News Announcements

VUMC Radiology Health Equity Efforts Highlighted in ACR Bulletin

The ACR Bulletin recently highlighted VUMC Radiology for its health equity efforts. From the Walker III Lecture in Health Equity to the work done with the student-run Shade Tree Clinic, ACR showcased the dedicated work those in our department do every day to help our community. In the Bulletin, several of our faculty members and students are quoted, discussing the nature of their work and what inspires them to do it.

Breiona Hamilton Named Radiology Resident of the Year

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences is proud to announce that Breiona Hamilton, MD, MHS, (PGY2, Diagnostic Radiology), has received the Radiology Resident of the Year award. "I am extremely honored," Dr. Hamilton says. "Most importantly, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with and learn alongside such amazing people. I strive daily to be a productive member in this collaborative environment while practicing compassion, empathy, and respect with not only our patients but with my teammates as well."

Mary Ellen Koran Named SNMMI Brain Imaging Council Intern

Congratulations to Mary Ellen Koran, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, who has been named the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2023-2025 Brain Imaging Council Intern. The two-year term will begin following the SNMMI Annual Meeting, which will be held June 24-27. SNMMI is the leading global organization transforming the science and practice of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

VUMC Reporter Feature: Lipedema Imaging and Treatment

The VUMC Reporter recently highlighted a "unique collaboration" between three VUMC departments that is changing the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema. Lipedema is a disorder of the lymphatic system, which plays a major role in removing excess water (edema) from body tissues. Too much fluid in the heart, for example, can lead to heart failure.