VOL 18 The Fall 2019 INSIDE INSIDE VIEWVIEW

UNIVERSITY OF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH • DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

DEPARTMENT FROM THE CHAIR ANNOUNCES Another season comes to a close had another banner year at WCIO. Dr. Jason PROMOTIONS bringing with it more extreme Stephenson received one of the Dean’s esteemed weather. Unlike the late cold snap teaching awards. Dr. Humberto Rosas and Dr. Dr. Weibo Cai this spring, which only was frus- Elizabeth Sadowski were nominated for UW was promoted to tratingly inconvenient at its worst, Physician Excellence Awards. Nine faculty Professor on the this time there has been a more dire members received promotions for their outstand- Tenure Track. Dr. impact on some of our Radiology family. Recent ing work and commitment to clinical, research Cai was recog- recurrent flooding rendered several living spaces and education excellence. Our Nuclear Medicine nized for his international uninhabitable for a handful of faculty members, clinics won awards for providing an outstanding reputation in molecular im- fellows and residents. To help them recover, we patient experience. Our own Peter Graffy led aging, specifically focusing have established a donation listserv on which the Madison’s Frisbee team, the Madison on nanotechnology applica- rest of us can extend a helping hand by offering Radicals, to a national title. tions for developing new basic furniture and household items. If you have molecular imaging agents. an item you can contribute, e-mail the listserv at The upcoming months show promise of contin- [email protected]. ued excellence. We are delighted to move into Dr. Chris François our new offices in WIMR. Now, we prepare to was promoted to The weather notwithstanding, the theme in the make another big splash at the RSNA Confer- Professor (CHS). Department of Radiology this summer and fall ence later this month. Let’s keep up the excellent His promotion has been all about excellence. UW Radiology work! - Thomas M. Grist, MD, FACR was based on his Chair, UWSMPH Department of Radiology innovative contributions to cardiovascular imaging, especially techniques using FRED LEE, SR., MD INAUGURAL PROFESSORSHIP 4D flow methods in order LAUNCHED WITH CELEBRATORY GALA to provide comprehensive The Department of Radiology at the UW School information about hemody- of Medicine and Public Health announced the namics and cardiovascular creation of a new professorship to honor Fred function in patients with Lee, Sr., MD, a noted Michigan radiologist, who cardiovascular disease. was a pioneer in the diagnosis, staging and treat- Dr. Allison Gra- ment of prostate cancer, and the father of UW yev was promoted Radiology faculty member Fred Lee, Jr., MD. to Associate Pro- Radiology Chair, moderating and delivering a fessor (CHS) in Over 170 people attended the event to celebrate welcome address. Other speakers during the pro- recognition of her the newly established professorship on July 20, gram included Sarah Mangelsdorf, PhD, Provost work with medical student at the Pyle Conference Center, including friends and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at and resident education. Dr. and family members from around the country. the UW; Robert Golden, MD, UWSMPH Dean; Grayev’s promotion was To date, the professorship has raised over $1.4 James Berbee, MD, MBA, MS, Chair of the Wis- based on her outstanding million, towards the $2 million required to create consin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF); creativity and dedication to an endowed Chair in Dr. Lee’s name. Daniel van der Weide, PhD, Professor in the De- educate medical students. partment of Electrical and Computer Engineering As co-director of the gross The evening began with a social hour and dinner, at the UW and collaborator with Dr. Lee, Jr. on a anatomy course, Allison overlooking Lake Mendota in the Pyle Center variety of scientific initiatives. Alumni Lounge. The program started after dinner, The keynote address was delivered by Erika Lee, with Thomas Grist, MD, FACR, Department of PhD, the Rudolph J. Vecoli Chair in Immigration Continued on Page 2 Sidebar

STEPHENSON WINS ML4MI GRANT WINNERS GRAFFY DELIGHTS IN PET/CT TEAMS TEACHING AWARD (p.3) ANNOUNCED (p.3) AUDL TITLE WIN (p.4) WIN BIG AWARD (pp.6-7) DEPARTMENT FRED LEE, SR., MD INAUGURAL PROFESSORSHIP (FROM P. 1) PROMOTIONS (FROM P. 1) History, Distinguished McKnight and Interventional radiology, and has worked hard to improve the University Professor and the 2018 had the vision to conceptualize them. curricular format as well as the Andrew Carnegie Fellow Director of However, his journey to bring these effectiveness of the material the Immigration History Research tools from concept to reality forever presented to the students. Center at the University of Minneso- intertwined him with an unlikely Dr. Emily Lewis was ta, and also Dr. Lee, Sr.’s