Patient Care

The Role of Clinical Research Nurses at UCSF Radiology

We interviewed Kimberly Okamoto, RN, a clinical research nurse, about the variety of roles research nurses play overall and here at UCSF as well as what she enjoys most about being a clinical research nurse.

National Kidney Month 2022: A Conversation with Jane Wang, MD and Peder Larson, PhD

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness and focus on research and building paths for better kidney care. Here at UCSF Radiology, we’d also like to highlight innovative research that will clinically translate to better kidney care. 

UCSF Radiologic Technologists Help Advance the Profession Through Teaching

The UCSF Radiology contribution to Bay Area technologist training programs includes participation as leaders in classes on anatomy and positioning, training on physics and equipment, intermediate and advanced imaging procedures, and coordination of clinical education. 

The Future of AI and Lung Cancer Screening, A Conversation with Jae Ho Sohn, MD, MS

Jae Ho Sohn, MD, MS, is engaged in a number of research projects including lung cancer risk stratification in lung cancer screening. He says that the field is moving toward a much needed risk based and personalized approach to lung cancer screening.

Michael Hope, MD Shares Information on Cardiovascular Imaging at the SFVAMC

We asked Michael Hope, MD to share more about cardiovascular imaging and the role of radiologists in diagnosing and treating heart disease in veterans.  

Commentary on Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections from Brett Elicker, MD

Recently Brett Elicker, MD, provided commentary on these breakthrough infections, what they are and what they look like. 

"Essential Together": Celebrating UCSF Radiology Technologists During NRTW

Happy Radiologic Technology week to the outstanding technologists at UCSF Radiology. Let's acknowledge our technologists who each day treat our patients with care, skill and knowledge while practicing appropriate safety measures.

Understanding What the FDA’s Accelerated Approval of Aduhelm Means for the Alzheimer’s Community

Duygu Tosun-Turgut, PhD, associate professor and co-director of the Center for Imaging of Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIND) talks about the FDA's recent accelerated approval of Aduhelm, the role of amyloid PET imaging and more.

Recognizing the Role of Nurses in the Growth of Radiology Services at UCSF

Nurses Week is celebrated here at UC San Francisco and globally from May 6 through May 12, 2021. Over the past year – and more! – UCSF Radiology nurses have been meeting the pandemic's challenges with flexibility, innovation and an extraordinary focus on patient safety. 

Current and Future Applications of 3D Printing in Breast Cancer Management

There is a notable lack of literature on the applications of 3D printing in breast cancer management. Tatiana Kelil, MD and team recently reviewed and discussed current and future applications. 

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