Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences Archive — Page 4 of 8

Two physicians review mammogram images displayed on computer monitors in a breast imaging center; one is seated at the workstation while the other stands behind him.
June 8, 2023

An image of cancer treatment response

An MRI method developed by Vanderbilt researchers uses imaging data to derive cell size and could be added to clinical practice for better monitoring of breast cancer treatment response.

By Sarah E. Glass
Portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black top against a neutral background.
May 31, 2023

Planz named section chief of Body Imaging for VUMC Radiology

Virginia Planz, MD, has been named section chief of Body Imaging in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Derek Scancarelli
xray of lung
May 24, 2023

ACR names Monroe Carell a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has been named a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

By Christina Echegaray
May 8, 2023

Improved imaging for kidney disease

Vanderbilt researchers identified optimal MRI parameters for estimating the severity of polycystic kidney disease, a common inherited disorder that can lead to end-stage renal failure.

By Leigh MacMillan
Emma Bunch and her mentor, Alex Bick, stand together in a laboratory workspace in front of a whiteboard covered with scientific diagrams and notes.
April 24, 2023

These high school seniors found mentors in Vanderbilt research labs — and were honored in a national science talent search

The students were given the opportunity to work on original research projects at Vanderbilt, diving straight into learning various laboratory techniques and how to formulate a scientific narrative

By Caroline Cencer
Portrait of a blonde woman with wavy hair wearing a black top and pendant necklace against a brown background.
March 30, 2023

Sandler named co-chair of ACR’s Lung Cancer Screening Steering Committee

Vanderbilt’s Kim Sandler, MD, has been named co-chair of the Lung Cancer Screening Steering Committee for the American College of Radiology.

By Tom Wilemon