MI is excited to announce the appointment of Assoc. Prof Dr. David Volders as our new Neuroradiology Division Lead! Dr. Volders will begin his new position on May 1, 2026, for an initial 1-year term, succeeding Assoc. Prof Dr. Daniel Mandell, who has served in this position since 2019.

Congratulations to Dr. Heidi Schmidt, Professor, who was reappointed as Department Head, Medical Imaging and Medical Director at the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI)!

Last week, MI hosted a very successful second Citywide Subspecialty Research & Networking Night, this time focusing on #Neuroradiology, with the aim teaching DR residents about the #fellowships & to network with the #Neurorad fellowship leads. Read more about the event: https://loom.ly/VhmZyEQ

This new clinical opinion provides a practical overview of pelvic venous disorders, highlighting how transdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with #interventionalradiology, can facilitate timely diagnosis and effective management: https://loom.ly/YE1vtuo

Read this new study published in CARJ which assesses existing leadership models in medical departments and proposes a radiology-specific synthesis to address issues related to the practice: https://loom.ly/1lsetpI

A new case study published by PGY2 #DiagnosticRadiology Resident Dr. Tiffany Ni and Assistant Professor Dr. Binita Chacko looks at the case of a man seeking treatment at the emergency department for neck pain, which included imaging and other testing leading to diagnosis: https://loom.ly/g5DGvv0

Congrats to PGY1 #DiagnosticRadiology Resident Dr. Rakhshan Kamran, who was accepted to U of T’s Massey College as a Non-Resident Junior Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year! Great work, Dr. Kamran!

Sponsor Shoutout: Shoutout to one of our Bronze Sponsors, Bracco! Thanks to our sponsors like Bracco, the Department of Medical Imaging is excited to get together with colleagues and industry peers on May 28, 2026 as we explore #AIinMI! Have you purchased your tickets yet? https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

We're excited to announce another #SilverSponsor for our upcoming #AIinMINetworkingNight! Huge thank you to the VIR Radiologists at University Medical Imaging Toronto and Cook Medical for coming on board as our second Silver Sponsor! Have you purchased your tickets yet? https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

MI's Dr. Rakhshan Kamran, PGY1 #DiagnosticRadiology resident & Dr. Andrea Doria, Professor, recently published a study protocol to describe the development and validation of CLARITY (Clinical and Life-impact Assessment of RadiologY): https://loom.ly/FrN6Sxk

Congrats to PGY3 #DiagnosticRadiology Resident Dr. Nykan Mirchi, who was selected as 1 of 12 winners of the 2026 Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) Scholar Award! The SSR Scholars Program is an educational opportunity for PGY2 & 3 #radiologyresidents interested in #MusculoskeletalRadiology.

Asst Prof Dr. Alexandre Boutet has been the recipient of several funding grants for his research this year. Read more about Dr. Boutet’s research and how balancing a robust research career with his clinical practice strengthens his work in both: https://loom.ly/AauOolI

AI in MI Sponsor Shoutout! With our second annual AI in MI Networking Night coming up in just a couple short months, we're shouting out our incredible sponsors who make this night happen, like Jacobian! Thanks for supporting AI in MI! Have you purchased your tickets yet? https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

A study with contributions from PGY1 DR resident Dr. Sara Harsini assesses advanced imaging analysis techniques in early detection and differentiation of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that will develop into Alzheimer's disease and that will remain stable. Read the study: https://loom.ly/L7NYCuw

Prof Dr. Katherine Zukotynski will be giving 2 invited talks at the upcoming ARRS Annual Meeting From Apr. 12-15 in Pittsburgh! Dr. Zukotynski will deliver her first talk on April 13 and the second on April 15. Good luck at the conference!

MI's AI in MI Networking Night is made possible not only by our industry sponsors but also our site sponsors like @imagingtoronto.bsky.social! Thank you to the radiologists at UMIT for supporting AI in MI! Buy your tickets here: https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

Congratulations to PGY1 Diagnostic Radiology resident Dr. Rakhshan Kamran, who was recently recognized as being among the top 3% of peer reviewers for JAMA! Great work, Dr. Kamran!

