Sarcoma Patients Benefit from Collaboration of Musculoskeletal Experts

The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 13,040 soft tissue sarcomas and 3,450 bone sarcomas will be diagnosed in U.S. adults and children in 2018. To optimally treat sarcomas, health systems are developing multidisciplinary team approaches that include dedicated musculoskeletal expertise.

Radiology Research Faculty Peterson Receives DAAD Fellowship

Todd Peterson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and faculty in the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, recently received a fellowship from the German Academic Exchange Service (

MRI Technique Detects Spinal Cord Changes in MS Patients: Study

The following article originally appeared in the April 19, 2018, edition of the VUMC Reporter.    A Vanderbilt University Medical Center-led research team has shown that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect changes in resting-state spinal cord function in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

3-D Model Gives Clearer Picture of Complex Cases

The following article originally appeared in the April 12, 2018, edition of the VUMC Reporter.    Elizabeth and Scott Massey expected to learn their baby’s gender at a 21-week ultrasound. While they learned they were having a daughter, the reveal included much more than they planned for.

Radiology Gives Back at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Department of Radiology faculty, staff and trainees recently volunteered their time and efforts at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.  A nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding hungry men, women and children, Second Harvest delivers food to 490 partner organizations and to families in 46 counties across Middle Tennessee. 

Heller Lecture in Pediatric Radiology | April 9, 2018

Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences 8th Annual Richard M. and Toni Heller Lecture in Pediatric Imaging "Pediatric Contrast Ultrasound - Implementation of a Successful Program within a Department of Radiology"