Imaging Archive — Page 2 of 13

The surgical team included, from left, Michael Topf, MD, Kyrionna Golliday, Carleigh Burns, Marcus Balanky, Jo Chung, and Eben Rosenthal, MD.
October 10, 2025

VUMC performs nation’s first surgery using latest generation of intraoperative PET-CT scan technology 

PET-CT combines the functional information gained through PET with the structural details gained by a CT scan, aiding in early detection of recurrent disease.

By Evan Dorian
Katherine Van Schaik, MD, PhD, MA, positions skeletal remains in a CT scanner.
October 6, 2025

Study of old bones could lead to blood test for osteoporosis

Vanderbilt researchers are developing artificial intelligence they hope will speed the diagnosis and improve the treatment of osteoporosis.

By Bill Snyder
August 28, 2025

Vanderbilt imaging scientist awarded $3.5 million in federal research grants

Zhongliang Zu has advanced the application of molecular and functional magnetic resonance imaging to improve diagnosis of tumors, ischemic stroke, and neurological and muscular disorders.

By Bill Snyder
July 16, 2025

Vanderbilt Imaging Services Q&A: expanding community access and supporting system growth 

A Q&A with Vanderbilt Imaging Services’ EB Jackson, MBA, President, and Morgan Anderson, MD, Medical Director.

By Holly Fletcher
July 7, 2025

Vanderbilt Health at forefront of improving head and neck surgery with fluorescence imaging to ‘light up’ nerves 

A new study identified a safe and effective fluorescent imaging agent that can assist surgeons in visualizing — and therefore protecting — nerves during surgery.

By Evan Dorian
June 23, 2025

Data from fluorescence imaging can improve outcomes in head and neck cancer surgery: study 

Research found that using data collected both during surgery and after a tumor’s removal can help guide surgeons in achieving a negative margin in cancer resection.

By Evan Dorian