UVA Radiology & Medical Imaging

05/22/2026

Join UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging for Grand Rounds on May 28 featuring Ji Hoon Shin, MD, Professor of Radiology at Asan Medical Center and the University of Ulsan College of Medicine in the Republic of Korea.

Dr. Shin’s visit represents a meaningful continuation of a long-standing relationship between UVA and interventional radiology colleagues in Korea. Sixteen years ago, Dr. Shin completed a sabbatical year at UVA, helping establish an enduring academic and educational collaboration between our institutions.

Today, Dr. Shin serves as Professor of Radiology at Asan Medical Center — the largest hospital in Korea — and is President of the Korean Society of Interventional Radiology.

Since Dr. Shin’s time at UVA, more than 10 interventional radiologists from Korea have completed sabbatical training within our department, fostering years of continued international collaboration, education, and mentorship.

Earlier this year, UVA Radiology faculty and residents also traveled to Seoul to participate in an international interventional radiology educational course alongside colleagues in Korea.

Dr. Shin will present:
“Sclerotherapy for Ovarian Endometrioma”
Pinn Hall 2ABC
Reception: 12:00 PM
Lecture: 12:30–1:15 PM

Join virtually here: https://uvahealth-org.zoom.us/j/93431642007?pwd=x8jrR53GlOBlusdBKI2ZsXjRb3NEHU.1

We are honored to welcome Dr. Shin back to UVA and look forward to another opportunity for global collaboration and education in interventional radiology.

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging Grand Rounds featuring Laura Heyneman, MD. Thank you to Dr. Heyneman for sharing your expertise!

Dr. Heyneman presented “Imaging Pulmonary Fibrosis: What You Need to Know,” sharing valuable expertise and insights with our faculty, trainees, and staff.

We appreciate all who attended and helped make the lecture such a great discussion and learning opportunity.

05/18/2026

Join us for UVA Radiology & Medical Imaging Grand Rounds on May 20 featuring Laura Heyneman, MD.

Lecture:
“Imaging Pulmonary Fibrosis: What You Need to Know”

Moss Auditorium
Reception at 12:00 PM
Lecture from 12:30–1:15 PM
Join virtually here: https://uvahealth-org.zoom.us/j/97773975545?pwd=1tSJrCyRFgPJuu1xspAfbGTSRw4Wia.1

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Heyneman for an engaging discussion on pulmonary fibrosis imaging and thoracic radiology.

05/14/2026

🔶 Current and Former UVA Residents: 🔷

On Tuesday evening, May 19, we’re partnering with the Housestaff Community Development Initiative (HCDI) to host a networking and alumni speaker session at the Doyle Hotel in Charlottesville. This event will feature a panel of former residents sharing insights on making the transition from resident to attending, followed by networking over drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

We hope you'll join us! The deadline to register is May 16. Learn more and register online:

https://www.uvamedalum.org/events/hcdi-alumni-speaker-series/

05/08/2026

Groundbreaking research at UVA is helping advance care for patients with chronic lymphatic diseases.

Rachelle Crescenzi, PhD, has secured a $6.5 million NIH grant to lead a seven-year research program focused on developing innovative MRI technologies for lymphedema and lipedema.

Her team’s SALT MRI technology offers a noninvasive way to visualize sodium, adipose tissue, and lymphatic function — creating new opportunities for earlier diagnosis, personalized treatment, and improved patient outcomes.

The work brings together experts across UVA’s Departments of Radiology and Medical Imaging and Plastic Surgery while also creating valuable training opportunities for future researchers.

Congratulations to Dr. Crescenzi and the SALT Lab team on this exciting milestone in translational imaging research.

Learn more here:

Patients with chronic lymphatic diseases like lymphedema and lipedema suffer from misdiagnoses and delayed treatment because lymphatic function is difficult to monitor by current medical technologies. Imaging the lymphatic system is a critical challenge to effectively caring for these patients and i...

