The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences presents the
26th Annual A. Everette James, Jr. Lecture in Radiology and Radiological Sciences
"US and MRI in Placenta Accreta Spectrum"
featuring
Manjiri Dighe, MD, FSAR, FSRU, FAUIM
Professor of Radiology
Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Washington
Friday, October 25, 2024 | Noon - 1 P.M.
MCN CCC-1111 & Zoom (registration required)
Learning Objectives:
- Review classic imaging findings on US and MRI along with pitfalls in imaging
- Review standardized descriptors on both
- Review cases based on imaging findings
Learn more about the A. Everette James, Jr. Lecture in Radiology and Radiological Sciences here.
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Manjiri Dighe, M.D., is a board-certified radiologist, Vice Chair of Quality and Safety and Director of Ultrasound at UW Medical Center and a UW Professor of Radiology.
Dr. Dighe earned her M.D. at Topiwala National Medical College in India and through the American Board of Radiology in the United States. She is a fellow of the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine, Society of Abdominal Radiology and Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound. In addition to Abdominal imaging, she is an expert in Obstetric and Thyroid imaging. Dr. Dighe conducts research on thyroid nodules using non-invasive ways to diagnose malignancy, including ultrasound elastography and contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of liver and other organs. She has a long interest and expertise in obstetric imaging and has lectured on various topics in obstetrics nationally and internationally. Her research in obstetrics is focused on placenta accreta spectrum imaging.
Dr Dighe served as the Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging at University of Washington for 10 years and was recently appointed Vice Chair of Quality and Safety at the University of Washington. In this role, she will oversee multiple facets of quality and safety in Radiology to ensure that the appropriate care of utmost quality is provided to patients. In addition, Dr Dighe holds committee appointments in various societies nationally and internationally. She is also an Associate Editor for the Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology and Abdominal Imaging journals and the Editor for WFUMB Open Access journal.