Brent Savoie Receives Secondary Appointment in Biomedical Informatics

Congratulations to Brent Savoie, MD, JD, Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, for receiving a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics. Dr. Savoie says this new collaboration with the department is an exciting step. "I have really enjoyed my experiences with the Department of Biomedical Informatics over the past 6 years," says Dr. Savoie. "I'm eager to assist in inter-departmental collaboration going forward. I’ve found that some of the most interesting and rapid innovation occurs at the intersection of two fields."

New Master of Imaging Science Program Launches at VUIIS

A new, one-of-a-kind master’s program is coming to Vanderbilt University that highlights the field of imaging science and gives students insight into the wide array of medical imaging modalities. The Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science has joined with the School of Medicine to create the Master of Imaging Science degree program.

Alexandra Foust Published in Neurographics

Congratulations to Alexandra Foust, DO, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, for having her work “Developmental Anomalies of the Midface” published by the American Society of Neuroradiology in Neurographics. The goal of the paper was to understand the key features of midface development and to use a location-based approach to generate a relevant differential diagnosis for congenital midface anomalies.

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.

Neil Woodward, Ph.D.

Neil
Woodward
PhD
Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Charlotte and Donald Test, Jr. Chair in Psychiatry
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology

Dr. Woodward is a licensed clinical psychologist. He conducts neuropsychological and psychological evaluations on adults with psychiatric illnesses, neurological disorders, and traumatic brain injury.

He received a PhD in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University after completing an accredited internship in clinical neuropsychology at the Edmonton Consortium Clinical Psychology Residency Program. 

Dr. Woodward's research program uses neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods to study brain development and the brain-basis of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia spectrum illnesses and bipolar disorder. His research program is grounded in the premise that studying the brain will help us understand the causes and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Visit woodwardlab.com to learn more about Dr. Woodward’s research.