WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

07/23/2025

Is it time to schedule your annual mammogram? Scheduling is easier than ever, with several convenient locations across the St. Louis region.

Getting a mammogram isn’t just a checkup — it’s a lifesaver. Book today with our breast imaging experts. https://bit.ly/4o9iduu

07/23/2025

📅 Save the Date! Join us for the Annual PET-RTRC Workshops & Scientific Session happening February 17–19, 2026! Now in its 7th year, this event unites members of the global PET radiotracer community. This year’s theme: Imaging Inflammation and Infectious Disease. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate with leaders in the field.

07/16/2025

Five new physicians have joined our patient care team - help us welcome Drs. Ankita Aggarwal, Houman Alizadeh, Daniel Friedman, Lin Gu and Megan O’Brien!

Five new physicians have joined the patient care team at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR). Ankita Aggarwal, MD, joins the pediatric radiology section as an assistant professor of radiology. She has experience performing a variety of diagnostic procedures,...

07/14/2025

Please join us in welcoming our new residents and fellows! They've been busy learning the ropes at MIR and connecting with their peers.

We’re excited to have so many new faces beginning the next chapter of their medical journey with us. Over the coming years, they’ll gain hands-on experience drilling deeper into their specialties, encounter a diverse clinical case load and learn from world-renowned educators committed to their growth.

Here’s to the future of radiology — it’s in great hands!

06/30/2025

Today marks Arch 630 Day, a celebration of the iconic Gateway Arch, which stands at 630 feet tall and wide. This local landmark defines the St. Louis skyline as a bold symbol of westward expansion and human ingenuity.

Fun fact: It takes nearly 64 of our new Siemens MAGNETOM Terra.X 7T MRI scanner stacked to match the height of the Arch. That’s innovation reaching new heights — literally.

06/30/2025

Men's Health Month may be ending, but taking care of your health never goes out of season.

When Bob Mondschein retired, he decided it was time to focus on himself, starting with treatment for an enlarged prostate. With the help of our expert interventional radiologists, Bob chose prostatic artery embolization (PAE), a minimally invasive option that gave him the relief he needed.

Your health matters. Don’t wait to take the next step.

An MIR patient experienced the life-changing effects of prostatic artery embolization, a minimally invasive procedure to treat prostate gland enlargement.

06/28/2025

There's nothing like summer in St. Louis. As selected by USA TODAY readers and editors, Forest Park was named one of the 10 best city parks in the country. This massive green space is one of our city's crown jewels and the perfect neighbor for our Medical Campus.

These 10 city parks, voted as the best in the United States by our readers, offer space to relax and get outdoors.

06/27/2025

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Why? Because it usually doesn’t show symptoms until it’s already advanced and harder to treat.

But here’s the good news: Regular wellness screenings can save lives. If you or someone you love is at higher risk (especially current or former smokers), talk to your doctor about lung cancer screening. Early detection makes all the difference.

A flyer from Siteman Cancer Center prompted Don to talk to his primary care doctor about lung cancer screening. Don met the requirements and was screened, le...

06/27/2025

Thrilled to see this brain mapping technology receive FDA approval — a giant leap towards improving the lives of patients. This took many years of work, with considerable effort and collaboration across WashU Medicine, including some of our MIR researchers and physician-scientists.

🔗https://medicine.washu.edu/news/ai-based-brain-mapping-software-receives-fda-market-authorization/ Life-saving decisions, faster: The FDA has approved AI software from a startup founded by WashU Medicine researchers to help neurosurgeons map the brain in an hour instead of days. This groundbreaking tech will pinpoint the safest path for surgery.

06/24/2025

Congratulations to the MIR Class of 2025!

We’re celebrating a remarkable group of radiology residents and fellows who’ve reached an important milestone in their medical journeys. Many will stay with us at MIR and deepen their skills in subspecialties such as breast imaging and interventional radiology, while others are headed across the country to continue their training. Wherever they go, they’ll always be part of the MIR family. We're so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and the care you've provided patients!

This momentous milestone was the perfect night to celebrate the radiology residency and fellowship Class of 2025.

06/17/2025

In celebration of 33 years of dedicated service, we honor the career of Dr. Sharlene Teefey, who is retiring from her role as an abdominal radiologist at WashU Medicine. She made history as the first woman to join the abdominal imaging faculty and has spent her career championing the power of ultrasound to improve patient care. At yesterday's educational conference for residents, Dr. Teefey discussed her extensive work in Uganda, where she has trained women in ultrasound to help enhance maternal health care in the community.

Thank you, Dr. Teefey, for your incredible contributions. We wish you all the best as you continue your global health efforts.

06/12/2025

Standard medical guidelines state women should start getting mammograms at age 40; however, there is a trend of younger women receiving breast cancer diagnoses, including 37-year-old pop star Jessie J.

Dr. Debbie Bennett, MIR chief of breast imaging and part of the breast cancer specialist team at Siteman Cancer Center, joined the Fox2Now morning show to discuss the symptoms and signs that those at risk should look out for and how her team is utilizing AI-assisted tools to help predict breast cancer risk.

WashU Medicine Breast Radiologist Dr. Debbie Bennett joined the morning show to share how Siteman Tool helps provide early detection of breast cancer