niece. Her source – a professor in the UW promoted to Clinical address recounted the difficult history College of Engineering, Daniel van Professor for her excel- of growing up as a first-generation der Weide. lence in clinical prac- American of Chinese descent, and the tice and dedication to educating perseverance Dr. Lee, Sr. showed to A chance meeting propelled them medical students. In addition to overcome these obstacles, establish to begin a collaborative relation- her specialized clinical practice a successful medical practice, and become a ship that would result in the co-founding of realms, Dr. Lewis has promoted passionate and leading resource on prostate multiple new companies to manufacture the uniformity in reporting practices cancer diagnosis. number of medical devices their technologi- in thyroid imaging and is a lead- cal innovation enabled. er in promoting evidence-based Dr. Lee, Sr. (1930-2016) was the son of medicine. Chinese immigrants who ran a laundry in The Fred Lee, Sr., MD Professorship was inner-city Buffalo, New York. The family created with the mandate to “seek out and Dr. John Park was pro- business and the family’s incredible work nurture collaborative research between moted to a Clinical ethic enabled Lee and his six siblings to physicians in Radiology and engineers in Professor in the attend college and obtain advanced degrees the COE to foster the accelerated discovery Community Radiology in medicine, dentistry and even rocket sci- and translation of innovative technologies Section. Dr. Park has worked ence. Dr. Lee, Sr. went on to train and work into clinical practice for the betterment of hard as the Community Ra- at numerous respected medical institutions, mankind.” Recruiting for this professorship diology scheduler, not only to including the University of Buffalo, the is now underway. “There are particular ensure the Community Divi- University of Chicago, Harvard University, synergies that exist between radiologists and sion is running efficiently, but the University of Rochester as well as the US engineers,” said Grist. “Radiologists see the also that decisions are made by Army, before settling into private practice in human potential of how emerging medical taking in account opinions of Ann Arbor, Michigan. imaging and engineering technologies can all the employees. He has made provide new solutions to age-old problems many contributions that aim to Dr. Lee, Sr. became renowned through his like cancer. In the case of Fred Lee, Jr., and improve patient care, as well as research on imaging, staging and treating Dan van der Weide, it was a marriage of the protocol given to treat the prostate cancer. His groundbreaking work set expertise and experience made in heaven,” patients. the stage for many modern treatments of the Grist said. “Thanks to their vision, hard work Dr. Jason Pinchot was disease, and earned him numerous mentions and perseverance, people with certain tumors promoted to Associate in the press and on CNN, PBS and ABC’s have whole new options for treatment, and Professor (CHS). He Nightline. In 1986, he was named “Man of better care can be delivered to cancer patients has made a significant the Year” in Michigan for his vast contribu- during their treatment,” Grist continued. “In- clinical impact in the tions to medical science. Above all, however, terventional radiology is a quickly emerging development of the vascular Dr. Lee, Sr.’s lasting legacy was his incred- field that has potential to be a game-changer anomalies service at the Uni- ible care for his patients, the importance in many different ways. It is vital that we versity of Wisconsin and at the he placed on all patient relationships, and have the ability to recruit the best talent out American Family Children’s his practice of collegial collaborations with there for this role.” Hospital. In partnership with other practitioners and scientists to learn and Dr. Aagaard-Kienitz and others discover more, even across other medical Recruitment of the Fred Lee, Sr., Profes- outside of the Department, disciplines. sorship candidate is expected to last many Dr. Pinchot has developed a months. The fund is managed by the Uni- regionally recognized service for Dr. Lee, Jr., began to model the same brand versity of Wisconsin Foundation (Fund # the treatment and diagnosis of of success in his medical career that his 132580134). If you are interested in giving vascular anomalies. father demonstrated, which became the im- to this fund to enable the appointment of petus for the creation of the professorship. A the new Fred Lee, Sr., MD Professor, a role Dr. Conrad Pun was radiologist at the UWSMPH, Dr. Lee, Jr., anticipated to accelerate future innovation promoted to a Clinical carries on his father’s interest in and exper- in imaging radiology science – and UW’s Associate Professor. This tise with cultivating patient relationships and role in it – please visit https://www.radiology. promotion was based providing excellent care. Dr. Lee, Jr. started wisc.edu/giving-opportunities/ or contact the on his dedication to improving to see potential improvements and advances UW Foundation at (608) 263-4545 or (800) Continued on Page 3 Sidebar with the very tools he used in Abdominal 443-6162. 