Cardiovascular Imaging News
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2026
A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2026.
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‘Buyer beware’ of whole-body MRI scans, cautions Scott Reeder in prominent op-ed
As health-conscious consumers seek elective whole-body MRI scans, UW Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD contends that this latest medical trend is not recommended and not worth the risk. He…
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Scott Reeder receives Gold Medal from ISMRM
On May 11, 2026, UW Department of Radiology Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD accepted the Gold Medal from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) during the organization’s annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The…
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Mark Schiebler will retire from UW Radiology after 19 years
Mark Schiebler, MD is departing from the UW Department of Radiology after 19 years of service. During his time with the department, Dr. Schiebler held numerous leadership roles; including chief of the Section of Thoracic Imaging and program director of the MRI/MBA fellowship. …
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in April 2026
A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in April 2026.
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Department celebrates trainee and student research at annual symposium
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, nearly 100 UW Department of Radiology members and alumni celebrated high-caliber radiology research projects conducted by trainees and medical students over the past year.
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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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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…
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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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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in December 2025
A listing of publications finalized by department members in December 2025.
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Faculty Spotlight: Kevin McDonald
Kevin McDonald, MD joined the Sections of Cardiovascular Imaging and Thoracic Imaging in 2026. Dr. McDonald attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati before completing his intern year, residency, and cardiothoracic…
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Joseph Sackett’s legacy of leadership and innovation
Although Joseph Sackett, MD stepped down as chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology 30 years ago, his impact continues to be felt throughout the field. From advancing spine imaging…
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Department of Radiology announces recent promotions and appointments
The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology proudly announces the following faculty promotions and appointments. Tyler Bradshaw, PhD – Promoted to Associate Professor (CHS)A member of the Section of Imaging Sciences, Section…
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Erica Knavel Koepsel recognized at faculty investiture celebration
On June 18, 2025, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health honored incredible faculty members at their Faculty Investiture Celebration. One of the honorees, Erica Knavel Koepsel, MD formally received recognition…
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Nicholas Burris appointed inaugural David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD Professorship in Radiology
On July 1, 2025, Nicholas Burris, MD began a 5-year term as the inaugural David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD Professorship in Radiology. Dr. Burris formally received the honor at the 2025 University of Wisconsin…
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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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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,…
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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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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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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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Faculty Spotlight: Thekla Oechtering
Thekla H. Oechtering, MD, PD Dr med joined the Cardiovascular Imaging section as an assistant professor (tenure) and director of 4D flow MRI in 2025. She has also served as the co-director…
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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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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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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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Faculty Spotlight: Nicholas Burris
Nicholas Burris, MD joined the Cardiovascular Imaging section as an associate professor in 2025. He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency, a T32 postdoctoral research fellowship and clinical fellowship in Cardiac and Pulmonary…
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Bluemke and Pickhardt receive Lifetime Honored Educator Awards
At the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting, David Bluemke, MD, MSB, PhD and Perry Pickhardt, MD were honored for their outstanding contributions to radiology education; each receiving a Lifetime Honored Educator Award from…
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Thomas Grist honored by academia and industry
Recognizing his profound contributions to the field of radiology, Thomas Grist, MD received two significant honors this fall. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health named Dr. Grist a recipient of…
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Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub receives $49M federal grant
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) granted $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, an initiative to position Wisconsin as a global leader in personalized medicine. The…
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David Bluemke awarded highest honor from the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
In recognition of his extraordinary service to the field of cardiovascular magnetic resonance, David Bluemke, MD, PhD received the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance’s (SCMR) highest honor, the Gold Medal Award, at the group’s annual conference. …
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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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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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Senator Baldwin Tours WIMR to Promote Wisconsin as a Tech Hub
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Senator Tammy Baldwin visited the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus. In her tour of the facilities, she visited the UW–Madison…
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David Bluemke Sees Substantial Jump in Impact Score as Editor of Radiology
David Bluemke, MD, PhD, MsB has served as Editor for the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA)’s publication Radiology for five years. Over the past year, the journal’s impact factor has seen a remarkable increase…
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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…