Arora, Penson Investigate New Prostate Cancer Therapy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is the world’s first site to treat a patient in the TULSA-PRO Ablation Clinical Trial (TACT), which employs an emerging therapy that uses MRI guidance and robotically driven therapeutic ultrasound to obtain precise prostate cancer tissue ablation.
Neuroradiology’s Creasy Participates in ASNR International Outreach Professorship to South Africa
Neuroradiology section chief Jeffrey Creasy, M.D., recently participated in a three-week American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) International Outreach Professorship to South Africa.
Magarik Appointed to AAMC’s Organization of Resident Representatives
Second-year radiology resident Meaghan Magarik, M.D., Ph.D., was recently appointed membership to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) Organization of Resident Representatives (ORR).
Radiology Faculty Involved in VUSN Study for Head and Neck Lymphedema Research
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institute for Health and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, to determine a clinically useful measurement tool for secondary lymphedema and fibrosis (LEF).
Department of Radiology Hosts Recognition Ceremony for Graduating Residents and Fellows
The Department of Radiology recently hosted its annual graduation ceremony and reception in recognition of this year’s graduating residents and fellows.
Approximately 150 faculty, friends and family attended the event, held at the University Club of Nashville Ballroom, where they enjoyed an evening of dinner, drinks and music to celebrate eight resident and 13 fellow graduates.