2 DR. STEPHENSON RECEIVES 2018 DEAN’S DEPARTMENT TEACHING AWARD PROMOTIONS (FROM P. 2) Congratulations to Jason and Fellowship at the Mallinckrodt Institute patient care. Dr. Pun made multi- Stephenson, MD, Assistant of Radiology in St. Louis and a two-year ple contributions that have im- Professor in the Department faculty position at University of Pennsylvania proved patient outcomes, and has of Radiology and Director of in Philadelphia. Over the past six years at UW, increased comfort and efficiency Medical Student Education, he has transformed the Radiology curriculum of the care given to patients in the who was awarded a 2018 for medical students. Besides his steadfast UnityPoint-Meriter campus. Dean’s Teaching Award! approach with individual learner interactions, Dr. Elizabeth Sadowski Each year, four recipients are selected from he has leveraged his talents to impact larger was promoted to Pro- across the entire faculty of the School of Med- groups. This includes overseeing the Radiol- fessor (CHS) due to her icine and Public Health, for their extraordi- ogy Clerkship for medical students since national reputation using nary dedication to student education, demon- 2012, when he began to revise the radiology MRI to diagnose and treat diseases strated high level of teaching effectiveness, curriculum to introduce a more structured involving the female pelvis, specif- and innovation in education. The award was and objective-based approach. Dr. Stephen- ically uterine and ovarian malig- established in 1992. Winners are chosen by son used technology to engage learners from nancies. Dr. Sadowski has made an a committee of faculty who have previously across the statewide campus, and employed important impact as a result of her been honored for their excellence in teaching. a PACS based case simulator for student use. contributions to national consensus He has been tireless in his pursuit for effec- guidelines for image acquisition “I am extremely honored to be receiving this tive education and has applied his passion for and interpretation of MRIs. award,” Dr. Stephenson said, “The efforts innovation in education to the redesign of the that led to this recognition would not have SMPH ForWard curriculum, and has taken a Dr. Frank Thornton was been possible without the support of my team larger leadership role at the medical school as promoted to Professor members, clinical colleagues, department one of the Phase I block leaders. In this capac- (CHS) in recognition of chair, SMPH leaders, and other educator ity, he led an interdisciplinary team of faculty his clinical excellence colleagues who have, in various ways, helped to build and successfully launch the Mind and the development of a national make it possible for me to do the work that I and Motion course for pre-clinical medical program for community-based do.” students. The first iteration of the course was radiology groups within academic well received and is an excellent example of radiology programs. Dr. Thornton Dr. Stephenson joined the UW Radiology one of the many ways his leadership impacts has been highly instrumental in Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention how medical students learn in new and effec- developing an approach to leverage Section in 2012 after completing a Residency tive ways. the unique contributions of the Community and Academic divi- sions within the UW Department of PILOT GRANT WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR Radiology. MEDICAL IMAGING INITIATIVE Congratulations to these faculty members and best wishes in their The UW’s Machine Learning for Medical for Deep Learning in Medical Imaging” with new ranks! Imaging Initiative (ML4MI) selection com- co-PIs Alan McMillan, PhD, and Varun Jog,

mittee recently announced the winners of the PhD. DR. OTTO WINS ASHNR ML4MI Pilot ResearchgGrants. These grants are expected to expand the scope of Machine The Pilot Research Grants are specifically RESEARCH SEED GRANT Learning activity on campus and to encourage targeted for research collaborations between Brad Otto, MD, second cross-disciplinary collaborations to advance the School of Medicine and Public Health and year resident in the De- the rapidly growing field of machine learning the College of Engineering at the University partment of Radiology, in medical imaging. A central goal of these of Wisconsin. At least one Primary Investi- was recently named the grants is to spark enduring collaborations gator or co-PI of the research proposals must recipient of the Amer- that will lead to external funding for further come from the Departments of Radiology or