Vanderbilt Radiology Trainees to Present Scientific Research at RSNA 2016

Next week, more than 50,000 radiology leaders from around the world will convene in Chicago for the RSNA's 102nd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting. Hosted at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the country, RSNA will present the latest advancements in radiology through exhibits, educational sessions and scientific paper presentations.

VUIIS Researcher Awarded RSNA Trainee Research Prize

Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS) researcher Jennifer Watchmaker was recently awarded the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Trainee Research Prize for her abstract submission, “Detection of Elevated Whole-Brain Oxygen

Sandler Discusses Lung Cancer Screening in Latest Health Plus Wellcast

Kim Sandler, M.D., Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and Co-Director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, recently sat down with Laura Osterman, Health Promotion Coordinator, Vanderbilt University Health and Wellness, to discuss lung cancer screening.

Annual Lead Shielding Inspections Offered

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences will provide courtesy annual lead shielding inspections designated Tuesdays and every Thursday from mid-January to late May 2017 from 3:30 to approximately 9 p.m. The Tennessee Department of Health and Environment, Radiological Health Division, requires inspection of personal protective lead shielding. Vanderbilt University Medical Center requires lead shielding be inspected visually and fluoroscopically annually.

Department Hosts Annual Chairman’s Leadership Awards and Special Recognition Ceremony

Yesterday, the Department of Radiology hosted its Annual Chairman’s Leadership Awards and Special Recognition Ceremony, which recognized more than 80 radiology team members for their outstanding contributions to the department and the Medical Center.  Approximately 100 attendees, from department leadership to technologists, were welcomed to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Theatre with a VIP red carpet entrance and paparazzi, along with popcorn, punch and sweet treats to enjoy during the ceremony.

Academy of Radiology Research Honors Chen

The following story originally appeared in the Oct. 26, 2016, edition of the VUMC Reporter.  Vanderbilt’s Li Min Chen, M.D., M.S., Ph.D., associate professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, has been named a Distinguished Investigator of the Academy of Radiology Research.

October 2016: The Sacroiliac Joint

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