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  • Department welcomes colleagues from the Netherlands at second international symposium

    The Department of Radiology welcomed colleagues from the Netherlands-based Erasmus Medical Center to Madison in June 2026 for the second Radiology & Nuclear Medicine Symposium.

  • Charles Mistretta remembered as a pioneer in medical imaging

    A renowned medical physicist with a profound impact on his students and colleagues, Charles Mistretta, PhD passed away on June 9, 2026.

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2026

    A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in May 2026.

  • ‘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…

  • 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…

  • 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. …

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in April 2026

    A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in April 2026.

  • 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.

  • 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,…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in February 2026

    A listing of publications finalized by department members in February 2026.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in December 2025

    A listing of publications finalized by department members in December 2025.

  • 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…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in November 2025

    Atha, Jarron; Eddy, Rachel L.; Guo, Junfeng; Newell, John D.; Castro, Mario; Ranallo, Frank N.; Fain, Sean B.; Sieren, Jessica C.; Hoffman, Eric A. Harmonized low-dose computed tomographic protocols for quantitative lung imaging using…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in October 2025

    Alstott, James; Harrold, Eliza; Pozniak, Myron; Achufusi, Amaka. Renal Papillary Necrosis Complicating Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy. Kidney Medicine. 2025 Oct; 7(10):101082.  Bice, Curran; Lin, Tiffany; Longley, B. Jack; Kubica, Phillip; Pfau, Patrick; Weber, Sharon; Kleedehn,…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in September 2025

    Anibal, James T.; Huth, Hannah B.; Boeken, Tom; Daye, Dania; Gichoya, Judy;  Muñoz, Fernando Gómez; Chapiro, Julius; Wood, Bradford J.; Sze, Daniel Y.; Hausegger, Klaus. Interventional Radiology Reporting Standards and Checklist for Artificial Intelligence Research Evaluation (iCARE). Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2025 Sep;  36(9):1381-1388.e4.  Belsky, Jennifer A.; Renfro, Lindsay A.; Keller, Frank G.; Hodgson, David C.; Punnett, Angela; McCarten, Kathleen; Cho, Steve Y.; Wu, Yue; Kelly, Kara M.; Castellino, Sharon M.; Schwartz,…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in August 2025

    Akamandisa, M. P.; Boddicker, N. J.; Yadav, S.; Hu, C.; Hart, S. N.; Ambrosone, C. B.; Anton-Culver, H.; Auer, P. L.; Bodelon, C.; Burnside, E. S.; Chen, F.; Eliassen, A. H.; Goldgar, D.…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in July 2025

    Ali, Redha; Li, Hailong; Zhang, Huixian; Pan, Wen; Reeder, Scott B.; Harris, David; Masch, William; Aslam, Anum; Shanbhogue, Krishna; Bernieh, Anas; Ranganathan, Sarangarajan; Parikh, Nehal; Dillman, Jonathan R.; He, Lili. Multi-site, multi-vendor development and…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in June 2025

    Abdollahi, Ashkan; Sani, Maryam Mojarrad; Shabani, Mahsima; Matuck, Bruna S.; Blaha, Michael J.; Wu, Colin O.; Ambale-Venkatesh, Bharath; Budoff, Matthew J.; Strom, Jordan B.; Rotter, Jerome I.; Post, Wendy S.; Blumenthal, Roger…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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. …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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. …

  • UW faculty, staff and students present at ISMRM 2024

    The 2024 ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition will be held May 4-9 in Singapore. Many of UW Department of Radiology’s faculty, staff and students will showcase their research and expertise through posters,…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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.;…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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;…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Department highlights from RSNA 2024

    Over three dozen faculty members, trainees, and medical students braved the chilly weather in Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting December 1-5, 2024. Our department’s expertise garnered…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in November 2024

    Alaia, Erin F.; Ross, Andrew B.; Chen, Bangyan; Gyftopoulos, Soterios. Utilization of Hip or Knee MRI in Patients 50 Years and Older With Atraumatic Pain: An Analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Publications by UW Radiology Faculty Finalized in October 2024

    Avey, Gregory D.; Koszewski, Ian J.; Agarwal, Mohit; Endelman, Levi A.; McDonald, Marin A.; Burr, Adam R.; Bruce, Justine Yang; Penn, Lauren; Kennedy, Tabassum A. Sinonasal Tumors: What the Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Board Wants…

