radiology and radiological sciences Archive — Page 9 of 9

Multiple blue-toned sagittal MRI scans of the human brain arranged together, with white technical labels overlaid.

July 12, 2013

Methods for imaging myelin loss

Certain MRI metrics can be used to assess myelin loss in multiple sclerosis, which is important for planning and monitoring therapy.

By Leigh MacMillan

Portrait of a smiling man with gray-streaked hair wearing a light-colored suit and yellow tie.

July 11, 2013

Brown to lead new Interventional Oncology division

Daniel Brown, M.D., has been named chief of Interventional Oncology, a new division within the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences.

By Vanderbilt Health News

False-color medical scan showing a side-view, oval-shaped cross-section with a dense multicolored region against a black background.

June 24, 2013

Predicting cancer’s response to therapy

Researchers are developing imaging methods to predict patient outcome early in the course of chemotherapy for breast cancer – to allow clinicians to adjust therapy for patients who are not responding.

By Leigh MacMillan

Close-up of a pregnant person in black clothing holding a glass mug of amber-colored liquid near their abdomen against a yellow background.

December 21, 2012

Low prenatal alcohol’s brain impact

Even relatively low levels of in utero alcohol exposure impact fetal brain development, and the effects last into adulthood, study finds.

By Vanderbilt Health News

Nine faculty members pose together at an endowed-chair recognition ceremony, standing in front of a dark stage backdrop and potted palms.

December 20, 2012

New endowed chair holders recognized

By Bill Snyder

Nine Vanderbilt faculty members named to endowed chairs were recognized for outstanding academic achievement during a Dec. 12 ceremony. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt)

December 13, 2012

Nine faculty honored at endowed chair celebration

Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements Dec. 12 during a celebration at the Student Life Center.