Mayo Clinic Radiology

06/01/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate Chessie Davidson for receiving the Award of Excellence from the Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers ( AVIR ) at this year’s annual meeting.

Chessie exemplifies what exceptional IR care looks like. From anticipating provider needs and keeping procedures running seamlessly, to making patients and families feel comfortable and supported, her impact is felt every day.

Her dedication extends far beyond patient care. Whether mentoring future IR technologists, supporting wellness initiatives, developing educational resources, or simply brightening a colleague’s day with snacks and a smile, Chessie leads with compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

Her passion for IR, commitment to excellence, and unwavering support of our team make her truly deserving of this recognition. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for the difference she makes in the lives of our patients, learners, and colleagues.

Congratulations, Chessie, on this well-deserved honor! 🎉👏

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Christoph Wald, MD, PhD, MBA, FACR, on being elected Chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors! We’re proud to see Dr. Wald’s leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing radiology recognized on a national stage.

As a professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and a senior associate consultant in Radiology at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Wald brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence, informatics, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of patient care.

We look forward to his continued leadership in advancing innovation and improving outcomes across the field of radiology.

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05/26/2026

Ajit Goenka, M.D., and Aadel Chaudhuri, M.D., Ph.D., recently joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s The Lead to discuss two groundbreaking Mayo Clinic advances in cancer detection powered by artificial intelligence.

Dr. Goenka highlighted a Mayo Clinic-developed AI model capable of identifying pancreatic cancer on routine CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis, while Dr. Chaudhuri discussed a first-of-its-kind blood test designed to better predict patient response to immunotherapy.

“AI is the tool of our generation,” Dr. Goenka shared. “It’s going to bring a revolutionary transformation to what we do today.”

Dr. Aadel Chaudhuri and Dr. Ajit Goenka join The Lead.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Olson on receiving the Mayo Fellows’ Association 2026 Teacher of the Year Award!

Nominated by current Radiology residents and fellows, this award recognizes dedication to trainee education, mentorship, and going above and beyond in support of learners.

Thank you, Dr. Olson, for your commitment to our trainees and to excellence in education.

05/15/2026

The May 2026 issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America—focused on Imaging of Epilepsy—showcases the expertise and collaboration within Mayo Clinic Radiology. Edited by Brian J. Burkett, MD, MPH, and Robert E. Watson, MD, PhD, FACR, this issue brings together leading voices in the field.

The issue is organized into three sections:
• Core topics in epilepsy imaging: malformations, temporal lobe epilepsy, autoimmune epilepsy, tumors, and acquired causes
• Advanced diagnostic technologies: MRI protocols, deep learning applications, 7T MRI, nuclear medicine, fMRI, and MEG, along with their role in diagnosis and monitoring
• Clinical integration: leveraging imaging in epilepsy surgical monitoring and treatment

We’re proud to highlight the many Mayo Clinic Radiology contributors whose work made this issue possible:
Theodore Betting, MD; Benjamin H. Brinkmann, PhD, FACNS; Brian J. Burkett, MD, MPH; David B. Burkholder, MD; Divyanshu Dubey, MBBS; Andrew J. Fagan, PhD; Julie B. Guerin, MD; Derek R. Johnson, MD; Bradley J. Kemp, PhD; Karl N. Krecke, MD; Michael G. Lavere, MD; Jason T. Little, MD; Brian N. Lundstrom, MD, PhD; Ian T. Mark, MD, MSM; Steven A. Messina, MD; Gamaleldin M. Osman, MD, MSc; Theodore Passe, MD; V. Michelle Silvera, MD; Kelsey M. Smith, MD; Robert E. Watson, MD, PhD, FACR; Kirk M. Welker, MD, FASFNR; Robert J. Witte, MD; Lily C. Wong-Kisiel, MD

Advancing innovation in neuroimaging to improve care for patients with epilepsy.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4nkhGpe

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Khurram K. Bhinder, M.B.B.S., a research fellow in Rochester and member of Dr. Ajit Goenka’s lab, who presented a poster at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026!

His work, “Dissociation between prediagnostic imaging phenotype and tumor biology defines the early detection challenge in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,” highlights key challenges in early pancreatic cancer detection.

This research was conducted in collaboration with Dr. Ajit Goenka. Coauthors include Drs. Sovanlal Mukherjee, Armin Zarrintan, Angela Ammirabile, Ahmed Jadoon, Ziding Feng, Suresh T. Chari, and Ajit Goenka.

👏 Congratulations, Dr. Bhinder!

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Catalina Flores, M.D. (Fellow-MSK), who presented an award-winning educational exhibit at the ARRS Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, earning a Bronze Medal (top 10%)! 🏅

Her exhibit, “Can You Scope With Us? Test Your Shoulder MRI and Arthroscopy Correlation Skills,” was coauthored by Drs. Charlie Eichstaedt, Alecio Lombardi, Jonathan Flug, Jeff Hassebrock, Jeremiah Long, David Melville, and Robert French, Jr.

👏 Well done, Dr. Flores and team!

05/08/2026

The VIR team is prioritizing wellness and team building 💪

In recent months, team members took part in a division-wide fitness challenge - motivating one another while competing for top spots, with winners earning a private instructor-led Lagree class. 🏆

Several team members also participated in the annual Goldy’s Run in Minneapolis, choosing from distances like the 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, or 13.1 Challenge - all while supporting M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and pediatric heart care. 🏃‍♀️❤️

05/06/2026

It’s National Nurses Week, and at Mayo Clinic, we recognize the thousands of nurses who show up each day for patients and families and keep empathy at the center of care. As part of this week’s observance, Mayo Clinic buildings will be illuminated in blue tonight as a sign of gratitude and recognition. National Nurses Week is observed each year from May 6–12, in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Kristina Yancey (R3) and faculty mentor Dr. Ba Nguyen on receiving a Certificate of Merit at the 2026 American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting for their educational exhibit, “Gastrointestinal Bleed and Meckel’s Diverticulum: Spectrum of Scintigraphic Findings.” 🏅

Dr. Yancey also earned 3rd place at Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Academic Excellence Day for her presentation, “Prospective Pilot Study of ¹¹C-Acetate and ¹⁸F-FDG with PET/CT and PET/MRI for Lesion Detection in Multiple Myeloma.” This work was conducted in collaboration with Nuclear Medicine and Hematology/Oncology, led by Principal Investigators Dr. Clifford Shin and Dr. Michael Roarke. 👏

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