WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

11/14/2025

Since joining the MIR faculty in 2020, Dr. Benjamin Strnad's unwavering dedication to safety and care has truly made an impact in the lives of our patients. Congrats to Dr. Strnad on receiving the Early Career Award from Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Staff Association! https://www.mir.wustl.edu/strnad-receives-early-career-award-from-barnes-jewish-hospital/

11/14/2025

The deadline to RSVP is November 19 — don't miss your opportunity to reconnect with the extended MIR network at RSNA!

Current and former MIR faculty and alumni are welcome to join us for an evening filled with good food and great friends.

11/11/2025

Lung cancer is a stealthy and deadly disease. But thanks to the advanced imaging expertise of MIR radiologists, we're making strides in catching it early — which means better outcomes for high-risk patients and more lives saved.

Imaging expertise from MIR radiologists is helping to detect lung cancer early and improve outcomes for high-risk patients.

11/10/2025

What if we could stop Alzheimer’s before it starts? WashU Medicine's groundbreaking global clinical trials were featured on CBS Sunday Morning, spotlighting how science is driving real hope for families and why continued research matters now more than ever.

11/07/2025

To find out why Forbes considers St. Louis a "world-class art destination," start with the Saint Louis Art Museum. This January, the museum hosts the first major U.S. exhibition from contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer in over 20 years. Just one of the many reasons our city is a haven for art lovers.

The Saint Louis Art Museum presents a landmark exhibition for Anselm Kiefer (German; b. 1945) through January 25, 2026.

11/05/2025

A rare genetic mutation should have fated Doug Whitney to early-onset Alzheimer's. At age 76, he remains cognitively healthy. WashU researchers are determined to find out why.

Learn more about Doug's story, the dynamic global network of patients with similar mutations and the clinical research efforts uncovering clues about what protects the brain from Alzheimer's.

Scientists are searching for the secret in Doug Whitney’s biology that has protected him from dementia, hoping it could lead to ways to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s for many other people.

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Center for Computational and AI-Enabled Imaging Sciences. This collaborative effort will be dedicated to developing AI-based imaging tools to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, neurological conditions and more.

Key initiatives include:
🩺 Advancing existing AI-driven technologies, such as a five-year breast cancer risk prediction tool and a rapid brain mapping tool for neurosurgeons
🩻 Developing applications that integrate various imaging types
🧠 Establishing a hub for expertise in image analysis
💻 Training clinicians and researchers on cutting-edge tools

The Center for Computational and AI-Enabled Imaging Sciences, aims to improve the diagnosis and precision treatment of numerous conditions.

11/01/2025

In 1986, a silver and blue-striped Airstream trailer rolled into neighborhoods across St. Louis quietly offering something life-changing: early detection of breast cancer.

Learn more about the history of the mobile mammography van and how it's still bringing state-of-the-art screening technology to communities nearly 40 years later.

On Aug. 11, 1986, the mammography van hit the road as one of the nation’s first mobile mammography units.

10/31/2025

We ❤️ seeing our residents make a difference! This week, they joined the Radiology Health Equity Coalition's Communities Crushing Cancer initiative to educate community members about the importance of breast, lung and colon cancer screenings.

To connect with the St. Louis community and encourage preventive health care, WashU Medicine and Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology trainees, residents and faculty joined forces to support the Communities Crushing Cancer (CCC) initiative. This resident-led movement, championed by the Radiology...

10/31/2025

Dr. Jaimee Mannix, a breast imaging specialist, was honored as a St. Louis Blues and Siteman Cancer Center Hometown Hero. This recognition took place during the Blues' "Pink at the Rink" theme night, an event honoring those who have experienced breast cancer and raising awareness. Congrats, Dr. Mannix! https://www.mir.wustl.edu/mannix-named-blues-hometown-hero/

10/25/2025

Imagine getting a mammogram today that could predict your personalized five-year breast cancer risk. A groundbreaking clinical trial is underway, using new AI technology to analyze mammograms and enhance the accuracy of predicting your likelihood of developing breast cancer over the next five years.

Dr. Debbie Bennett, chief of breast imaging at MIR, is leading the clinical trial. The AI technology, which was developed at WashU Medicine by Drs. Graham Colditz and Shu (Joy) Jiang, has received a Breakthrough Device designation from the Food and Drug Administration.

Groundbreaking breast cancer risk prediction technology harnesses AI to analyze mammograms for a personalized five-year risk of developing breast cancer.