WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

06/12/2026

The annual MIR Research Symposium is an afternoon of learning and connection for the WashU imaging community. Showcasing the breadth of imaging science disciplines, this event highlights the spirit of collaboration and innovation that continues to drive the field forward.

See the full agenda and highlights 🔗: https://www.mir.wustl.edu/imaging-innovation-at-the-mir-research-symposium/

06/12/2026

“If we look at children’s brain scans, we can tell how well off their family is and how much sleep and screen time they get...the environment shapes children’s brains in ways that have been misinterpreted as being reflections of IQ, when really they’re just reflections of stress and sleep deprivation. Those are things we can do something about to improve kids’ brain health.”

WashU Medicine researchers, including Drs. Nico Dosenbach and Scott Marek, have found that socioeconomic factors are strongly reflected in child brain development, accounting for 16% of variation in brain function and showing a stronger link to brain structure and function than any other factor, including IQ.

Sleep, screen time and stress — but not IQ — are also linked to children’s brain features.

06/11/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓 🎉 🩻

We celebrated our remarkable radiology residents and fellows who have successfully completed this important phase of their medical training. Many will stay with us at MIR and explore their chosen subspecialties, while others head to practices and programs across the country to further their careers. Wherever they go, they’ll always be part of the MIR family.

Radiology residents, subspecialty fellows, faculty and loved ones gathered at the Missouri Botanical Garden to celebrate this year’s graduating class of radiology residents and fellows. This significant milestone in their medical careers was the perfect night to recognize outstanding peers...

06/09/2026

It was a privilege to celebrate Dr. Marcus Raichle, a trailblazer in the study of human brain function, for receiving an honorary doctorate from Washington University in St. Louis. Family and colleagues traveled to Washington to hood and recognize him in person — a beautiful tribute to his 50+ years on the faculty at WashU.

06/04/2026

Two MIR faculty members were recognized by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging for their exemplary dedication and commitment to imaging science. Congratulations to Drs. Tammie Benzinger and Thomas Schindler!

🔗: https://www.mir.wustl.edu/benzinger-schindler-receive-high-honors-from-snmmi/

06/03/2026

Forest Park is the perfect summertime spot and neighbor for the WashU Medicine campus. This 1,300-acre green space is home to five major cultural institutions, several sports and recreation areas and endless possibilities.

🔗: bit.ly/4uIBq8U

One U.S. park was named the best in the country, spanning 1,300 acres of beautiful green space.

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06/02/2026

WashU investigators are advancing health science to health care — delivering transformative knowledge, innovative solutions and real-world impact. We’re proud that the university is ranked among the top 10 universities in the inaugural Cure. Innovation Index, which recognizes excellence in research capabilities, entrepreneurial readiness and market translation.

WashU was recognized for its strengths in research and institutional support for commercializing biomedical advances made in WashU labs.

05/31/2026

St. Louis has something for everyone. From top-tier sports and outdoor adventures to incredible food and family fun, there’s always something new to explore.

Learn more about life in the Gateway City. https://www.mir.wustl.edu/education/discover-st-louis/

05/29/2026

Registration is now open for the Summer Program of Integrative Neuroimaging (SPIN), an eight-week program designed to introduce students to the field of neuroimaging.

The schedule features talks and discussions focused on research and clinical applications as well as career pathways, culminating with a poster session capstone.

Learn more and register here: https://forms.gle/f1e1DP4yEHyRMbQz6