WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology A center of imaging excellence and the academic radiology department at WashU Medicine. Louis region including Barnes-Jewish and St.

Established in 1931, WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology is an international leader in future-driven education and groundbreaking research that connects health science to health care. We provide a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic patient-care services across the St. Louis Children’s hospitals, Barnes-Jewish West County, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals, and Siteman Cancer Center, among others. MIR is also an international leader in future-driven education and groundbreaking research that connects health science to health care.

Join MIR education leaders at RSNA 2025 for a question-and-answer session designed to provide advice on the match proces...
11/21/2025

Join MIR education leaders at RSNA 2025 for a question-and-answer session designed to provide advice on the match process from start to finish, perfect for those interested in pursuing a radiology residency and a career in radiology.

Join MIR's education leaders at RSNA 2025 for a Q&A session designed for medical students interested in a pursuing a radiology residency.

Breast radiologist Jaimee E. Mannix, MD, joined fellow cancer experts from Siteman Cancer Center to discuss cutting-edge...
11/21/2025

Breast radiologist Jaimee E. Mannix, MD, joined fellow cancer experts from Siteman Cancer Center to discuss cutting-edge advancements in breast cancer detection and treatment — from groundbreaking imaging technologies and risk assessment recommendations to surgical techniques and therapies.

Join us as we sit down with three leading experts from Siteman Cancer Center: a breast surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a breast imaging radiologist. Toget...

AI is reshaping radiology, but the need for predefined efficacy, safety and risk reporting standards remains. MIR resear...
11/20/2025

AI is reshaping radiology, but the need for predefined efficacy, safety and risk reporting standards remains. MIR researchers found that less than 30% of FDA-approved AI and machine learning devices underwent clinical testing, and even fewer were subject to prospective testing.

A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.

Hot off the presses! Focal Spot is back with the latest from WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.In this ...
11/17/2025

Hot off the presses! Focal Spot is back with the latest from WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.

In this edition, we’re featuring:
🥽 The legacy of radiochemistry at MIR and the innovators behind the science
🩻 Streamlining and personalizing cancer care with state-of-the-art imaging services at the Werths Building
📸 Dr. Rebecca Hulett's journey to recovery through art after a traumatic brain injury

Dive into these stories and more now. https://www.mir.wustl.edu/issue/fa-wi-25/

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

Lung cancer is a stealthy and deadly disease. But thanks to the advanced imaging expertise of MIR radiologists, we're ma...
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.

To find out why Forbes considers St. Louis a "world-class art destination," start with the Saint Louis Art Museum. This ...
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.

A rare genetic mutation should have fated Doug Whitney to early-onset Alzheimer's. At age 76, he remains cognitively hea...
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
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Center for Computational and AI-Enabled Imaging Sciences. This coll...
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.

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510 S Kingshighway Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
63110

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