ican Society of Head and Neck research. Medical Physics and one from the College of Radiology 2018 Core Curriculum Engineering. Research Seed Grant. Dr. Otto The two winning proposals are “Patient Spe- will be working with Drs. Tabby cific Hemodynamics Using Machine Learning The patient-specific hemodynamics proposal Kennedy, Jason Stephenson, John- Based Fusion of MRI Measurements and presented by Drs. Johnson, Roldán-Alzate and Paul Yu, Greg Avey, and educa- Computational Fluid Dynamics” from co-PIs Rudraraju seeks to develop vastly superior tion coordinator Katie Yang to Kevin Johnson, PhD, Alejandro Roldán-Al- estimates of in-vivo blood velocities using create and test new online learn- zate, PhD, and Shiva Rudraraju, PhD, and an artificial intelligence-based combination ing modules to impact student “DeepRad: An Accessible, Open-Source Tool of computer simulations and measurements engagement in the reading room. Continued on Page 6 Congratulations Brad and team! 3 DR. ROBBINS NAMED RESEARCHER PETER GRAFFY LEADS THE WAY TO WIN VICE CHAIR/FACULTY NATIONAL ULTIMATE DISC TITLE — AT LAST! DEVELOPMENT Jessica Robbins, The Madison and should be very MD, Associate Radicals, one of 23 proud of the team’s Professor (CHS), franchises in the first title win,” he has accepted a new American Ulti- said. role as Vice Chair mate Disc League for Faculty Devel- (AUDL) won their Graffy has a long opment and Enrichment effective first national title, list of professional July 1, 2018. Dr. Robbins brings played on August accomplishments an outstanding track record of lead- 22 at Breese-Ste- within the Depart- ership on behalf of the Radiology vens Field in Mad- ment of Radiolo- Residency Program, especially in ison. After making gy, including the the area of recruiting excellent res- it to the final four presentation of idents to the Department, many of series every year complex scientific whom have gone on to fellowships since 2013, the work at national in our Department and assuming Radicals showed meetings, being a faculty roles. great determination co-author in five to make this year articles published In her new role, Dr. Robbins will different by win- this year, on topics be creating a rich environment ning it all. such as CT-based for developing the career path for Department of Radiology researcher Peter Graffy, left, AI methods, hepatic junior faculty, starting at the time Star defenseman and teammate Pat Shriwise, right, celebrate after fibrosis, and colorec- winning the National American Ultimate Disc of recruitment through mentoring Peter Graffy, #26 of Championship in Madison. tal neoplasia. “Peter for promotions. She will oversee the Radicals, rated has demonstrated a faculty development programming fourth best player in remarkable capabil- to span early, mid and late career the AUDL championship for total points ity for rapidly adapting to new roles and faculty in their interests in educa- scored, is also a Research Intern with the responsibilities, especially for someone who tion, research and leadership devel- UW Department of Radiology. The Radicals has yet to enter medical school,” Pickhardt opment through Grand Rounds and decided to change their game strategy upon said. “He has many more accomplishments seminars in these key areas. learning the results of the game that brought yet to come.” the , their championship Under Dr. Robbins’ leadership, opponent, to the final four competition. The Deep down, Graffy knew this would be we will create an Awards Program offensive line has been a recent concern of the year the Radicals took home the trophy. to provide resources for faculty the Radicals, and as a leader in point scoring About a month before the championship who wish to pursue specific areas Graffy was moved to offense. This new game, he emailed Evan Lepler, a broadcast- of professional development, strategy paid off, as Graffy executed an in- er for the AUDL channel, in which Graffy including leadership conferences. credible six goals, one assist, and one block proclaimed the Radicals would win this year. Finally, she will create a Well- against Dallas. When Lepler countered why, Graffy re- ness, Engagement, and Inclusion sponded, “It’s that belief that’s been building program to identify and prioritize Graffy has had many supporters throughout throughout the year and, honestly, I woke appropriate initiatives that will his journey, both with ultimate disc playing up this morning and I was just giddy, like I enrich the working environment of and in the Department of Radiology. Perry knew that we were going to win.” our Department. Pickhardt, MD, is Graffy’s primary investi- gator at work, and Professor in the Depart- The win left Graffy and his teammates in As part of the Awards and Well- ment, has been one of his biggest fans. “Dr. a state of disbelief and joy as they hugged ness, Engagement and Inclusion Pickhardt has been hugely supportive of me each