Author Archives: Sheerah Coe

We are proud to announce that Tengfei Li, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at UNC-Chapel Hill, has been awarded a K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Grant #: 1K01AG095286-01) from the National Institute on Aging. This prestigious five-year award provides $707,675 in support of Dr. Li’s...

UNC Radiology is excited to welcome back Dr. Joshua Wallace, Associate Professor in the Musculoskeletal Imaging Division. For Dr. Wallace, this is more than just a career move—it’s a homecoming. “I wanted to be part of a team that provided excellent clinical service and took a lot of pride in...

We are thrilled to share that the next edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Nuclear Medicine is officially in print, and the updated content is now live on StatDx! This new edition includes 17 brand-new chapters and the latest information on the many nuclear imaging and therapeutic agents approved since the previous...

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has selected Dr. Li’s presentation, Prediction of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s Dementia Using Excitation-Inhibition Imbalance, for inclusion in a high-profile press conference on Alzheimer’s disease at its annual meeting. Out of more than 10,000 abstracts submitted, fewer than 50 were chosen for this honor—recognizing...

When Dr. Blaine Mischen talks about medicine, there’s a spark in his voice — part curiosity, part passion, and part deep-seated belief in the impact a physician can have on a patient’s life. As the new Associate Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Division of Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics (MIT) at UNC, he...

If you ever wondered who keeps complex, multi-stakeholder research projects running smoothly behind the scenes, meet Lindsay Lane, Research Project Manager with the Epidemiology Research Team at UNC. Her title might not hint at it, but Lindsay is the connective tissue behind UNC’s North Carolina Lung Screening Registry—a statewide initiative that’s tracking real-world outcomes for...

Dr. Danielle Stevens, the newest Assistant Professor in UNC’s Department of Radiology, didn’t start her journey as the classic “mad scientist”—though she did dress up as one for Halloween as a kid. Instead, her path into research was shaped by a deep-rooted belief in prevention over treatment, a passion for...

Chapel Hill, NC — In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have mapped how a small but mighty part of the brain—the cerebellum—develops in babies and young children. Their recently published study in Nature Communications reveals that this “little brain”, once thought to mainly control...

When Dr. Elijah Burton interviewed at UNC, he didn’t come with a long list of personal connections to the department—but he left knowing it felt like home. Now an Associate Professor of Radiology in the Breast Imaging Division, Dr. Burton is bringing not only a wealth of experience from his...

The Department of Radiology is thrilled to welcome Dr. Bradley Spieler, Professor of Radiology, to the Emergency Imaging Division. With roots in New Orleans and footprints in Honolulu, New York, and beyond, Dr. Spieler brings with him not only deep clinical expertise, but a vibrant spirit that embodies generosity, adventure, and...

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeremy Jose to the Department of Radiology as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Abdominal Imaging. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in his values, Jeremy brings not only clinical expertise and a passion for teaching but also a compelling personal journey that led him...

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with Anna Byars, you already know the truth behind her self-description in one word: chill. But don’t let her laid-back, easygoing vibe fool you—As an Administrative Support Associate, Anna is the engine behind the scenes for the Neuroradiology and CT Divisions at UNC Radiology,...