MSU Department of Radiology

02/18/2026

This month’s Employee Spotlight features Alyssa Robbins.

Alyssa is an Executive Secretary II with MSU Radiology, located in East Lansing. She studied Neuroscience at MSU and brings nearly a decade of campus experience to her current role, including 8.5 years at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center and earlier work with the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology in the Clinical Center. She recently marked three years with the Radiology department and continues to draw on her blend of administrative expertise and science background to support the team’s mission.

Alyssa currently lives in Mason with her high school sweetheart Tom and their three sons - Owen (10), Elliott (7), and Jack (4) - alongside two dogs and two cats. Weekends often center on youth soccer, basketball, flag football, and baseball, and at home the family cheers faithfully for Detroit’s teams. Alyssa grew up dancing and has taught dance for 16 years to students ranging from preschoolers to college age. She loves any restaurant with live music, and most recently read Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Her favorite recent getaway was to Venice, Florida, specifically enjoying a boat trip out to a sandbar for swimming, shelling and looking for dolphins. She’s currently looking forward to taking the kids to a Pistons game and the Tigers home opener next month.

02/12/2026

Congratulations Dr. Mahmoudi!

MSU Professor Morteza Mahmoudi has been named the recipient of the 2026 Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility.

02/11/2026

Dr. Andrew Moriarity brings a unique perspective as a healthcare provider. In addition to his expertise as a radiologist, he has a strong understanding of the business side of healthcare. The topics he shared with the residents were both timely and highly informative.

02/04/2026

Pediatric radiology is a complex field and an essential component of patient care. Dr. Junewick has dedicated his career to lifelong learning and education in service of his patients. Our residents were privileged to benefit from his extensive experience and expertise.

01/28/2026

Our Resident Conference started again today, and we were delighted to have Dr. Bergan from the UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham join us—despite extreme weather—to share his experience and insights with our residents.

01/23/2026

Our very own Erik Shapiro is the expert!

Michigan State University imaging researcher Erik Shapiro discusses how new X-ray and biomedical imaging technologies, supported by nearly $3 million in NIH grants, could improve medical implants, brain research and patient care.

01/21/2026

This month’s Employee Spotlight features Katlyn Pavlik.
Katlyn is a Research Assistant I with the Precision Health Program, based in East Lansing, where she focuses on breast cancer research. She completed her degree at Grand Valley State University in 2021 and will celebrate two years with the Radiology department this June. Katlyn’s path into research grew naturally from a lifelong love of biology and a desire to explore questions that often lead to even more discovery. Before joining MSU, she gained diverse scientific experience as a medicinal chemistry intern at Cayman Chemical, a cannabis lab technician at ACT Laboratories, and an animal caregiver for a guinea pig colony at Emergent BioSolutions. One of her proudest professional moments came when she published her first scientific paper—an achievement she had been working toward since she started college. The project allowed her to contribute across every stage of the research process, from working with rabbits to analyzing data to writing about the team’s findings, and it strengthened her excitement for future publications and continued growth in the field.
Outside of work, Katlyn enjoys life in East Lansing with her two beloved cats: Ember, a talkative grey tabby, and Arya, a sweet and needy black cat. She loves spending her free time reading, relaxing on the couch with her boyfriend and their pets, traveling, and being with friends and family. She’s currently looking forward to celebrating her best friend’s wedding in May. Katlyn also enjoys playing tennis and has a wide-ranging taste in music, from Broadway musicals and pop to R&B and 80s hits. She especially admires composer Hans Zimmer, whose Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack is a personal favorite.

01/09/2026

We are proud to recognize eight members of our department as they celebrate important career milestones in the first few months of 2026.

Five colleagues are marking their first year with us, while others are celebrating five, 15, and even 20 years of service. We are grateful for their dedication, achievements, and lasting contributions that continue to strengthen our community.

01/06/2026

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12/19/2025

This month’s employee Spotlight features Rebecca Zader, BS.

Rebecca is the Director of Anatomical Resources in the division of Human Anatomy, located in East Lansing. Also known as the Director of the Willed Body Program, she has been in this position since August 2025. Before joining MSU Radiology, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiology from MSU and worked as the director of a local health food store, Foods for Living, for 22 years. She is delighted to have found her way back to a field that allows her to draw upon a variety of her skills, including her science background, organizational skills, compassion, and customer service. She enjoys the helpful nature of her position the most, supporting individuals who make the selfless decision to donate their bodies and working closely with donors’ families to honor those choices. Being part of such a meaningful process provides her with a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Rebecca grew up in Brooklyn, Michigan and currently lives in Lansing, Michigan, where she has resided for nearly 30 years. She has two children: her son, a junior in high school, and her daughter, who is in seventh grade. They also have four cats. Rebecca enjoys all kinds of foods, especially from small independent restaurants where the staff are passionate about their menu. She enjoys a variety of entertainment, including TV shows with complex characters, music that tells a story, fiction novels, and live sporting events, typically rooting for the underdog. She also loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying nature. Rebecca is guided by her father’s advice that we become most like the people we surround ourselves with, and she strives to cultivate relationships that bring out the best in herself and others.

12/08/2025

Michigan State University Radiology is seeking an Inaugural Director for the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy (CIIGT).
The Director will guide the scientific direction of the CIIGT, lead collaborative research efforts, and oversee operations that advance imaging and image-guided therapy supported by a Siemens Biograph One PET/MRI system. The role includes building interdisciplinary partnerships, supporting investigators, and promoting program growth. The successful applicant will be appointed full-time as a tenure track Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Radiology.

Candidates should have:
A strong record in imaging or image-guided therapy
Experience leading research programs
Success in securing extramural funding
A commitment to supporting discovery and clinical translation

Find more information and apply here:

Working/Functional Title Inaugural Center Director, Assc/Full Prof - Tenure Position Summary Overview: Michigan State University has completed construction on the Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy (CIIGT) housed within the Department of Radiology in East Lansing. This strategically designe...

11/19/2025

This month’s employee Spotlight features Dr. Balasubramanya Kolar, MBBS, DABR.

Dr. Kolar is a Radiologist and Assistant Professor located in East Lansing. After completing his education and training at the University of Rochester, he’s worked in his field for 25 years, four of which have been spent with MSU Radiology. To him, the best part of his job is playing a vital role in diagnosis of the problem that a patient has.

Dr. Kolar was born and raised in Bangalore, India. After also living in Rochester, New York and Aberdeen, South Dakota, he now resides in East Lansing, Michigan. He’s married to his wife, Nayana, and they have one 17-year-old daughter, Ananya. In his spare time, Dr. Kolar enjoys crosswords, puzzles, playing chess, and exploring new places when traveling. His favorite foods are Indian and Mediterranean cuisine, and he’s a fan of film series such as Harry Potter, James Bond, Mission Impossible, and Indiana Jones. He also enjoys shows such as Jeopardy and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Musically, he likes country music, Hindi film songs, and Bryan Adams. When it comes to sports, he enjoys cricket, soccer, and basketball, especially following Manchester City and the LA Lakers, noting he supports any team LeBron is on. His favorite quote is, “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached,” by Swami Vivekananda, and the best advice he’s received comes from a Sanskrit verse that reads, “You have the right to perform your duty, do not let the fruits of action be your motive.”