other, laughed, and cried. Afterwards program, a fund has been created at as a player as well as in a research capacity,” the team spent the remainder of the day the UW Foundation to support this Graffy said. “He has come to games and celebrating, carrying their trophy all around important initiative. follows our season closely while I am in it, the city to share their excitement with their and he has served a huge role model to me many fans. Congratulations to Dr. Robbins personally over the years.” Graffy also had for her willingness to serve in this praise for the Radicals organization, many The UW Department of Radiology congratu- important role! of whom get little recognition for their lates Peter Graffy and the Madison Radicals work. “The team, coaches, and trainers are on their amazing accomplishment! constantly hard at work striving for success,

4 CONGRESSIONAL STAFF TOURS WIMR FACILITIES DR. KIM BECOMES VICE CHAIR/COMMUNITY The largest congressional staff group to ever RADIOLOGY visit UW-Madison gathered at WIMR in Newrhee Kim, MD, August to learn more about the importance of Clinical Associate federal funding and other resources necessary Professor, was ap- for continued support and expansion of re- pointed Vice Chair search and patient care within the SMPH and for Community Ra- UW Health. Eleven members from the offic- diology effective July 1, 2018. Dr. es of Wisconsin Senators Tammy Baldwin Kim has been a leading voice on and Ron Johnson and Representatives Sean behalf of the Community Radiol- Duffy, Mike Gallagher, Glenn Grothman, ogy program, Unity Point-Meriter search specifically related to Alzheimer’s Ron Kind, Gwen Moore, and Mark Pocan Hospital, and the Wisconsin Idea. and Parkinson’s Disease, and other current visited with faculty and staff of the Depart- Dr. Kim currently serves as Vice public health issues such as prostate and ments of Medical Physics and Radiology for President of the Medical Staff at breast cancers. Drs. Christian and Engle presentations and a tour. Unity Point-Meriter Hospital and also discussed current grants, highlighted serves as Vice President of the major accomplishments, and referenced the The morning began with a tour of UW Med Wisconsin Radiological Society. recent collaborations with the Department Flight, led by Ryan Wubben, MD, Professor Dr. Kim is uniquely qualified to of Radiology, Waisman Center, and other of Emergency Medicine. Jacques Galipeau, lead the Community Section’s UW-Madison entities. MD, the Don and Marilyn Anderson Profes- 25 board-certified, subspecialty sor of Oncology within the Department of trained radiologists into the future, Following the presentations, smaller groups, Medicine and UW Carbone Comprehensive and will continue to build upon Dr. facilitated by Professors Timothy Hall, Oli- Cancer Center, and Amy Kind, MD, PhD, Frank Thornton’s outstanding con- ver Wieben, and Guang-Hong Chen, toured an Associate Professor in the Department of tributions over the past four years. WIMR1 US, MR, and X-ray/CT facilities. Medicine, founder of the Health Services and Under Dr. Thornton’s leadership, Graduate students were present at each tour Care Research Program, and Director of the the Community Radiology Section station to give the staffers the opportunity to Madison VA Dementia and Cognitive Care flourished to become more inte- meet some of the students who contribute to Clinic also made presentations. grated with the Academic Sections, research associated with these modalities. leveraging the power of this unique Afterwards, Edward Jackson, PhD, Pro- partnership. Dr. Thomas Grist, Professor and Chair of fessor and Chair of the Department of the Department of Radiology, participated Medical Physics, presented examples of Dr. Kim is excited to continue the in the tour component of the visit and had the Wisconsin Idea, highlighting the collab- Community Radiology’s commit- the opportunity to highlight certain research orative efforts between the Departments of ment to clinical excellence, taking initiatives. “Collectively, the Departments Medical Physics, Radiology, and Human best practices from the academic of Medical Physics and Radiology have Oncology. Dr. Jackson discussed how these sections and applying them to the a remarkable message to share with our efforts, centered on recent basic research and clinical needs outside University congressional representatives.” Dr. Grist said. development, were translated into clinical Hospital. “The federal funding that has supported our trial applications and improved patient care. research has not only contributed to improve- Professors Charles Mistretta and T. Rock- Dr. Kim’s specific interests include ments in human health but also has had a well Mackie discussed the importance of the big-picture issues that face significant impact on economic development industry engagement, citing examples of the clinical leadership. He is particular- in Wisconsin. That is