Congrats to Asst Prof Dr. Alexandre Boutet, who received Innovation Funding from SUMO (Sinai UHN Medical Organization)! Dr. Boutet’s proposal was approved for funding by the SUMO Innovation Fund Review Committee for SUMO’s Round 12 Innovation Fund Competition. Great work, Dr. Boutet!

AI in MI Sponsor Shoutout! As we excitedly get closer to our second annual AI in MI Networking Night, we're saying a huge thank you to our sponsors, including bronze sponsor SECTRA CANADA INC! Thank you for your support of AI in MI! Get your tickets here: https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

MI’s #DiagnosticRadiologyResidency introduced the #ResidentTopContributor recognizing the top 6 residents every year who pick up urgent call shifts for co-residents, which will be distributed semi-annually, recognizing three residents in each half of the year. Congrats to the first recipients !

Congrats to Asst Profs Dr. Vivianne Freitas & Dr. Farah Cadour, recipients of @rsnasky.bsky.social Radiology Editor’s Award for Reviewing with Special Distinction, recognizing outstanding service as a reviewer of scientific manuscripts submitted for publication.

This week, MI Asst. Professor Dr. Farah Cadour will be a crew member on one of three 0G parabolic flights to space as part of IRIS - Interventional Radiology In Space. Read more about the flights & where to watch coverage here: https://loom.ly/pHiinCI Have an incredible & safe flight, Dr. Cadour!

Congratulations to PGY1 #DiagnosticRadiology Resident Dr. Rakhshan Kamran, the winner of MI’s Academic Productivity Resident Award 2025! This award is based on academic productivity in the last calendar year, including peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, grants & research awards.

Our 2nd #AIinMINetworkingNight will be here in no time & MI is incredibly grateful for our event sponsors, including the Ontario Association of Radiologists (OAR), whose support allows us to gather with colleagues & industry peers for a night of fun & AI. Tickets here: https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

Job Opportunity: The Department of Medical is currently recruiting for our new Neuroradiology Division Lead How to apply: https://loom.ly/2IUyUyg Closing date: March 17, 2026

On Feb. 26, MI hosted its annual Winter Resident Retreat for 63 Diagnostic Radiology PGY1-5 residents, bringing together residents and experts in Machine Learning and speakers in AI Radiology and Personal Finance. Read more about the retreat here: https://loom.ly/tZMUbmM

Congrats to Adjunct Asst Prof Dr. Tara Graham, who is a recipient of @uoftmedicine.bsky.social MD Program Teaching Award for Excellence for 2024-25! Great work, Dr. Graham!

At last week's @myesr.bsky.social #ECR2026, MI Assoc Prof & VC, Research Dr. @katehanneman.bsky.social delivered two lectures in Vienna. Great work, Dr, Hanneman!

Congrats to Pascal Tyrrell, PhD, Assoc Prof & Data, Director Science, who was selected as a winner in @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social & @braincanada.bsky.social’s Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN) Data Challenge! Great work!

The @myesr.bsky.social's ECR 2026: Rays of Knowledge, happened last week in Vienna & some MI faculty made their way over to present their work and represent MI & @utoronto.ca. See the submissions here: https://loom.ly/SOLiLmg

The @myesr.bsky.social #ECR2026 wraps up this weekend, and MI Asst Prof Dr. Farah Cadour will present her abstract focused on normal variations of myocardial T1, T2, and T2*relaxation times on cardiac MRI. Read the study here: https://loom.ly/eUDuJ1c#ECR2026

As we near closer to our 2nd AI in MI Networking Night, MI would like to thank our sponsors, including Canon Medical Systems Canada Ltd, whose sponsorship helps us continue advancing AI applications in medical imaging. Thank you for your support! Get your tickets here: https://loom.ly/H5VRBdw

This week at the myesr.bsky.social's #ECR2026: Rays of Knowledge, former #CardiothoracicImaging Fellow Dr. Heli Rueda & other MI faculty from @imagingtoronto.bsky.social, will present their abstract, focused on CT-guided chest biopsies, in Vienna. Great work!

The @myesr.bsky.social annual congress ECR 2026: Rays of Knowledge, kicks off in Vienna today, and MI Chair Dr. Michael Patlas is there presenting two lectures. Good luck today, Dr. Patlas, and all other faculty and trainees presenting this week!

