UCSF Imaging

04/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Anil Bidkar on being selected as the recipient of the SNMMI-PCF Young Investigator's Award.

Dr. Bidkar's award supports his proposal to develop a CD46-targeted radiotherapy platform designed to overcome tumor heterogeneity in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, a lethal stage of the disease that is difficult to treat due to its aggressive progression and molecular heterogeneity across metastatic lesions.

The grant is co-sponsored by the SNMMI Mars Shot Fund and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. https://snmmi.org/Web/News/Articles/Anil-Parsram-Bidkar--PhD--Receives-SNMMI-PCF-Young-Investigator-s-Award.aspx

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Leach on being honored with a UCSF Exceptional Physician Award. This award recognizes select UCSF Health physicians who provide outstanding patient care and exemplify UCSF Health's PRIDE Values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence.

Dr. Leach's integrity and collaborative spirit have improved care for patients with large-vessel vasculitis. He led the development of a disease-specific MR angiography protocol that streamlined diagnostics, improved access, and elevated care for a vulnerable patient population. He also directs the "Conversational Radiology" elective, providing residents with personalized, meaningful instruction.

Happy National Doctors' Day to Dr. Leach and all of our physicians!

Watch his video: https://healthrecognition.ucsf.edu/exceptional-physician-awards -virtual-awards-presentations

03/24/2026

For 50 years, scientists assumed a cancer-causing enzyme called SRC stayed hidden inside cells. A new UCSF study shows tumors actually push it to the surface, making it targetable. UCSF Imaging's Dr. Michael Evans collaborated on testing radioactive antibodies that successfully found the enzyme in tumors.

Read the full story: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/03/431591/molecular-garbage-tumors-makes-easy-target-antibody-drugs

03/20/2026

The biggest welcome to our newly matched radiology residents! Congratulations to all.

03/19/2026

It's not just about putting down the phone; it's about picking up a book.

UCSF Imaging's Dr. Leo Sugrue joined KTVU Fox 2 to discuss findings from a longitudinal study that has tracked brain changes in children over eight years.

One of the most notable findings: reading's positive effects on brain structure and cognition were much stronger than the negative effects associated with TV viewing. His takeaway for parents and policymakers: ground these conversations in science, encourage reading, and prioritize real-world interaction.

Watch the full interview:

Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, Sa...

03/13/2026

Falls are one of the most preventable patient safety events, and at UCSF Imaging, we take that seriously.

This Patient Safety Week, we want patients to know that falls prevention is a team effort. Our care teams identify fall risk, communicate it across providers, and provide support, including walking assistance, wheelchairs, non-skid socks, and visual safety tools. https://radiology.ucsf.edu/news/fall-prevention-simple-steps-lower-your-risk-falling

03/11/2026

She grew up in the East Bay, started showjumping at 12, and was sure she'd become an exotic animal vet. Instead, Isabelle Remick found her way to clinical research, and she's been building momentum ever since.

After joining UCSF in 2022, Isabelle moved from clinical research coordination to supporting the UCSF-Siemens low-field MR collaboration to clinical trials at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Now she's the research project manager for the UCSF – GEHC Care Innovation Hub, which celebrated its first anniversary in January.

Read more about Isabelle: https://radiology.ucsf.edu/news/isabelle-remick-research-project-manager-care-innovation-hub

03/06/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated Thank a Resident and Fellow Day, and faculty wrote gratitude notes for their trainees.

Dr. Jason Talbott, Division Chief of Emergency Radiology, observed, "You rise to the demands of busy mornings in the reading room and late nights on call with the three critical H's: humanity, humility, and humor."

Read all the messages: https://radiology.ucsf.edu/news/thank-resident-and-fellow-day-2026

03/04/2026

We're thrilled to announce that John Morkos, MD, MSE, Max Stahl, MD, and Justin Yoon, MD, will begin their service as chief residents of our diagnostic radiology program on June 8. Congratulations to all three!

Serving as chief resident is one of the most meaningful roles in a training program. It requires dedication, leadership, and a genuine commitment to the people around you. We know this next chapter is in great hands.

We also want to take a moment to recognize and thank our outgoing chief residents, Neda Ghassemi, MD, Eric Lopez, MD, and Mike Romano, MD, PhD, for their outstanding service and unwavering support for our residents, program, department, and institution. Their contributions have left a real mark, and we're grateful for their leadership.

02/12/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Thank you to the women who make up our department for the expertise you bring to every scan you read. Thank you for the time you invest in training, thank you for the research that moves our field forward. Your presence matters, and our department is better because you're here.

And to every woman or girl thinking about a future in science: there is room in this field for you.

02/03/2026

National Women Physicians Day commemorates Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who in 1849 became the first American woman to earn a medical degree.

On this day, we're proud to honor and recognize our women physicians who deliver compassionate patient care in every radiology subspeciality, advance imaging science, and train and inspire the next generation. Thank you to every one of our women radiologists.

01/06/2026

Reading scans is just the beginning for Dr. Tatiana Kelil. She takes those images and prints them into 3D models that surgeons can hold.

This former nurse turned UCSF's Breast Imaging Chief transforms flat MRI images into physical models surgeons can practice on before operating. Her latest project? Teaching AI to identify which patients will develop breast cancer next year, not just those who have it today.

Tatiana Kelil, MD December 4, 2025 Associate Professor of Radiology | Chief, Breast Imaging DivisionUCSF Department of RadiologyHere is what Tatiana's nominator had to say about her:I’m pleased to nominate Dr. Tatiana Kelil for the Women of UCSF spotlight. Dr. Kelil is Associate Professor in Radi...