Northwestern University Department of Radiology

03/25/2026

Dr. Tarek Hijaz, Associate Professor of Radiology & Vice Chair of Sustainability for the Department of Radiology at Northwestern Medicine, will be joining others on a webinar tomorrow at 1pm EST to discuss how to embed sustainability in radiology: where to start, what works and obstacles you may face.

To register:
https://events.zoom.us/ev/ArXVlS8U1gXE79uOlMSfvEqrZAgE9OJVgIFwnv-ptcaCKYRuTqcC~Aqgn_qOBJkqyLeARB_2RFC-XVulzkF_-jrfMDE1LBPvKSivxDPAZe1uD5Q

03/09/2026

Our residents, med student and MSK physicians take the stage at the Society of Skeletal Radiology as they present their project on evaluating clinical outcomes, safety and impro ement in pain after radiologist-performed transformaminal lumbar spine injections.

03/06/2026

A powerful reminder that patient safety happens before the scan even begins. Thanks to a careful review and a great catch by our MRI Radiographer, Richard Niemczura, a potential safety event was avoided. Attention to detail saves lives!

03/02/2026

Know someone interested in advanced cardiac imaging? Our Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship for 2026-2027 is now accepting applications. Feel free to share or reach out for more information:
https://www.radiology.northwestern.edu/education/fellows/cardiovascular-imaging.html

McGaw GME application located at:https://www.mcgaw.northwestern.edu/docs/mcgaw-gme-application-final_2025.pdf

02/18/2026

Join us in supporting Dr. Georgia Spear, Chief of Breast Imaging and Vice Chair of Women’s Imaging at Northwestern Medicine, as she competes in Dancing with Celebrities on March 13th at the AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier!

She's representing the Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and raising funds for breast cancer research.

Every donation and cheer count to make a difference - consider contributing under her name and help turn her dance moves into impact!

02/11/2026

Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers Launch Strategic Collaboration to Transform Cancer Care

The duo plan to establish a global center of excellence in theranostics, taking advantage of Siemens’ state-of-the-art technology and software to advance the use of radiopharmaceuticals in cancer care.

02/09/2026

Please join us in congraluting Thara Nallamothu, B.A., for winning 3rd place at the SCMR Early Career Award in Congenital Science.

Title: "Respiration - Driven Modulations in Fontan Flow Energetics: Impact of Age and General Anesthesia."

01/22/2026

Northwestern Radiology works with Horizons for Youth on a weekend career day event for high school students. We had some wonderful residents and faculty members come togther to share the spirit and passion for radiology. Our goal is to always motivate and educate the future generations of students.

01/21/2026

For anyone that was unable to attend the Northwestern Health Network 2025 Recognition Awards last week, I wanted to share that Dr. White won the Exemplary Physician Leader Award for the North Region. Great job Dr. White!

01/07/2026

AI has the power to improve efficiency, reduce delays and support clinicians - but it also reminds us that human judgment, ethics and compassion will always be essential in healthcare.

The future isn't AI replacing people. It's AI working with people.

Read more about what Dr. Samir Abboud, chief of emergency radiology, has to say about working with AI.

Healthcare is going all-in on artificial intelligence, from reading patient scans to fighting insurance denials.

12/31/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year!

12/26/2025

 Dr. Ulas Bagci & team had a recent study published by Communications Medicine (Nature) titled “ Large Language Models Standardize the Interpretation of Complex Oncology Guidelines for Brain Metastases.”

Way to go!