truly the Wisconsin successful work between vascular imaging ly excited to continue the Commu- Idea in action, and it is an important message and TomoTherapy, noting that the many new nity Division’s clinical follow-up to convey to our political leaders. Many patents and technology transfer that were initiative, initiated two years ago thanks to everyone at UW who contributes to created and resulted in a significant return on by Robert Bour, MD, CT Modality this great success.” the investment. Chief of the Community Section. This initiative has resulted in ra- The information the congressional staff mem- Bradley Christian, PhD, Professor of Medical diologists finding cancers in at least bers take back to the Capitol will be import- Physics and Psychiatry, and John Engle, PhD, 14 patients to date. Dr. Kim is also ant with regard to the allocation of funding Assistant Professor in the Department of enthusiastic about applying ACR statewide that will enable UW researchers Medical Physics and Radiology, presented an Imaging 3.0 initiative throughout and physicians to continue to develop novel, overview of the Department’s recent major the department. more effective techniques and provide the accomplishments. This included selected ability to translate such to improved patient areas of research, such as the cyclotron Thanks to Dr. Thornton for his care, increasing the quality of life throughout production and radiopharmaceutical re- service, and congratulations to Dr. Wisconsin and beyond. Kim on his new role! 5 DRS. SADOWSKI WIMR PET AND TAC/UH NUCLEAR MEDICINE WIN PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARDS AND ROSAS NAMED EXCELLENCE AWARD UW Health recently named UW Department which they provide their personal feedback HONOREES of Radiology WIMR PET and The Ameri- based on their experience. can Center (TAC) and University Hospital’s Dr. Elizabeth Sadowski, Professor (UH) Nuclear Medicine clinics as the winner Members of Christine Jaskowiak’s imag- in the Department of Radiolo- of the esteemed Patient Experi- ing team are: Mark McNall, gy, and Dr. Humberto Rosas, ence award. The teams recog- Brooke Peters, Sarah Buslaff, Associate Professor (CHS) in nized were PET/CT at WIMR, Katelin Beaman, William Na- the Department of Radiology, led by Christine Jaskowiak, BS, tividad, Brandon Juno, and Er- were recognized last month as CNMT; TAC Nuclear Medicine ika Quesada. “My staff makes UW Health Physician Excellence led by Kandace Nowakowski, our patients their number one Award Honorees. The Physician MSM, RT(R); and UH Nuclear priority,” Jaskowiak said, “we Excellence Awards recognize Medicine led by Derek Fuerbringer, CNMT. provide great patient care through patience, “individuals who demonstrate ex- This award recognizes these individuals and understanding, compassion, and sympathy. ceptional skills in clinical practice their teams on their commitment to provid- We treat patients with respect and interact and education, and a commitment ing excellent patient care. with them on a personal level.” to the mission, vision, and values

of UW Health.” In total, ten The patient feedback indicated that each of Kandace Nowa- physicians from UW Health were the clinics scored in the top 10% of the sur- kowski and her awardees this year and twelve veyed imaging departments in providing care imaging were honorees. for patients. The surveys are sent to patients team at TAC, a approximately 24 hours after their visit, in subset of Universi- Dr. Sadowski, appointed to the American Col- lege of Radiology (FROM P. 3) Women’s Imaging ML4MI PILOT GRANT WINNERS Panel this year, from an MRI scanner. Clinicians often use They will leverage deep learning techniques was nominated for the Leader- measures of blood velocities in the heart that have been successfully implemented in ship Excellence Award. Dr. Mark and arteries to plan surgical procedures and non-medical data and apply them to medical Kliewer, Professor in the Depart- diagnose disease. MRI provides methods to image data. This includes changes such as ments of Radiology and Medical directly measure 3D velocity fields but pro- extending deep learning frameworks that Physics, nominated Sadowski and duces images that are corrupted by noise and have been built to use two-dimensional noted three specific and important have limited resolution. The interdisciplinary images, in order to apply them to the 3D leadership initiatives. The first team aims to develop a technique which har- and 3D + time datasets that are common is Sadowski’s commitment to nesses modeling, specifically computational in medical imaging. By creating an open- imaging expertise in gynecolog- fluid dynamics (CFD), to produce images source, fully graphical and user-friendly ic oncology and the increasing with higher resolution and less noise. tool, McMillan and Jog expect to increase collaboration with the Division of the accessibility of deep learning methods