05/07/2026

The Spring 2026 edition of Virginia Medicine highlights the innovation and impact happening across UVA Health — including several stories featuring UVA Radiology & Medical Imaging!

From groundbreaking imaging research to advances in patient care and education, the issue showcases how our faculty, trainees, and researchers are helping shape the future of medicine.

Explore the latest issue and learn more about the work happening across UVA Radiology.

Our Spring 2026 issue of Virginia Medicine magazine is out now! In this issue, we take a look at the top-ranked residency programs of UVA’s Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, a place where culture, history, and leadership work together to elevate every trainee’s experience. The program's former trainees include Daniel Sheeran, MD ’11, Res ’16, Fel ’17, seen here.

You can find the latest issue as well our magazine archives online:

https://www.uvamedalum.org/newsroom/magazines/

05/07/2026

Hear from one of our researchers, Jaime Mata, PhD, about how hyperpolarized xenon MRI is helping advance lung imaging, treatment evaluation, and patient care at UVA Radiology!

UVA researchers were the first in the world to acquire human lung images using this MRI technique. Today, the technology is FDA approved and used around the world to better understand lung function and support the development of new treatments.

Watch here:

Jaime Mata, PhD, is a Professor of Radiology and Medical ImagingTranscriptI love that our research with hyperpolarized xenon MRI is one of those successful c...

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Alan H. Matsumoto, M.D. FSIR, FACR, FAHA, on being elected President of the American College of Radiology

A professor and former chair of UVA Radiology & Medical Imaging, Dr. Matsumoto has demonstrated longstanding leadership in radiology through his dedication to clinical excellence, education, and patient-centered care.

His election to this national leadership role reflects a continued commitment to advancing the field and supporting radiologists across the country.

We are proud to see his impact recognized at this level.

Read more here: https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/leadership/alan-h-matsumoto-md-elected-president-american-college-radiology

05/04/2026

Join us in congratulating Sunny Murthy, MD, MS, on receiving the Mulholland Resident and Fellow Teaching Award!

This award recognizes outstanding dedication to teaching medical students across all stages of their education. Presented by the Mulholland Society at UVA, it celebrates both formal and informal contributions to learning.

For Dr. Murthy, a graduate of UVA’s School of Medicine and now a PGY-2 Interventional Radiology resident, this is a true full-circle moment—continuing the tradition of mentorship that once shaped his own journey.

We’re proud to have educators like Dr. Murthy making a difference every day!

Read more here: https://med.virginia.edu/radiology/2026/04/30/sunny-murthy-md-ms-receives-mulholland-teaching-award/

04/24/2026

UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging was proud to launch the inaugural Matsumoto Endowed Lecture this week!

The series opened with Michael Dake, MD — former UVA Radiology faculty member and department chair — who returned to share insights on the future of healthcare, medical education, and innovation in medicine.

This new lecture series is supported by the Alan H. Matsumoto, MD, and Julie A. Matsumoto, MD Endowment, established in 2024 to advance innovation, clinical programs, and education across radiology and imaging sciences.

Created in honor of Drs. Alan and Julie Matsumoto and their more than three decades of service to UVA Radiology, the endowment reflects a lasting commitment to the future of the field.

We are excited to continue this series and welcome leaders who will help shape what comes next in radiology.

Learn more here: https://med.virginia.edu/radiology/about-us/giving/ -fund

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Julia Kim, MD, on being selected as a Best Electronic Abstract winner at the Society of Breast Imaging Symposium in Seattle!

Chosen from more than 400 submissions through a blinded peer-review process, her work — “In the Shadows of Contrast: False Negatives on Contrast Enhanced Mammography” — was recognized on an international stage.

Dr. Kim was honored during the main plenary sessions and featured throughout the meeting, attended by thousands of radiologists from around the world.

We are proud to see her contributions to breast imaging research recognized at this level.