Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology – WashU Medicine

Three physicians have joined WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) faculty, lending their medical expertise and experience to the department’s patient care practice. Mariya Kristeva, MD, joined the interventional radiology division as an assistant professor of radiology. She earned... The post Kristeva, Benson, Munn Join MIR appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology…

Undergraduate and medical students from across the country spent their summers in St. Louis exploring the field of imaging science through the WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) Summer Research Program (SRP). The paid, 10-week program introduces participants to... The post Summer Research Program Inspires the Next Generation of Imaging Scientists appeared first on Mallinckro…

A new portrait hangs in the Mallinckrodt Tower honoring the leadership and legacy of Richard L. Wahl, MD, the Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology and the previous director of WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR). A pioneer in the... The post A Legacy in Paint: Wahl Portrait Commemorated appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

The beginning of the academic year is an exciting time at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) as the department welcomes its newest class of radiology residents and fellows. While this stage of training is among the most challenging... The post A Warm Welcome to MIR’s Newest Class of Residents and Fellows appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

In recent years, antibody-drug conjugates have been changing the cancer care landscape. For patients for whom standard chemotherapy has not worked, these precise treatments combine tumor-fighting drugs with proteins that specifically target cancer cells; however, they can only attack one... The post Supercharging Cancer Medication with Click Chemistry appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of R…

An MIR patient experienced the life-changing effects of prostatic artery embolization, a minimally invasive procedure to treat prostate gland enlargement. The post A New Lease on Life with PAE appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

Four faculty members at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) assume new senior leadership roles within the department. Vincent M. Mellnick, MD, professor of radiology, was named senior vice chair and division director of academic practice. An MIR residency... The post Mellnick, Itani, McKinstry and Picus Take On New Leadership Roles at MIR appeared first on Mallinckrodt Instit…

Manu S. Goyal, MD, professor of radiology, will serve as the next director of the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center (NIL-RC) for WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR). The NIL-RC is home to investigators across disciplines and departments dedicated to... The post Goyal to Lead Neuroimaging Labs Research Center appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medici…

Adam T. Eggebrecht, PhD, associate professor of radiology at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) and principal investigator in the Biophotonics Research Center, received a $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The funding will... The post Eggebrecht Awarded $3.7M Grant to Study Motor Imitation in Autism appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institut…

Ashwin Singh Parihar, MD, assistant professor of radiology at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), was selected as the 2026 William W. Olmsted Fellow in Radiology Education Journalism by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The fellowship is a... The post Parihar Named RSNA Olmsted Fellow in Radiology Education Journalism appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute …

Matthew F. Glasser, MD, PhD, received the Early Career Investigator Award from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM). The post Early Career Award Recognizes Glasser’s Contributions to Human Brain Mapping appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

Hundreds of factors shape a child’s life and identity, from demographics and environment to social adjustment and personality. A new study led by WashU Medicine researchers shows that these influences also leave a measurable mark on brain development. Senior author Nico... The post Socioeconomic Factors Have Lasting Effects on Child Brain Development appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Ra…

Imaging science is a broad field with many areas of study and application. To highlight the range of work within the discipline, faculty and trainees gathered for the WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) Research Symposium. Held at the... The post Imaging Innovation at the MIR Research Symposium appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

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... The post A Garden Gathering to Celebrate MIR’s Newest Residency and Fellowship Graduates appeared first o…

Two physician-scientists from WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) were honored with prestigious awards from the Society for Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) in recognition of their dedication and commitment to imaging science. Tammie L.S. Benzinger, MD, PhD,... The post Benzinger, Schindler Receive High Honors from SNMMI appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of…

Patrícia M. Ribeiro Pereira, PhD, assistant professor of radiology at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), was awarded the WashU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award. This award recognizes three WashU faculty members who go above... The post Ribeiro Pereira Receives WashU Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institut…

Christopher J. Moran, MD, professor emeritus of radiology at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), died Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was 78. With a career spanning 45 years, Moran was a well-respected interventional neuroradiologist and a pioneer in life-saving flow... The post In Memoriam: Christopher J. Moran, MD appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU …

Innovation fuels WashU’s dynamic research enterprise, where visionary researchers and entrepreneurs are advancing discoveries that shape future generations. Several faculty members from WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology were recognized among the university’s forward-thinking innovators at the ninth annual Celebration... The post Excellence in Entrepreneurship at the Celebration o…

Marcus E. Raichle, MD, the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Medicine and a researcher in the Neuroimaging Labs Research Center (NIL-RC) at WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), was awarded an honorary Doctor of Medicine... The post Raichle Awarded Honorary WashU Doctorate appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .

Matthew S. Parsons, MD, professor of radiology for WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), was named a fellow of the American College of Radiology (ACR), one of the organization’s highest honors. Fellowship is awarded to ACR members who have... The post Parsons Named 2026 American College of Radiology Fellow appeared first on Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - WashU Medicine .