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The Division of Advanced Medical Imaging Research received a grant as a part of Research MRI Core (RMRIC) to install a Mock MRI scanner at UAB Highlands.

Congratulations to Hrudaya Nath, M.D., professor in the cardiopulmonary imaging section, on appointment of professor emeritus of Radiology.

Franklin N. Tessler, M.D., C.M., FSRU, FAIUM, professor emeritus in the Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and senior medical officer for Health System Information Services, has been honored with the 2024 Lawrence A. Mack Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU). This prestigious award recognizes Tessler's outstanding contributions to ultrasound research throughout his career.

Siddhartha Gaddamanugu, M.D., a radiologist and academic leader at UAB, is making notable strides in medical education through his work with Aquifer, a non-profit organization providing interactive, online learning resources to students in over 320 health professions programs across North America. Gaddamanugu serves as the Assessment Lead for Aquifer’s Radiology course, a role that allows him to shape and enhance medical curriculum that reaches hundreds of students and educators.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is proud to announce that Mark E. Lockhart, M.D., MPH, and Desiree E. Morgan, M.D., have been appointed presidents of two prominent national radiology societies

David Gilmore, PA-C, the advanced practice provider supervisor for the Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), was honored with the APP Champion Award.

Aliaksei Salei, M.D., a faculty member in UAB's Interventional Radiology department, has been selected to participate in the Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders (DEAL) program. DEAL offers promising UAB staff the opportunity to gain broad exposure to key areas of university administration and management, including human resources, finance, research, education, and clinical services.

Mark E. Lockhart, M.D., has been named a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR), recognizing his outstanding contributions to the College and the field of radiology. The FACR designation represents the highest level of membership within the American College of Radiology (ACR) and is one of the most prestigious honors given to its members.

Cheri L. Canon, M.D., FACR, FSAR, FAAWR, president, UA Health Services Foundation; chief physician executive, UAB Health System; professor emerita, UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiology; has been appointed president of the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Her appointment follows two years as president-elect and marks another milestone in her nearly 30-year career at the UAB.

Harrison Kim, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Radiology's Division of Advanced Medical Imaging Research, was granted a $25,000 award from the UAB Research Foundation to collaborate with an external vendor in developing a minimum viable product for his MRI phantom invention. This award will aid Kim in advancing the prototype to a commercial-grade device, paving the way for its broader clinical application.

Stephanie Colvin, Ph.D., of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, recently tied for second place in the Innovation Category during the 2024 ENRICH Week poster session. ENRICH Week, or Educational Research & Innovations in Clinical & Health Sciences, is an annual event that fosters teaching excellence, promotes curriculum innovation, and showcases cutting-edge research in health education.

Meet Charlie T. Pritchard, M.D, one of UAB's faculty members in the Department of Radiology.

Congratulations to Harrison Kim, M.D., AJ Gunn, M.D., and Padma Manapragada, M.D., esteemed members of the UAB Department of Radiology, on their acceptance into prestigious leadership programs at UAB.

Meet Ali Rezaei, M.D., one of UAB's faculty members in the Department of Radiology.

Meet Carli Calderone, M.D, one of UAB's faculty members in the Department of Radiology.

We are proud to announce the recent graduates from our AMIR division who have completed their Ph.D. and master’s programs. Their hard work and dedication have significantly contributed to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

Meet Zahra Saadatpour, M.D., one of UAB's faculty members in the Department of Radiology.

Meet James Paul Cook, M.D., one of our newest faculty members in the Department of Radiology. 

Franklin N. Tessler, M.D., C.M., FSRU, FAIUM, professor emeritus of Radiology in the Department of Radiology and senior medical officer for Health System Information Services, has received the 2024 Lawrence A. Mack Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU).

UAB Highlands MRI Imaging Center has acquired a new 0.55 T Siemens Freemax Unit. This greener, smaller, and more efficient MRI machine is in line with UAB Radiology’s mission for excellence and cutting-edge patient care and research.