A new study with contributions from PGY1 Diagnostic Radiology Resident Dr. Sara Harsini reports the first-in-human safety, biodistribution, and dosimetry evaluation of [68Ga]Ga-HTK03149 and explore organ uptake relevant to future theranostic use. Read the study here: https://loom.ly/YPGK5EA

Have you purchased your tickets yet for our second AI in MI Networking Night? Back by popular demand! After the success of last year's inaugural AI in MI event, we're excited to invite you to this year's AI in MI Networking Night! Tickets are on sale now: https://loom.ly/L2J5d64

Congrats to Asst Prof Dr. Alexandre Boutet, who received catalyst funding from the Krembil Research Institute for his proposal, “Precision Medicine in Parkinson’s Disease: Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Individualized DBS Patient Selection!" @uhn.ca

A recent study in @carjournal.bsky.social from PGY1 DR Res. Dr. Rakhshan Kamran & Chair Dr. Michael Patlas argues the merits of foundational financial reasoning as a core competency for radiologists as AI is integrated into radiology: https://loom.ly/s7DshCM

Congrats to Prof Dr. Andrea Doria, who received the 2026 RRA Research Innovation and Leadership Award from the @aaradiol.bsky.social! This award recognizes Dr. Doria’s impact, leadership and commitment to excellence in her work in radiology.

The Department of Medical Imaging's second AI in MI Networking Night is coming up in a few short months, and MI is excited to shoutout one of our Bronze Sponsors: @caradiologists.bsky.social & MD Financial Management/Scotiabank! https://loom.ly/H5VRBdw

Congrats to MI recipients of @uoftmedicine.bsky.social #MDProgramTeachingAwardforExcellence for 2024-2025 Adj Lec Dr. Yatin Chadha; Prof Dr. Elsie Nguyen; Asst Prof Dr. Rawan Abu Mughli; Assoc Prof & #EmergRad DL Dr. Ferco Berger & Asst Prof Dr. Michael O’Keeffe!

Congratulations to MI Director, Data Science, Pascal Tyrrell, PhD, whose proposal to @utoronto.ca's Learning and Education Advancement FundPlus (LEAF+) program, titled AI, Academia and the Art of Dialogue, was approved by the committee to receive funding!

Congrats to PGY5 #DiagnosticRadiologyResident Dr. Taryn Rohringer who was awarded @uoftmedicine.bsky.social's William S. Fenwick Research Fellowship & the Starr Medal, which includes funding for her proposal evaluating encephaloceles & epilepsy in females.

Congrats to PGY1 DR Resident Dr. Rakhshan Kamran, who recently delivered an Invited Lecture at the @ox.ac.uk as part of their Swiftstream Programme, where he introduced students to radiology within the medical curriculum & potential training/career pathways.

A systemic review from MI DR Residents & Faculty in @theajnr.bsky.social aimed to characterize the clinical & imaging features of intracranially extending TMJ lesions & evaluate the impact of radiological misclassification: https://loom.ly/kMlNkF0

Congrats to MI's new Neuroradiology Program Director, Assoc Prof Dr. Helen Branson! Dr. Branson will begin her 5-year term on April 1, 2026, taking over from Asst Prof Dr. Matylda Machnowska, who ends her 5-year term on March 31, 2026. Congrats to Dr. Branson & thank you to Dr. Machnowska!

MI's 2nd AI in MI Networking Night is coming up in a few short months & we're excited to shoutout Novartis @novartis.bsky.social as our Silver Sponsor for the night! Thank you for your incredible generosity & support! Purchase tickets: https://loom.ly/H5VRBdw

MedLinx, offered by @utoronto.ca TFOM, is a transformative longitudinal program designed for high school students from underrepresented communities interested in exploring careers in healthcare. On Feb 10, MI was proud to participate: https://loom.ly/qaD61y0

MI is excited to announce Dr. Ashley Leckie, Lecturer, as our new Diagnostic Radiology Residency Associate Program Director! In this new role, Dr. Leckie will focus on supporting recruitment, maintaining continuous program improvement & supporting learners. Congrats, Dr. Leckie!

Congrats to MI Prof Dr. Elsie Nguyen & her team of Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellows, whose abstract, titled The Thick of It: Approach to left Ventricular Hypertrophy on Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, was awarded the ARRS 2026 Bronze Award for the ARRS 2026 Annual Meeting and Scientific Program!