Gynecologic Oncology and Ra- With the DeepRad proposal, Drs. McMillan that are proving increasingly important in diation Oncology. Sadowski acts and Jog want to address the limitations on the detection, classification, and diagnosis of as a radiology consultant with the accessibility of deep learning techniques disease. these divisions, leads a group of for physicians and researchers who do not physicians in a weekly discussion have expertise or experience in computer The University of Wisconsin is one of the of important cases in gynecologic programming, machine learning or data institutions leading the charge to explore oncology, and founded and chairs science. “While progress has been made this exciting technology and the impact it the Uterine and Ovarian Cancer in making deep learning tools easier to use, promises to have on science and medicine. panel in the Society of Abdominal applications still currently require significant Team efforts in this area leverage multiple Radiology. Sadowski has also software development skills; and although areas of expertise, including clinical imaging, taken a leadership role in career collaborations between medical imaging and imaging physics, computer science electrical development and mentorship computer science researchers are ideal, the and computer engineering, bioengineering through multiple initiatives. In rapid maturation of high-performing deep and biostatistics. The UW has outstanding the Department, she has created learning tools provided freely by third par- strengths in all these areas, as well as a long a professional development and ties suggests that many applications no lon- and successful history of collegial collabora- career planning curriculum for ger require significant technical innovation tions between departments. the resident and fellow education in order to be applied,” said co-PI Dr. Jog. program, and is the Director of a

Continued on Page 7 Sidebar 6 WIMR PET AND TAC/UH NUCLEAR MEDICINE WIN PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARDS ROSAS AND SADOWSKI HONORED (FROM P. 6 SIDEBAR) ty Hospital, includes Chris Goetsch, Kristine comments and use them to make our service biannual Career Paths Seminar. Pettis, Kelley Kopacz and Doug Fiers. “We better. One thing we have learned from this This is in addition to her personal review our comments monthly and continue process is to find better ways to communi- mentoring of over 20 individuals to take time with each patient, while explain- cate with patients about what happens during in the department in her time ing each part of the exam for the patient to the imaging process,” he said. here. The third area of leadership understand. We strive to provide the best that Kliewer noted is her advo- care each and every day at TAC,” Nowakow- Nuclear Medicine is a subspecialty of cacy for women in academia. ski said. radiology that examines various procedures Sadowski formed the Women’s which include general nuclear medicine, Physician in Radiology group in Derek Fuerbringer and his imaging team at PET imaging and nuclear cardiology. These 2009 and created a curriculum the University Hospitals includes Elizabeth procedures are crucial to accurately diag- that addressed obstacles women Secrist, Rosalie Hovey-An- nose the patient, and ensure physicians faced both in and dersen, Emily Worden, Laura the appropriate treatment is outside of work. Peterson, Kristine Pettis, Kerry administered. Grow, Doug Fiers, Bryan Kitt, Dr. Rosas, the Chris Goetsch, Heather Jansma, UW Health is pleased to have Director of Muscu- Megan Donar, Rhonda Denu, such role models represent- loskeletal Interven- Dani Brunk, and Kelley Kopacz. ing the imaging centers at tion at University “We are constantly working to improve the UW Health. This award is proof that goes to Hospital, was patient experience,” Fuerbringer said “each show the outstanding patient care consistent- nominated for quarter or so we review all the patient ly encouraged at UW-Madison. the Clinical Practice Excellence Award, an award which “hon- ors outstanding clinicians who demonstrate an extraordinary UW RADIOLOGY DAZZLES WCIO CONFERENCE commitment to safety and quality patient-and-family centered care.” Faculty, staff, and trainees from UW Ra- University of Michigan. Macoskey, who Krystina Johnson and Constance diology and partner institutions turned in a is studying Biomedical Engineering and Besaw, ultrasonographers with top-notch performance at the World Con- Scientific Computing, won for his poster on the Department of Radiology, as ference of Interventional Oncology (WCIO) “Histological Validation of Histotripsy-In- well as Debra Trieloff, a physi- located in Boston, MA this past June. The duced Tissue Destruction Monitoring with cian assistant in the department, team served as an excellent example of the Ultrasound Feedback.” wrote letters of recommendation exciting work coming from UW–Madison, for Dr. Rosas. All