Category: IN THE NEWS

Innovate Carolina announces its first cohort of members to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s National Academy of Inventors (NAI) chapter, which supports and celebrates the achievements of inventors within the UNC-Chapel Hill community. Since its founding in 2010, NAI has championed inventors with U.S. patents by recognizing their contributions,...

This past weekend, artists Earle Kluttz Thompson and Raines Thompson Kuppin brought their creative vision to life with a stunning transformation of our pediatric fluoroscopy suite. Their incredible work has turned the space into a vibrant and welcoming environment inspired by North Carolina’s breathtaking mountain-to-sea landscapes. The room is now...

Desma Marie Jones has been a cornerstone of the UNC Radiology family since January 2019. With her dual roles as Administrative Director for Clinical Research and Radiology Core Service Center, she’s a powerhouse of organization, research, and leadership. But who is the woman behind the title? Let’s dive into her...

Mauricio Castillo, MD, FACR, Matthew A. Mauro, Distinguished Professor of Radiology Retires, Leaving Behind an Impactful Legacy With bittersweet emotions, we announce Mauricio Castillo, MD, FACR, is retiring. His last day is June 30, 2024. The department and the neuroradiology division will deeply feel Dr. Castillo’s retirement, but it is...

Congratulations to ASNR 2023-2024 Twitter Case of the Year Winner: Case #172: X-Linked Charcot Marie Tooth Type 1. The submitting case authors were Cardiothoracic Fellow Dr. Selima Siala and Neuroradiology Associate Professor, Dr. Alex Hung. Dr. Siala wins a FREE registration to #ASNR25.

Congratulations Katrina McGinty, MD, Associate Professor of Abdominal Imaging and Director of Global Radiology. Dr. McGinty was awarded a $20,000 Educational Grant from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Title: Virtual MRI Education in Low Resource Setting Project Dates: 07/01/2024-06/30/2025 Budget: $20,000 Brief Project Summary: The World Health Organization...

Could you share a bit about your background? I am originally from Fukushima, Japan, and came to the United States in 2003 to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology at Utah State University. After completing my doctoral studies, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Entomology Department at the University of...

Congratulations to all our new residents. We wish you luck with your intern year and look forward to seeing you in June 2025! Diagnostic Radiology Greggory Adams University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Charlotte Goins University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine William Johnson USF...

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated opening of the UNC Health Endovascular Center, a testament to our commitment to delivering world class healthcare focusing on patient well-being. Meticulously designed with our patients in mind, this state-of-the-art facility provides a comprehensive range of services offered by our UNC Health providers....

Matthew A. Mauro, MD, President of UNC Faculty Physicians, and James H. Scatliff, MD, Distinguished Professor of Radiology, was awarded Honorary Membership of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). The ESR Honorary Membership is bestowed on individuals with an extensive scientific record in radiology and beyond. Dr. Mauro was presented...

Congratulations Zibo Li, PhD, Professor Radiology and Director of Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Research program at the BRIC. Professor Li was awarded an estimated $2.5 Million grant award from the National Cancer Institute for his research titled, “Development of an Efficient 18F labeling technology based on tetrazine trans-cyclooctene ligation.” We are...

Congratulations to Li Wang, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology in the UNC Image Analysis Group (BRIC). He was awarded a $2.6 Million grant award from the National Institute of Mental Health for his research titled “Computational Neuroimaging MRI for Studying Early Brain Development with Autism.” We are so proud of Wang...