Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention News
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Targeting pain and improving lives: Faculty expand access to tumor ablation
Monica Cooley, MD and John Swietlik, MD use tumor ablation techniques to address pain, functionality, and overall quality of life in patients.
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Medical students gain firsthand research experience through summer programs
This summer, 12 medical students gained valuable hands-on experience in radiology by participating in research projects through the Shapiro Summer Research Program, the Radiology Equity Program, and the Nth Dimensions Program.
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in August 2026
A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in August 2026.
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Kenneth Lee comments on diagnostic value of novel ultrasound tools
Kenneth Lee, MD, MBA co-wrote an editorial related to research in the August 2026 edition of Radiology on using shear-wave elastography (SWE) and superb microvascular imaging (SMI) to diagnose soft tissue tumors.
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Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in July 2026
A listing of Publications by UW Radiology Members Finalized in July 2026.
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Department of Radiology announces recent promotions and appointments
The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology announces faculty promotions and appointments.
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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.
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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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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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Radiology hosts hands-on event for medical students
On April 3, 2025, the UW Department of Radiology hosted No Scalpel, No Problem, a hands-on workshop for medical students. Hosted in partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s…
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Faculty and residents advocate for radiology at government events
Faculty and residents from the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology championed the importance of radiology research and patient care to state and federal officials. Through various efforts, faculty members Oliver Wieben, PhD; Robert…
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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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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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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Faculty share tips for fellowship programming
Neuroradiology Section Chief Tabassum (Tabby) Kennedy, MD and Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Fellowship Program Director Andrew Ross, MD, MPH share their expert insight on running successful fellowship programs in recent publications. Dr.…
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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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Interdisciplinary undergraduate program helps solve clinical radiology challenges
For two decades, University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology faculty members and biomedical engineering undergraduates have taken great strides in solving clinical radiology challenges through the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Design program. This semester, Ken…
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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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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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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,…
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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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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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Elizabeth Sadowski receives mentorship award at Group on Women in Medicine and Science symposium
Elizabeth Sadowski, MD accepted the 2024 Excellence in Mentorship Award from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s chapter of the Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) . She was…
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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.…
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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…
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Publications by UW Radiology Faculty Finalized in September 2024
Carroll, Melissa B.; Fels Elliott, Daffolyn Rachael; Kanne, Jeffrey P.; Martin Rother, Maria Daniela. Update on Pulmonary Fibrosis: Updates to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Other Emerging Topics in Interstitial Lung…
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Mentorship program helps residents connect
Demonstrating our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our residents, the UW–Madison Radiology Department established the Resident Mentorship Program in 2023. This program pairs each first-year resident with a faculty member…
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Jade Anderson and Jason Stephenson inspire young children to pursue medical careers
Jade Anderson, MD and Jason Stephenson, MD encouraged children to pursue careers in medicine at the Wisconsin Black Doctors’ Symposium. The symposium was coordinated by the South-Central chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a…
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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…
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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…
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Jade Anderson, MD inspires medical students during Office of Multicultural Affairs dinner
Jade Anderson, MD shared her journey of becoming a radiologist with medical students at a recent dinner hosted by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Office of Multicultural Affairs. As she…
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UW Radiology faculty present at PET/MRI workshop offered by ISMRM and SNMMI
UW Department of Radiology’s faculty played pivotal roles in the PET/MRI workshop hosted in collaboration with the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine in…
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UW Radiology faculty and trainees shine at Society of Skeletal Radiology’s annual meeting
Faculty members, fellows, and residents from the UW Department of Radiology travelled to Puerto Rico to participate in the 2024 Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) annual meeting. Donna Blankenbaker, MD served as president of…
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Clinical Radiologists from Around the World attend Biennial CT Protocol Optimization Meeting
The fifth biennial meeting of the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) to the University of Wisconsin and GE Healthcare CT Protocol Optimization Partnership occurred virtually the week of October 16, 2023. The purpose of the…
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UW Radiology Faculty & Trainees Present at RSNA 2023
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) will host their annual meeting November 26-30 in Chicago. Many of our department’s faculty and trainees will present as noted in the below schedule. A…
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What We Published This Month (October 2023)
Buchanan M.E., Markhardt B.K. Systematic review of techniques in cartilage imaging. (2023) Journal of Cartilage and Joint Preservation, art. no. 100155. Daudé P., Roussel T., Troalen T., Viout P., Hernando D., Guye M.,…
