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Faculty Spotlight: Alexander Moeller

Alexander Moeller, MD joined the Division of Community Radiology as a clinical assistant professor in September.   Dr. Moeller obtained his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He joins the department after completing his internship, diagnostic radiology residency, and abdominal imaging and intervention fellowship at UW.  Where are you from?   I was born and raised in New …

Faculty Spotlight: Cary Squires

Cary Squires, MD joined the Emergency Radiology Section as a clinical associate professor in September 2026. 

Faculty Spotlight: Sarah LaPierre

Sarah LaPierre, MD joined the Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Section as a clinical assistant professor in September 2026.

Labros Meimetis secures $3.2 million NIH grant to research immune-boosting treatment for advanced prostate cancer

Labros Meimetis, PhD is awarded a five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute to further develop a targeted treatment for advanced prostate cancer that combines radiation induced tumor-killing and immune-boosting therapies.

Kenneth Lee comments on diagnostic value of novel ultrasound tools

Kenneth Lee, MD, MBA co-wrote an editorial related to research in the August 2026 edition of Radiology on using shear-wave elastography (SWE) and superb microvascular imaging (SMI) to diagnose soft tissue tumors.

Scott Reeder studies benefits, tradeoffs of 3D MRE

Scott Reeder, MD, PhD finds 3D MR elastography (MRE) provides increased precision but carries tradeoffs.

Medical students gain firsthand research experience through summer programs

This summer, 12 medical students gained valuable hands-on experience in radiology by participating in research projects through the Shapiro Summer Research Program, the Radiology Equity Program, and the Nth Dimensions Program. 

Workshop attendees zero in on CT protocols, practical solutions during hands-on conference

The CT Protocol Optimization Workshop (CT-POW) is a hands-on conference organized by C-TECC and dedicated to enhancing CT protocols and workflows through lectures, labs, and classroom activities.

Faculty Spotlight: J. Erik Winterholler

J. Erik Winterholler, MD joined the Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Section as an assistant professor (CHS) in August 2026.

R&D Spotlight: Matthew Lee considers improvements to radiology workflow interruptions

Matthew Lee, MD found that interruptions in radiology can have profound implications for patient safety, physician wellbeing, and the clinical and academic missions of an academic radiology practice.