UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging

Nine MSBI students presented their thesis research at the 2024–25 Symposium, addressing key topics in biomedical imaging, from MRI & PET to dementia, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis & epilepsy. Dr. Alastair Martin received the MSBI Outstanding Teaching Award. More details: bit.ly/4pPW8Sv

We're excited to announce the 2025 Desikan & Hasegawa Awardees:

Dr. Elizabeth George ➡️ advancing fetal brain & pediatric imaging
Dr. Anil Bidkar ➡️ innovating prostate cancer therapeutics through molecular imaging

Read about their research & impact: bit.ly/46QGpuO

Mark your calendars ➡️ The Upcoming ISS Resnick Visiting Professors Grand Rounds on 10/22 will feature Dr. Milja Holstila & Dr. Katherine Gutreiman Rubinstein. This event supports the global exchange of knowledge in musculoskeletal radiology. RSVP: bit.ly/4mtyOqA

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Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia, yet its progression remains unclear. Dr. @ashish-raj.bsky.social & @robinsandell.bsky.social created NexIS, a model using brain connectivity & genetics to predict vulnerability & disease spread. bit.ly/4nQrI0C #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

The T. Hans Newton Lecture welcomes Dr. Yvonne Lui of NYU Grossman School of Medicine on 10/9! Dr. Lui leads nationally recognized research programs in radiology & neuroimaging. RSVP to attend in person or join virtually. radiology.ucsf.edu/events/t-han...

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Dr. Srikantan Nagarajan & colleagues used magnetic imaging to detect early brain changes in Alzheimer's. 40% of patients showed epilepsy-like activity tied to faster decline. Findings may enable earlier diagnosis & guide targeted therapies. bit.ly/4gEqhQi #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

Why Do Some Brain Regions Resist Alzheimer’s? It’s been recognized for some time that Alzheimer’s disease affects brain regions differently and that tau — a protein known to misbehave — plays an important role in the disease. Normally, tau helps…

Why do some brain regions resist Alzheimer's? @ucsfimaging.bsky.social researchers built a "Google Maps" for tau movement, linking genetics with brain scans. Findings show distinct gene roles that create vulnerability or resilience. bit.ly/3GNl630 #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

MR Technologist Malia Martinez discovered radiology through a personality test. At @ucsfimaging.bsky.social, she mentors interns, comforts anxious patients & shows how small acts of empathy can transform care. Her story highlights the vital role of #WomenInMedicine. bit.ly/4pJOgls #WIMMonth

Six UCSF investigators just earned NTRC pilot grants to launch neuroimaging studies on epilepsy, alcohol use disorder, anorexia, brain oxygen mapping & mesoscale MRI. The awards reflect the range of research the NTRC was created to support. bit.ly/46ybgeq

Updates to O-RADS US 2022 enhance the assessment of ovarian & adnexal lesions, reducing false positives & aligning with major guidelines. @ucsfimaging.bsky.social's Dr. Lori Strachowski shares insights in a study featured by @rsnasky.bsky.social News. bit.ly/3IlLdyS

Meet Rabab Rangwala, a former clinician, now studying how speech changes with healthy aging & neurological disease. Her research blends clinical care & neuroimaging to improve understanding & patient support. Happy #PostdocAppreciationWeek! bit.ly/4ni4xMw

From rural India to @ucsfimaging.bsky.social, #postdoc Pooja Prabhu studies Alzheimer's disease with multimodal neuroimaging. We're proud to spotlight her during #PostdocAppreciationWeek. bit.ly/4ni4xMw

As part of #PostdocAppreciationWeek, we spotlight Minhao Zhou! His research offers a less invasive alternative to bone biopsies for patients with kidney disease, using imaging to track bone changes over time. bit.ly/4ni4xMw

Congrats to Dr. Anil Bidkar on receiving the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)! His research combines antibody-drug conjugates & targeted alpha particle radiotherapy to deliver therapies directly to tumor cells in advanced prostate cancer. bit.ly/3I6Iedr

For #PostdocAppreciationWeek, we celebrate Fahimeh Arab. She shifted from engineering to neuroscience to study brain connectivity. Her work explores how structure and function in the brain interact, giving us new ways to understand neurological conditions. bit.ly/4ni4xMw

We're excited to introduce the CIDMI Seminar Series on 9/24 with an essential talk on imaging immune responses. Dr. Michael Evans presents current & emerging applications of Granzyme PET technology. Perfect for anyone working in molecular imaging or oncology.

RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/4mZ2MDS

Happy #PostdocAppreciationWeek! Meet Atlas Haddadi Avval, whose research uses AI & imaging to study diffuse midline glioma, a rare pediatric brain tumor. She hopes this work will help doctors detect progression earlier & improve survival for young patients. bit.ly/4ni4xMw

Mark your calendars ➡️ @ucsfimaging.bsky.social is hosting its first Alumni Weekend, October 3–5, in San Francisco.

Enjoy a rooftop soirée, CME program, dinner & gala, & an Art & Medicine tour. Reconnect with classmates, faculty & friends. Register today! bit.ly/4mDN7de

Session spotlight at #ABTA25 ➡️ Behind the Scenes of a Brain Tumor Board

Featuring @ucsfimaging.bsky.social's Dr. Javier Villanueva-Meyer & colleagues discussing real-world case reviews. Learn how multidisciplinary expertise shapes patient care. www.abta.org/national-con...

"Every patient is somebody's somebody." @ucsfimaging.bsky.social's Ingrid Mcgraw brings humanity to radiology while uplifting women in medicine through mentorship & advocacy. This #WIMM, we honor her impact on patients & colleagues alike. Read Ingrid's story: bit.ly/4nnKuw1 #WomeninMedicineMonth

We're excited to share that Dr. Anil Bidkar, a postdoctoral scholar in Robert Flavell's Molecular Imaging Lab, has been awarded the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) from the National Cancer Institute.

Learn more about his research: bit.ly/3I6Iedr

A milestone in Radiology ➡️ The first patient was scanned in a first-in-human PET study with 18F-TRX, developed by Dr. Mike Evans & team. The tracer targets unstable iron to help detect solid tumors like glioma, renal cell carcinoma & prostate cancer. Congratulations to everyone involved!

It's official 🙌 @ucsfimaging.bsky.social Alumni Weekend is happening October 3–5 in San Francisco. From a rooftop soirée to a CME program, an elegant dinner & gala, and an inspiring Art & Medicine tour, this is the reunion you've been waiting for. Register now: bit.ly/4mDN7de

Imagine starting your day with concise lectures on imaging, then unwinding along the Amalfi Coast. CME in Sorrento, Italy runs September 8–13, 2025. Topics: abdomen, breast, chest, MSK, neuro. For more details, visit virtualce.ucsf.edu/imaging-upda...

UCSF is hiring Radiologists for @zsfgcare.bsky.social!

- Faculty appointments at multiple levels
- Clinical and teaching roles
- Competitive salary & benefits

Apply today: aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05602

We're celebrating our GME professionals today! Thank you for making our training programs shine. #GMEProfessionalsDay