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Competence
with Compassion

The UNC Department of Radiology, aligned with the mission of the UNC School of Medicine, strives to improve the health and well-being of citizens of the State of North Carolina. We integrate the three pillars of education, research, and patient care – with the leadership, excellence, and experience of the Department faculty.

Competence
with Compassion

The UNC Department of Radiology, aligned with the mission of the UNC School of Medicine, strives to improve the health and well-being of citizens of the State of North Carolina. We integrate the three pillars of education, research, and patient care – with the leadership, excellence, and experience of the Department faculty.

“Our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate care to our patients, train the next generation of Radiologists, and conduct cutting-edge research."

Faces That Define Us

Behind Every Provider, a Partner in Care: Meet Mackenzie Cranford

Credentialing Coordinator

If you’ve ever joined the Department of Radiology as a faculty member or APP and found your onboarding process smoother than expected, chances are Mackenzie Cranford had something to do with it. As a credentialing coordinator, Mackenzie works behind the scenes to ensure that every clinician is fully vetted, approved, and ready to care for patients from day one. It’s a role that rarely makes headlines—but its impact is felt in every clinic, reading room, and procedure suite.

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Bringing Innovation Home: Junaid Raja Launches North Carolina’s First Pediatric VIR Program

Associate Professor and Chief, Pediatric Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR)

When Junaid Raja reflects on his journey back to North Carolina, the word that comes up again and again is home. Now joining UNC Radiology as Associate Professor and Chief of the new Pediatric Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) Division—the first of its kind in the state—Dr. Raja is bringing both cutting-edge expertise and a deeply personal sense of purpose to his role.

The Woman Behind the Scenes: Meet Nicole Clayton

Administrative Support Associate

If you’ve ever needed help coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, or solving an administrative challenge in Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging (MSK), or Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics (MIT), chances are you’ve crossed paths with Nicole Clayton. As an Administrative Support Associate, Nicole is often the steady force behind the scenes, keeping things running smoothly. Whether she’s helping manage physician schedules, organizing interviews for new team members, or stepping in wherever needed, she approaches every task with the same energy and enthusiasm that defines her personality.

Meet Dr. Jnana Aditya Challa: Bringing Innovation, Efficiency, and Compassion to UNC Radiology

Assistant Professor, Molecular Imaging and Theranostics

Dr. Challa recently completed his residency in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Maryland. He has trained across the full spectrum of nuclear medicine, including PET imaging, Nuclear cardiology, and Theranostics—an emerging field that combines diagnostic imaging and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for conditions such as neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer.