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Helping Residents Thrive, One Step at a Time For Regina “Gina” Eva Maria Besaw, the journey to UNC Radiology began thousands of miles away in Munich, Germany. Today, as the Diagnostic Radiology Program Coordinator and Grand Rounds Coordinator, Gina plays a vital role in helping residents navigate one of the...

When Dr. Jnana Aditya Challa interviewed at UNC Radiology, it wasn’t just the cutting-edge technology or growing Molecular Imaging and Theranostics program that caught his attention. It was the people. “Everybody there was really friendly,” he recalls. “From the front desk staff to the faculty and residents, all of my...

We are pleased to share that Danielle Stevens, PhD, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been selected as a recipient of the Hunt Award in recognition of her innovative research project, “Corrected Age in Practice: Identifying At-Risk Preterm Children Through Multivariate Growth Modeling.” Dr. Stevens’ work focuses on improving the...

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...

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...

If you’ve ever wondered who helps turn big research ideas into real patient impact, you’re probably thinking of someone like Kaila Brustkern. Kaila plays a hands-on role in radiology research, working directly with patients and study teams to move projects forward from concept to completion. Her days are anything but...

We are pleased to announce that Louise Henderson and Andrew Moon, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at UNC, have been awarded a new NIH/NCI-funded grant (R21CA313041). Lauren Burke serves as a co-investigator on this project. Project Title: Early Detection of Liver Cancer Among Patients with Cirrhosis and MASLD...

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,...

Congratulations to our incoming 2026 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology residents on Match Day! We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group to our program. Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we look forward to supporting you as you begin the next chapter of...

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after a research grant is awarded—how the dollars are tracked, the teams are supported, and the details stay aligned, Josephine Muiruri is the person making it all work behind the scenes. As an Accountant in Radiology, Josephine manages post-award operations for funded research grants. In simple...

The UNC Cardiothoracic Imaging division marked a historic milestone this year, significantly expanding its educational footprint at the Society of Thoracic Radiology (STR) 2026 Annual Meeting held in beautiful Puerto Rico. Our team delivered a robust presence with four oral presentations, one scientific poster, and four educational posters. This achievement...

We are pleased to share several important leadership updates within the Department of Radiology. Lauren Burke, MD, FSAR, has been appointed as our inaugural Vice Chair of Enterprise Imaging Integration. The creation of this role represents a significant milestone as our Department continues to expand its presence across the health...