee, MD, Paul Laeseke, MD, PhD, and Timothy Ziemlewicz, MD, have been conducting pre-clinical research on histotripsy, a new non-invasive, non-thermal method to destroy tumors and other tissue, for more than 5 years. “Histotripsy is a novel technology based…
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Fred Lee Selected for 2021 Hector F. DeLuca Scientific Achievement Award
Congratulations to Professor Fred T. Lee Jr., MD for winning the 2021 Hector F. DeLuca Scientific Achievement Award. The award will be presented during the 2021 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit on October 7th, 2021. The Biohealth Summit is presented by BioForward and provides an opportunity…
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Guang-Hong Chen, Fred Lee, and Jamey Weichert Receive Distinguished Investigator Awards
Guang-Hong Chen, PhD, Jamey Weichert, PhD, and Fred Lee, MD, were selected as recipients of The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research’s 2021 Distinguished Investigator Award. This award recognizes individuals for their outstanding…
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Meghan Lubner Awarded ICTR Pilot Grant
Congratulations to Professor Meghan Lubner, MD, for receiving an ICTR Novel Methods Pilot Award. The UW Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (ICTR) Novel Methods Pilot Program aims to foster development of interdisciplinary collaborations that…