James Lecture in Radiology and Radiological Sciences | March 15, 2019

Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences 22nd Annual A. Everette James, Jr. Lecture in Radiology and Radiological Sciences "Fracking for Innovation: Getting More from America's Academic Medical Centers by Making Innovation and Entrepreneurship Natural and Expected Academic Behaviors" featuring

Connolly, Shannon Named Chief Residents for Class of 2020

The Department of Radiology this week named third-year residents Cara Connolly, M.D., and LeAnn Shannon, M.D., chief residents for the Class of 2020.  Nominated by their fellow residents, Connolly and Shannon will take on their new roles within the residency program following completion of their American Board of Radiology Core exams in June. 

Sandler, Osterman Awarded $50,000 VICC Ambassadors Grant

Kim Sandler, M.D., Assistant Professor of Radiology and codirector of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, and Travis Osterman, D.O., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine, were recently awarded a $50,000 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Ambassadors Discovery Grant in Cancer Research for their project, “Saving Lives with Early

Radiology Colleagues Honored in Annual Chairman’s Leadership and Special Recognition Ceremony

The Department of Radiology last week held its Annual Chairman’s Leadership and Special Recognition Ceremony. Attended by faculty, staff and trainees in the Children’s Theatre at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the event recognized the contributions of colleagues who regularly go above and beyond to uphold the Medical Center’s Credo and Patient Promise.

Grant Supports Novel Imaging Initiative to Enhance Cancer Care

The following story originally appeared in the Jan. 31, 2019, edition of the VUMC Reporter.    A Vanderbilt initiative to develop predictive imaging technologies that clinicians can use to better match patients with personalized care has received National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding.