Sandler, Osterman Awarded $50,000 VICC Ambassadors Grant

Krystyna Barnard
February 7, 2019
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

Krystyna Barnard
February 6, 2019
Vanderbilt Radiology Resident of the Year Collin Howser, M.D.
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

VUMC Reporter, Tom Wilemon
January 31, 2019
Charles Manning, Ph.D.
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.

Radiologist Taber Thrives on Teaching, Diagnostic Challenges

VUMC Reporter, Leigh MacMillan
January 24, 2019
The following story originally appeared in the Jan. 24, 2019, edition of the VUMC Reporter.    David Taber, M.D., laughs as he recalls the first magnetic resonance images he saw, shortly after the introduction of MRI into medical practice.

January 2019: Osteomyelitis in Decubitus Ulcers

We'll be exploring issues around osteomyelitis in decubitus ulcers. In discussing these cases with Dr. Patty Wright, we both note that the younger ID faculty have a different set of assumptions in managing these cases.  The articles may help us develop a common approach.

Radiology’s Winter Clothing Drive to Benefit VUMC Patients

Krystyna Barnard
January 2, 2019
The Department of Radiology recently concluded its winter clothing drive benefiting Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) patients, and those supported by the Homeless Health Services Program.  Nearly 180 new and gently used items, including heavy coats, gloves and scarves, were collected, and delivered to the VUMC Clothes Closet for distribution through VUMC Guest Services and social workers. A comprehensive list of donations is provided below:
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