Thomas Grist honored by academia and industry

Recognizing his profound contributions to the field of radiology, Thomas Grist, MD received two significant honors this fall. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health named Dr. Grist a recipient of the Folkert O. Belzer Award. Additionally, the GE HealthCare foundation gave funds to establish a professorship in his name that will support the UW Department of Radiology’s research initiatives. 

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Radiology services begin at Eastpark Medical Center

The UW Health Eastpark Medical Center began welcoming patients on October 28, 2024, for diagnostic radiology services, interventional radiology procedures, and nuclear medicine imaging conducted by UW Department of Radiology faculty and staff. On Monday, cancer care was fully ramped up and includes breast imaging services, radiation oncology and theranostics.

Faculty connect in person at annual dinner

Department faculty members gathered at the beautiful Memorial Union for this year’s annual faculty dinner to celebrate accomplishments from the past year and connect in person with colleagues. 

Faculty Spotlight: Michio Taya

Michio Taya, MD joined the Abdominal Imaging and Intervention section as an assistant professor (CHS) in 2024. 

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Larson

Matthew Larson, MD, PhD, joined the Nuclear Medicine and Neuroradiology sections as an assistant professor (CHS) in 2024.