WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

09/08/2025

We are thrilled to welcome five outstanding radiologists to the team! Their expertise and dedication to patient care will undoubtedly enhance our mission.

James Cameron, MD - Community Practice
Azadeh Eslambolchi, MD - Pediatric Imaging
Satvik Hadigal, MD - Interventional Radiology
Christine Peterson, MD - Community Practice
Ghazal Shadmani, MD - Community Practice

Learn more about our newest team members: https://www.mir.wustl.edu/5-radiologists-join-mir/

09/04/2025

📅 Mark your calendars! We're hosting the 7th Annual PET-RTRC Workshops & Scientific Session at WashU Medicine, an event that brings together global experts in PET radiotracer research. This year’s theme: Imaging Inflammation and Infectious Disease. Join us February 17–19, 2026, to connect, collaborate and learn from one another.

09/03/2025

Women have been instrumental in shaping MIR's past, present and future. This Women in Medicine Month, we proudly celebrate the trailblazing women who’ve broken barriers, achieved historic “firsts,” and continue to inspire us all through their dedication, innovation and leadership.

Women have played a pivotal role in shaping and driving progress at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.

08/28/2025

“We've been working really hard to think about how we can meet patients where they are. How can we deliver what can be a life-changing health-care option for them in a way that lets them go on living their everyday life?”

In an interview with Diagnostic Imaging, Dr. Tammie Benzinger discusses her team's work using portable low-field MRI to better connect people with suspected Alzheimer's disease in rural areas to newer therapies.

In a recent interview, Tammie Benzinger, M.D., Ph.D., discussed the utility of portable low-field MRI to help identify patients in remote settings who may be viable candidates for subsequent MRI workup and consideration for new anti-amyloid therapies in treating Alzheimer’s disease.

08/28/2025

Over 50 MIR faculty have been named to the 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list! Acknowledgement in this widely recognized health-care provider database highlights the expertise, commitment and trusted radiological care our team delivers every day.

08/27/2025

Big congratulations to diagnostic radiology residents Dr. Karan Jani and Dr. Farzaneh Rahmani! Both have been awarded prestigious Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Resident/Fellow Research Grants to support their cutting-edge imaging research and help them build a strong foundation in scientific investigation during their residency.

We’re proud to see our residents leading the way in advancing the future of radiology!

Karan H. Jani, MD, and Farzaneh Rahmani, MD were selected to receive RSNA grants to support their imaging research projects.

08/25/2025

Two MIR investigators were awarded a portion of $2.42 million in new cancer research grants announced by Siteman Cancer Center and WashU Medicine. Selected in the Pre-R01 grant category — which provides up to $200,000 over two years — both researchers are advancing efforts to improve treatment for gastrointestinal cancers.

Two MIR investigators received a portion of $2.42 million in new grants announced by Siteman Cancer Center.

08/22/2025

It was a pleasure sharing our passion for radiology with the bright minds at the WashU Medicine Student Group & Activities Fair!

A huge thank-you to our faculty and trainees who represented the department with energy and enthusiasm — connecting with students and showcasing what makes radiology such a dynamic and innovative field.

08/18/2025

WashU Medicine is the first site to launch a new clinical study focused on helping people with metastatic bone disease.

The TRIBUTE trial, led by the Society of Interventional Oncology, is testing a combination of radiation therapy and a minimally invasive procedure called percutaneous image-guided ablation to improve pain relief and overall care for those living with bone metastases.

The trial combines percutaneous ablation and palliative radiation for patients with bone metastases in hopes of improving pain relief.

08/18/2025

08/15/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Debbie Bennett, MIR's chief of breast imaging, on being named the Ronald & Hanna Evens Endowed Chair in Women's Health at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! She is a nationally recognized leader in breast imaging, community outreach and research, driving innovation to improve outcomes for those impacted by breast cancer.

Debbie L. Bennett, MD, MIR's chief of breast imaging, was installed as the Ronald and Hanna Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health.

08/13/2025

Rain or shine, our MIR education team found a way to celebrate the new academic year! Faculty, staff, trainees and their families came together for our annual Welcome BBQ at Shaw Park. Check out the photos and see the highlights from this memorable day! https://bit.ly/4m8SSPG