Faculty Spotlight: Christoph Lee

Christoph Lee, MD, MS, MBA joined the department as the inaugural Tom Grist, MD/GE HealthCare Foundation Distinguished Chair in Radiology Research in July 2025.

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Perry Pickhardt’s study finds CT colonography outperforms DNA testing

On June 10, 2025, Radiology published Perry Pickhardt MD’s study, “CT Colonography versus Multitarget Stool DNA Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.” The study revealed CT colonography as a more clinically effective and cost-saving method for colorectal screening compared to multitarget stool DNA (mt-sDNA) testing.

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Ruth Haima retires from UW Health

After ten unforgettable years of service with the department, Ruth Haima will retire at the beginning of July. As the UW Hospital Administrative Operations Assistant, she has served as a cornerstone of the department.  

Fellowship class of 2026-2027 announced

The UW Department of Radiology's Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, and Breast Imaging & Intervention fellowship programs along with the Interventional Radiology Independent program participated in the Radiology Fellowship Match Day on June 12. We proudly announce our matches as well as our Abdominal Imaging & Intervention and Cardiothoracic Imaging fellows for the 2025-2026 year.

Faculty and residents advocate for radiology at government events

Faculty and residents from the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology championed the importance of radiology research and patient care to state and federal officials. Through various efforts, faculty members, residents and alumni shared their professional insights with government representatives and the public in pursuit of funding and legislation that will help launch careers and save lives.

Allison Grayev's first year as diagnostic radiology residency program director

In July 2024, Allison Grayev, MD assumed the role as program director of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency program in the University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology. Since taking the reins as director, Dr. Grayev has empowered residents to have agency in their training and help ensure the already successful program continued to meet the needs of both the department and the residents.