  • Faculty connect in person at annual dinner

    Department faculty members gathered at the beautiful Memorial Union for this year’s annual faculty dinner in early November. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments from the past year and connect…

  • Microsoft announces collaboration with UW–Madison to advance AI in medical imaging

    On July 24, Microsoft announced collaborations with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, and Mass General Brigham to further advance AI in medical imaging to drive clinician…

  • 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…

  • Kelly Bybee reflects on radiology advancements over her four-decade career

    UW Health Radiology Department’s MRI clinical program coordinator, Kelly Bybee, BSN, CRN, retired after 39 years of nursing. She spent 29 years at UW Health, 21 years of which were with the…

  • Trainee and student research celebrated at department’s research symposium

    Members from all levels of the UW Department of Radiology celebrated exceptional research conducted by trainees and medical students at the annual Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium on Saturday, April 27.  The morning kicked…

  • AUR meeting features faculty presentations, new name, and inauguration of Allison Grayev as AMSER president

    Faculty and education team members from the UW Department of Radiology traveled to Boston for the annual Association of University Radiologists (AUR) meeting in April. Faculty shared insights on educating future radiologists…

  • 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…

  • Annual research symposium to feature Tessa Cook

    The esteemed radiologist and informaticist Tessa Cook, MD, PhD will present the keynote address “Imaging AI: Now and Later” at the UW Department of Radiology’s annual Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium. Celebrating the high caliber research projects by fellows,…

  • Radiology’s Diversity Committee welcomes HOPE pathway coordinators

    The UW Department of Radiology’s Diversity Committee held its kick-off meeting on November 15, 2023, for faculty and staff interested in improving the field’s workforce diversity, addressing patient health outcomes, and engaging…

  • New Reading Room Creates Opportunity for Coworkers to Connect

    The UW Department of Radiology opened the doors to a new abdominal reading room, and with it, new opportunities for colleagues to connect. The steady increase in volume of clinical services required…

  • 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. …

  • 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…

  • Thomas Grist Imparts a Legacy of Leadership Through Community

    After nearly 19 years as the chair of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Radiology, Thomas Grist, MD will step down at the end of 2023. Through challenges like resource constraints, expanded…

  • The David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD Endowed Professorship Established

    A new professorship established by Duane and Dorothy Bluemke will solidify the importance of collaboration within engineering and medical fields and honor David A. Bluemke, MD, PhD’s career and contributions to the field…

  • 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).

  • 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…

  • What We Published This Month (April 2023)

    Abdominal Imaging and Intervention     Buchanan, M.E., Fishman, E.K., Azadi, J.R. CT Evaluation of the Esophagus: The Role of CT Imaging and CT Imaging Findings in Diagnosing Esophageal Abnormalities. (2023) Current Problems in Diagnostic…

  • UW Department of Radiology Ranked #11 in 2022 by Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research

    The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) recently released their 2022 ranking of institutions, departments, and principal investigators by the funding they received from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The…

  • What We Published This Month (January 2023)

    Abdominal Imaging and Intervention  Carlson, P.M., Patel, R.B., Birstler, J., Rodriquez, M., Sun, C., Erbe, A.K., Bates, A.M., Marsh, I., Grudzinski, J., Hernandez, R., Pieper, A.A., Feils, A.S., Rakhmilevich, A.L., Weichert, J.P.,…

  • What We Published This Month (December 2022)

    Liu, Y., Kornfield, R., Yang, E. F., Burnside, E., Keevil, J., & Shah, D. V. Patient-provider communication while using a clinical decision support tool: explaining satisfaction with shared decision making for mammography screening. (2022) BMC…

  • What We Published This Month (November 2022)

    Nielsen, S., Narayan, A.K. Breast Cancer Screening Modalities, Recommendations, and Novel Imaging Techniques. (2023) Surgical Clinics of North America, 103 (1), pp. 63-82. DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.08.004.  Melamud, K., Hindman, N., Sadowski, E. Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data…

  • RSNA 2022 Highlights

    The UW-Madison Department of Radiology was well-represented at the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA)’s Annual Meeting in Chicago from November 27 – December 1. The conference, which is the largest in…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Where Are They Now? Dr. Andrew Crummy Receives WRS Lifetime Achievement Award

    During its annual membership meeting, the Wisconsin Radiological Society and Dr. Timothy T. Flaherty, FACR, presented the 2013 Flaherty Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Andrew B. Crummy, Jr., FACR. Dr. Crummy is…