three praised gaining recognition and winning multiple In addition to Dr. Lee, several Rosas for his dedication to awards. other faculty members partici- patients, education, and the core pated in the conference. Shane ideals of the department, noting UW Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Wells, MD, an Assistant Profes- his generosity in both time and teams presented five of the 100 posters at the sor in the Abdominal Imaging effort to helping patients and conference. The winner was Emily Knott, and Intervention Section and Marci Alexan- colleagues. “Working beside him an engineering student working with the der, RN, BSN, an Ablation Nurse Clinician, as a Sonographer has taught me Department of Radiology. Her poster was led a WCIO Fellow education program for many skills that cannot be learned titled “Robotically Assisted Sonic Therapy their fellow attendees. Dr. Lee presented two in a classroom setting. Dr. Rosas (RAST) for Renal Ablation in a Porcine lectures: “The Innovation in Interventional is incredibly compassionate when Model: Initial Preclinical Results,” in which Oncology” as well as moderating the Abla- it comes to patient bedside man- she and her colleagues studied female swine tion Workshop. Another presenter, Timothy ner. I personally have had patients to evaluate short and long term effects of Ziemlewicz, MD, an Associate Professor of request Dr. Rosas by name and renal RAST with CT and histopathological Radiology also in the section remember him from years prior,” correlation. of Abdominal Imaging and Johnson wrote. “Dr. Rosas is an Intervention, gave a lecture admirable Radiologist who is The best image guidance poster on the removal of the kidney an outstanding representation of went to Jon Macoskey, a col- containing renal cancer. the UW Health System values, laborator of Fred Lee, Jr., MD, humbly teaching colleagues and who is a PhD candidate at the associates and caring for his patients as if they were his own family members.” 7 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Madison, Wisconsin Permit No. 658

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The Department of Radiology, with a masterful come- from-behind surprise, takes home the coveted Zach Clark Cup by defeating Emergency Medicine 10-6!

COMINGS & GOINGS Welcome Ciara Michel, Student Hourly Karissa Wisniewski, Associate Administrative Tim Allen, Research Assistant Matthias Muehler, MD, Visiting Assistant Pro- Program Specialist Kristin Anderson, Student Hourly fessor Ellie Yang, Research Assistant Jacob Andreae, Student Hourly Jill Mullen, Medical Program Assistant Senior, Katie Yang, Associate Student Services Coordi- Tom Batan, Student Hourly Neuroradiology nator Erik Bjorklund, Student Hourly Yavuz Muslu, Research Assistant Collin Buelo, Research Assistant Sarvesh Periysamy, Research Assistant Goodbye Weijie Chen, Research Assistant Jeanette Pollnow, Medical Program Assistant Angela Ciano, Student Hourly Donna Christen, Financial Specialist Senior Associate, MSK Kelsey Doyle, Instrumentation Technologist TJ Colgan, Assistant Scientist Amber Possell, Instrumentation Technologist Kayo Kern, Administrative Program Specialist Keith Dodd, Research Intern Katie Randall, Medical Program Assistant Asso- Sarah Kohn, Instrumentation Technologist Alexa Dorman, MS, Student Services Coord. ciate, Abdominal Molly Naef, RN Supervisor Aaron Eifler, MD, Assistant Professor Kristen Rider, PA-C, Physician’s Assistant, Mary Beth Sperl, Senior Information Processing Kenny Chen, Student Hourly Meriter Consultant Sevde Etoz Niemeier, Research Assistant Haley Massa, Student Hourly Keven Stonewall, Associate Research Specialist Christian Farris, Student Hourly Melody Schmitt, Administrative Assistant, Averie Theiste, Student Hourly John Garrett, PhD, Assistant Professor (CHS) Meriter Kelly Vogen, Medical Program Assistant Associ- Ruiqi Geng, Research Assistant Megan Schroeder, Student Hourly ate, Neuroradiology Madison Golden, Student Hourly Mengzhen Sun, Student Hourly Sam Zander, Student Hourly WIMR David Harris, PhD, Research Program Manager Joseph Tang, MD, Clinical Associate Professor Zach Harrison, Student Hourly Brooke Temme, Student Hourly Department Moves David Troyer, Programmer Analyst Michael Hartung, MD, Assistant Professor (CHS) Kate Bednarke, Student Hourly to Associate Arno van Schuijlenborgh, Administrative Pro- Grace Herbeck, Student Hourly Research Specialist gram Specialist Louis Hinshaw, Student Hourly Kim Gudex, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, Nurse Prac- Avi Silverman, Student Hourly Sam Hurley, Assistant Scientist titioner at Meriter to Nurse Practitioner with Helena Van Hemmen, Student Hourly Emily Knott, Student Hourly Interventional Radiology Joanna Kusmirek, MD, Assistant Professor Peng Sue Vang, Associate Info. Proc. Consultant (CHS) Leroy Wiliams, Research Assistant

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