Louise Henderson, PhD, is an established researcher who has impactfully applied epidemiology research to produce evidence-based information on performance, access, surveillance, disparities and outcomes of breast and lung cancer screening across North Carolina. As long-time Principal Investigator of the Carolina Mammography Registry (CMR), one of seven National Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium mammography registries, Dr. Henderson … Read more

On Wednesday, February 10th, UNC Radiology’s Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program was pleased to virtually host Lily M. Belfi, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology and Director of Medical Student Education in the Division of Emergency and Musculoskeletal Imaging at Weill Cornell Medical College.  UNC Radiology UME teaching faculty and UNC School of Medicine RADY … Read more

Kudos to R3 Dr. Barry Keane for leading an engaging Block 12 RADY 401 SIM lab session with a reliable tool for teaching biopsy – “Ms. Cluck”! PHOTOs: Dr. Keane (top L / bottom center), MS4 Jaslyn Piggott (top & bottom R) and MS1 & UNC Radiology Interest Group Co-President Tori Risner (bottom L)

Every year, the University of North Carolina and its respective School of Medicine (SOM) disciplines consistently rank in the top tier of the “U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities” annual report. In the 2021 Best Global Universities report, UNC Department of Radiology ranked 32nd in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, among peer … Read more

We have been busy welcoming new faculty and staff to the UNC Department of Radiology family over the past few months! Assistant Professor John Tobben, MD, joined the Department’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging division in January 2021. Dr. Tobben is one of six MSK Imaging clinical faculty members working under the direction of Division Chief Dr. … Read more

We have been busy welcoming new faculty and staff to the UNC Department of Radiology family over the past few months! Assistant Professor John Tobben, MD, joined the Department’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging division in January 2021. Dr. Tobben is one of six MSK Imaging clinical faculty members working under the direction of Division Chief Dr. … Read more

Associate Professor of Radiology Vijay Bosemani, MD, FRCR, was named a new member of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) International Advocacy Group in March 2021. This RCR group supports the organization’s global efforts through contributing newsletter articles, publicizing new projects, researching opportunities to sustainably advance clinical radiology services overseas, and developing teaching resources. Dr. … Read more

UNC Department of Radiology is thrilled that Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, FAHA, Professor of Radiology, has begun her tenure as our new Chair! Dr. Kohi comes to UNC after 14 years of establishing her roots in academic radiology at the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. Dr. … Read more

UNC Radiology congratulates Eric Smith, PharmD, BCNP, for being named a 2021 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Fellow as part of the 2021 Association’s Awards and Honors Program. Dr. Smith was among 14 new APhA Fellows announced in December 2020 for their demonstration of exemplary professional achievements and service to pharmacy practice and management, and/or pharmaceutical … Read more

In October 2020, Carolina Mammography Registry (CMR) Director Louise Henderson, PhD, was awarded a COVID-19 enhancement supplement ($53.3K) in collaboration with the University of California-Davis for her team’s Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) project entitled, “Comparative Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Evaluation by Extent of Breast Density.” Over 12 months, the award enables Dr. … Read more

UNC Radiology residents organized a December toy drive to benefit Durham Rescue Mission that proved a huge success! Organizing residents Drs. Jordan Fenner (R2) and Jacob Nelson (R2) thanked Department members for donating an overflow of toys to brighten the holidays for many local children in need. “We want to start by saying thank you … Read more

Our School of Medicine had to adapt to a difficult situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, UNC Radiology has always been adaptable, and we were able to both support our other services during this difficult time and to continue innovating and educating. Our imaging sessions on Medical Management of COVID-19 were used throughout the year … Read more