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Radiologists in Real Life: A HOPE Seminar Encourages High School Students to Consider Careers in Radiology
The need for medical imaging in the U.S. continues to increase, as the population ages and incidence of chronic diseases continue to rise. In fact, the U.S. imaging market has an expected compound…
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What We Published This Month (August 2023)
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Geng, R., Buelo, C.J., Sundaresan, M., Starekova, J., Panagiotopoulos, N., Oechtering, T.H., Lawrence, E.M., Ignaciuk, M., Reeder, S.B., Hernando, D. Automated MR image prescription of the liver using deep…
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Faculty Spotlight: Jade Anderson
Jade Anderson, MD has joined the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Section as an Assistant Professor (CHS). She completed her fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Q: Where…
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Genicular Nerve Ablation: An Alternative to Knee Replacement Surgery
More than 32.5 million adults in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), a joint disorder with causes pain, limited joint mobility, and psychological distress. In many cases, knee replacement surgery (also…
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Exceptional Trainee-Led Research Recognized at 2023 Zach Clark Symposium
The annual Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium celebrates high-caliber research projects conducted by our residents and fellows. This year’s symposium took place on Saturday, May 6 in the Health Sciences Learning Center…
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Outreach Event Teaches Sonography Students the Basics of Musculoskeletal Imaging
On April 4th, Andrew Ross, MD and Christina Hendricks, the Ultrasonographer Lead, visited Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin to bring musculoskeletal ultrasound education to a group of student sonographers. The workshop was a mix…
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UW Radiology at ARRS 2023
Join us at ARRS 2023 to see daily presentations by UW–Madison Radiology faculty and trainees. Sunday, April 16th Name Type Title Session Title Time Laura Eisenmenger Course Retropharyngeal Space and Perivertebral Space…
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The Next Generation of Research: UW–Madison Radiology at 2023 Spring National Conferences
UW-Radiology’s long tradition of innovation continued at recent annual meetings across the country. In addition to giving talks, serving as panelists, presenting abstracts and exhibits, and leading hands-on courses and workshops, Department…
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Cleveland Manchanda Presents Grand Rounds on “Getting to Equity: Dismantling Racism in Medicine”
“Race has long been an unrecognized, unacknowledged, and ever-present force in our society and systems,” said Emily Cleveland Manchanda, MD, as she began her talk at 12 PM on March 16. Dr. Manchanda…
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Match Day 2023: Announcing Our New Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Residents
The University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Radiology is pleased to announce the Class of 2028/2029 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology residents! Matches were announced at the Match Day 2023 ceremony, which…
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UW Cyclotron Research Group Joins the Department of Energy’s University Isotope Network
The Cyclotron Research Group’s primary mission is to pursue novel methods of producing radioactive materials needed for medical diagnosis, disease treatment, and fundamental scientific applications. These raw materials are the foundation for…
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What We Published This Month (February 2023)
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Hindman, N., Kang, S., Fournier, L., Lakhman, Y., Nougaret, S., Reinhold, C., Sadowski, E., Huang, J.Q., Ascher, S. MRI Evaluation of Uterine Masses for Risk of Leiomyosarcoma: A Consensus…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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UW Radiology Creates New Open-Access Radiology Health Equity Research Database
A team of health equity researchers within the Department of Radiology has developed a powerful new tool for researchers, educators, and clinicians. The Radiology Health Equity Research Database is a publicly available, searchable database…
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What We Published This Month (October 2022)
Velikina, J.V., Jung, Y., Field, A.S., Samsonov, A.A. High-resolution dynamic susceptibility contrast perfusion imaging using higher-order temporal smoothness regularization. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 89 (1), pp. 112-127 (2023). Chen, K., Dawkins, D., Orbach,…
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What We Published This Month (September 2022)
Lee, M.H., Zea, R., Garrett, J.W., Graffy, P.M., Summers, R.M., Pickhardt, P.J. Abdominal CT Body Composition Thresholds Using Automated AI Tools for Predicting 10-year Adverse Outcomes. Radiology (2022). Toia GV, Zamora D, Singleton…
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What We Published This Month (March 2022)
Lin, W., Wilkinson, J.T., Barrett, K.E., Barnhart, T.E., Gott, M., Becker, K.V., Clark, A.M., Miller, A., Brown, G., DeLuca, M., Bartsch, R., Peaslee, G.F., Engle, J.W. Excitation function of 54Fe(p,α)51Mn from 9.5 MeV…
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Match Day 2022: Announcing Our New Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Residents
The University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Radiology is pleased to announce the Class of 2027/2028 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology residents! Matches were announced at the Match Day 2022 ceremony, which…
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Department of Radiology Awards Research Pilot Grants to Several Projects
Research is one of the core initiatives of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Radiology. Providing the necessary infrastructure and resources for investigators to be successful is key in supporting this…
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What We Published Last Month (February 2022)
Eskandari, A., Narayanasamy, S., Ward, C., Priya, S., Aggarwal, T., Elam, J., Nagpal, P. Prevalence and significance of incidental findings on computed tomography pulmonary angiograms: A retrospective cohort study. American Journal of Emergency Medicine,…
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What We Published This Month (January 2022)
Merfeld, E.C., Labby, Z.E., Miller, J.R., Burr, A.R., Wong, F., Diamond, C., Wieland, A.R., Aagaard-Kienitz, B., Howard, S.P. Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for an Arteriovenous Malformation of the Oral Tongue: A Teaching Case. Advances in…
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Anand Narayan Appointed as Assistant Editor of JACR & AJR
Anand Narayan, MD was appointed as Assistant Editor of two national publications: Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) & American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). His appointment with the JACR is a one-year renewable term commitment, where he…
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What We Published Last Month (December 2021)
Schreiter, N.A., Swietlik, J., Woods, M., Kleedehn, M. Inferior vena cava syndrome caused by postoperative positional changes in the liver. Clinical Imaging, 83, pp. 16-20. (2022). Johnson, E.M., Martin, M.D., Sharma, R., Meyer, C.A., Kanne,…
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Faculty Spotlight: Sandip Biswal
Sandip Biswal, MD is a Visiting Professor in the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention section, on a year-long sabbatical from Stanford University. Learn more about Dr. Biswal below! Q: Where are you from?A: I…