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Thirty-seven UAB employees recently graduated from the Emerging Leaders Workshop fall 2026 leadership development program. ELW offers a leadership development opportunity for emerging leaders at a manager, director, or similar level. The program, presented by the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office (LDO), recognized its sixth cohort of graduates at a ceremony on Oct. 29.

UAB’s Department of Radiology is expanding its molecular imaging capabilities and access to advanced theranostic and cancer care for patients statewide.

Leaders from the Department of Radiology gathered to commemorate the installation of UAB's new GE StarGuide system, a technology expected to expand molecular imaging capabilities and improve access to advanced diagnostic and theranostic care for patients across Alabama.

Esha Kothekar, M.D., joined the Department of Radiology as an assistant professor in the Division of Interventional Radiology in September 2026. Learn more about Kothekar, her journey into medicine, and her goals as a faculty member at UAB.

When most people think of medical imaging, they think of X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, or ultrasounds. While those tests reveal the body's structure, molecular imaging provides something equally important.

Bonnie Beth Moore, M.D., joined the Department of Radiology as an assistant professor in July 2026. Moore shares more about her background and goals for this new role.

Michael Evans, M.D., Ph.D., joined the UAB Department of Radiology as an assistant professor in the musculoskeletal imaging section in July 2026. Learn more about his journey and what inspires his work.

UAB’s new Clinical Trialist Development Program (CTDP) has selected 24 Heersink applicants for its 2026-2027 cohort. The program will provide these candidates with training, mentorship, and salary support to lead industry-sponsored clinical trials. It will also supply them with a 20% protected time allowance, allowing them to dedicate more time to research.

The UAB Department of Radiology is proud to recognize nine faculty members who have earned promotions in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research, education, clinical care, and service. These promotions are effective as of Oct. 1, 2026.

Twenty-three Heersink School of Medicine faculty were recognized Sept. 22 for their appointment to endowed chairs and professorships during a special reception.

The UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office (LDO) recently recognized 11 individuals in its ninth cohort of its LEading, Advancing, Developing (LEAD) program. The fall 2026 graduates received their certificates on Sept. 3.

Abdelrahman Abdelazim, MBBCH, joined the UAB Department of Radiology as an assistant professor in the Division of Interventional Radiology in August 2026. Learn more about his journey and what inspires his work.

The UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office (LDO) recently recognized 14 individuals in its ninth cohort of Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL). The fall 2026 graduates received their certificates on Sept. 1.

UAB’s new Granulomatous Mastitis Steroid Injection Service reshapes the course of treatment and research with its first patient, Laterica Williams.   

Though radiologists work almost entirely behind the scenes, their interpretations guide countless clinical decisions and influence almost every patient’s care journey. 

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful research tool helping scientists answer important questions about how the body works, how diseases develop, and how new treatments can improve lives.

Eight research teams have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the Heersink School of Medicine’s Team Science Grant Program. The funded teams will tackle a wide range of health challenges while laying the groundwork for future large-scale research initiatives.

Most patients spend a significant amount of face time talking with their specialist. But in the field of radiology, providers work almost entirely behind the scenes, interpreting medical images to offer diagnoses and recommend treatment plans.

Effective July 1, 2026, Jordan Perchik, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Radiology, has been appointed director of the Human Imaging (HUMI) Core Facility and chair of the Radiology Data Safety Monitoring Board.

Radiologists rarely meet patients face to face, but their work plays a central role in diagnosis and treatment. Every day, abdominal radiologists read and interpret scans that help doctors decide the next steps.

The Department of Radiology recognized faculty, trainees, and staff for outstanding achievements during its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence in research, clinical care, education, and service.

The UAB Department of Radiology offers a full range of imaging services. These are the most commonly used exams.

At UAB, a dedicated Granulomatous Mastitis Clinic is providing new hope for patients navigating the complex and often frustrating diagnosis of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis.

This spring, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees awarded the rank of Distinguished Professor to nine faculty members and the rank of University Professor to five faculty members.

Behind many of the critical decisions made in the emergency room is a highly specialized team working just out of sight: emergency radiologists. At UAB, these physicians play an essential, around-the-clock role, delivering rapid, precise diagnoses that help guide care when every second matters.

Tanka Karki, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Radiology as an instructor in the cardiopulmonary imaging section in March 2026.

Simran Singh Cheema, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Radiology as an instructor in the cardiopulmonary imaging section in March 2026.

When it comes to women’s health, preventive imaging plays a powerful role. In the UAB Department of Radiology, we see how early detection through routine screenings can make a meaningful difference in outcomes. During Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting three important imaging screenings every woman should prioritize to stay informed, proactive, and empowered about her health.

Mark Lockhart, M.D., MPH, professor in the UAB Department of Radiology, has been appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor in the Department of Radiology. This prestigious designation recognizes his extraordinary contributions to academic medicine, clinical excellence, leadership, and service over more than two decades at UAB.

Mahmud Mossa-Basha, M.D., professor and chair, Witten-Stanley Endowed Chair of Radiology, presented the 2026 State of the Department on Thursday, April 23.