UC Davis Radiology

Don’t miss UC Davis Radiology at the upcoming 2026 Association of Academic Radiology (AAR) Annual Meeting in Atlanta!

Our faculty, trainees, and students are contributing to important conversations shaping the future of radiology education and academic medicine.

🔹 Anne Darrow, MA, MD will present “What the Eye Can’t See: Implicit Bias in Radiology,” exploring how implicit bias can influence clinical decision-making and educational environments in imaging.
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 3pm ET

🔹 David S. Chen , MD will present research on the use of generative AI in diagnostic radiology residency applications, based on a study co-authored by radiology resident Kaylan Griffith, MD, medical student Connie Chan, and Residency Program Director Ghaneh Fananapazir, MD.
📅 Thursday, March 19, 3:40pm ET

Dr. Chen was also selected to participate in the AAR Faculty Development Program at this year’s meeting.

Congratulations are also due to resident Christopher Lan, MD, for being accepted into the AAR Academic Leadership Development Program, which prepares emerging academic radiologists for future leadership roles.

We’re proud to see UC Davis faculty, trainees, and students sharing their work and representing UC Davis Radiology on the national stage.

🔗 You can find the full AAR program at: https://2026aarannualmeeting.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?pfp=FullSchedule

Image description: Promotional graphic for AAR 2026 featuring UC Davis radiologists Dr. David Chen and Dr. Anne Darrow presenting in Atlanta, March 17–20, 2026.

Huge congratulations to Lamia Choudhury, MD on being named the Clinical Conundrums Winner at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Radiology Annual Meeting!

In this fast-paced, live case challenge, residents work through complex thoracic imaging studies before a live audience of peers and national experts. The format goes beyond simply reaching the right diagnosis — it is a true test of diagnostic skill, critical thinking, mastery of thoracic pathology, composure, and clarity under pressure.

Well done and congratulations, Dr. Choudhury! We're proud to see UC Davis and our residency program so well represented!

📘 Now Released: 2024–2025 Year in Review

We are proud to share the 2024–2025 Year in Review from the UC Davis Department of Radiology.

This report reflects the remarkable work, collaboration, and dedication of our faculty, trainees, staff, and partners. Inside, you’ll find highlights of our achievements, ongoing initiatives, and vision of the future as we continue to advance excellence in clinical care, education, and research across UC Davis Health.

🌟 Please click below to explore the full report and enjoy this look at the accomplishments made possible by our exceptional department community.

🔗 : https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3294f278e9.html

🎉 Happy International Day of Medical Physics — and Happy Birthday, Marie Curie!

Today we celebrate the pioneering spirit that drives discovery in medical imaging — and honor the incredible scientists who advance patient care through physics and innovation.

At UC Davis Radiology, our Medical Physics Division is recognized worldwide for its excellence in imaging science, translational research, and mentorship. Our faculty and trainees have a long track record of innovation, leadership, and international recognition in areas ranging from total-body PET/CT with the EXPLORER scanner and advances in breast CT to AI-driven image reconstruction, sustainable imaging practices, and radiation dose optimization/safety.

We’re proud to celebrate three of our faculty who recently received prestigious national and international honors:

🏅 Dr. John Boone — IUPESM Award for Merit in Medical Physics
🏅 Dr. Abhijit Chaudhari — 2025 Distinguished Investigator, Academy for Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research
🏅 Dr. Guobao Wang — IEEE Nuclear & Plasma Sciences Society Medical Imaging Technical Achievement Award

⚛️ These are just three examples of our amazing team whose groundbreaking work exemplifies the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines UC Davis Radiology — and continues the legacy of Marie Curie’s vision: using science to improve lives!


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Join UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center on Saturday, November 8 for national lung cancer screening day from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the new UC Davis Dept of Radiology location, 48X Complex (4868 X Street, Sacramento) at UC Davis Health. Lung cancer screening exams, light refreshments, and lunch will be available, make plans to attend!

🩻 Happy National Radiologic Technology Week 2025! 🎉

⚛️ This week, we’re celebrating the incredible radiologic technologists who bring expertise, precision, and compassion to every corner of UC Davis Radiology — across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology, and beyond.

📸 Every image captured, every procedure performed, and every patient cared for reflects their commitment to excellence. These teams are the foundation of modern medicine — turning leading-edge imaging technology into clearer diagnoses, safer treatments, and better outcomes for our patients.

✨ To all our UC Davis Health technologists: thank you for your unwavering commitment and for the clarity, care, and brilliance you bring to every image and every patient each day!! 💙💛

🎉 We are thrilled to share that the UC Davis School of Medicine - Office of Research honored two outstanding members of our UC Davis Health Department of Radiology team at the recent UC Davis School of Medicine Research Celebration — with Radiology winning two of the five Research Rock Star Awards!

🏅 Congratulations to:
🔹 Phu Huynh – Nuclear Medicine Technologist Supervisor II at the EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center (EMIC)
🔹 Kevin Chung, Postdoctoral Fellow with the Wang Lab

🌟 Phu Huynh
In his role at EMIC, Phu oversees all studies using the EXPLORER Total-Body PET/CT scanner— supporting more than 30 research programs spanning cancer, autoimmune, neurologic, and metabolic diseases.

🩻 Phu is at the operational center of clinical research at EMIC, developing and implementing advanced imaging protocols, to ensuring regulatory compliance, equipment procurement/maintenance, and even stepping in during evenings and weekends. He embodies reliability, adaptability, technical acumen and a deep commitment to the science and the people behind it. His kindness, collegiality and “get-things-done” attitude make him the linchpin for our center’s high-impact operations.

🧠 Kevin Chung
Dr. Kevin Chung’s groundbreaking work leverages the EXPLORER total-body PET/CT system to study how the blood–brain barrier (BBB) changes in early disease. By developing new imaging techniques to quantify BBB permeability, his research provides crucial insights into how systemic and neurologic processes interact long before symptoms appear. His findings are helping to redefine how we detect, monitor, and understand neurodegenerative and inflammatory disorders at their earliest stages.

✨ This groundbreaking research has garnered international acclaim, earning Dr. Chung several prestigious awards and positioning him as a rising leader in molecular imaging.

🏆 Congratulations, Phu and Kevin — your work inspires us all!

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