News & Events - Radiology

Lapi Selected to the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research Council of Distinguished Investigators Class of 2022

Suzanne Lapi, Ph.D., was selected to the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research (the Academy) Council of Distinguished Investigators (DI's) Class of 2022. One of the Academy's highest honors, this prestigious award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to the[…]

Galgano Named Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Experience

Sam J. Galgano, M.D., will assume the new role of vice chair of quality and patient experience, effective October 1. This role has been revitalized from the vice chair of quality improvement and patient safety, with the goal of enhancing[…]

Alumnus Spotlight with Shadinger

Since completing her diagnostic radiology residency and a women’s imaging fellowship 13 years ago, Libby Shadinger, M.D., has been a member of a diagnostic radiology group in Huntsville, Alabama. She practices general radiology, but also serves as the medical director for[…]

Canon receives 2022 Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumni Award

This institutional award recognizes contributions to the medical field and support for the high standards of medical care.

New understanding of how faulty metabolism triggers adrenal cancer

The deciphering of a new signaling cascade sheds light on how mutations in metabolism cause normal cells to become cancerous.

Professional Development with Samuria Thomas

Samuria Thomas, researcher I, has worked in the Department of Radiology Preclinical Imaging Facility for five years. She has become a skilled preclinical MRI technician, in addition to other preclinical instruments offered by this institutional core. Over the last few years, Samuria[…]

UAB interventional radiologist performs first human procedure using new device

The EMBOLD Fibered Detachable Coil System is used in embolization procedures and may help improve procedure efficiency and patient outcomes.

UAB graduate students receive Alabama EPSCoR Graduate Research Scholars Program Round 17 awards

Five UAB graduate students received more than $118,000 in awards to strengthen graduate research projects.

Alumnus Spotlight with DeVenny

Meet Michael DeVenny, M.D., Private Practice Radiologist at The Radiology Clinic Group in Tuscaloosa. We asked him questions about his past, future, and what working in Radiology means to him. What is your background at UAB? I attended college[…]

What you should know about medical contrast imaging

A UAB doctor explains what contrast imaging is and why it is important.

From patient to advocate: A mother’s premature daughter leads to appointment on Governor’s Council for children with disabilities

She works in health care at UAB and has a premature daughter born with cerebral palsy. Crystal Odom steps up as the newest member of a state advisory group for children with disabilities.

New tumor ablation therapy treatment for cancer patients offered at UAB

UAB is the only site in the state of Alabama to offer the NanoKnife treatment.

Lapi and Smith Assume New Roles in the Department of Radiology

In order to adapt to new opportunities in the Heersink School of Medicine and to recognize two outstanding leaders in the Department of Radiology, Cheri Canon M.D., FACR, FAAWR, FSAR, proudly announces that Suzanne Lapi, Ph.D., will be named the[…]

UAB Cyclotron Facility is third university to join the DOE University Isotope Network

The facility will produce a reliable supply of isotopes for the United States Department of Energy Isotope Program.

Gel to improve development of an arteriovenous fistula holds promise for kidney-dialysis patient care

Research in animal models shows better formation of the fistulas, which are a lifeline for kidney failure patients as the connection site to dialysis machines.

Hypoxia imaging and combination therapy aid immunotherapy treatment of solid tumors

Preclinical experiments show how to identify non-responding tumors and improve their response to immunotherapy, using two investigational new drugs that are permitted for human use. Physicians could immediately start investigational research in patients to test the effectiveness of this personalized[…]

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