UCSF News

UCSF had a strong presence at ASPNR 2026 in Tampa, with broad faculty, alumni, and learner participation across talks, moderation, mentoring, and research presentations. The department received multiple honors, including a major research award, poster recognitions, and several UCSF alumni being named new ASPNR Fellows. UCSF contributors also delivered oral presentations and numerous posters highlighting advances in neonatal, fetal, and pediatric neuroimaging, reinforcing the department’s leadership and commitment to mentorship and research excellence.

This cutting-edge technology offers lower radiation doses for patients and sharper images for clinicians.

This year, we proudly present the 2025 Rahul Desikan and Bruce Hasegawa Awards to Dr. Elizabeth George and Dr. Anil Bidkar in recognition of their outstanding contributions to neuroimaging and cancer therapeutics.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging is pleased to welcome Congyu Liao, PhD, and Salil Soman, MD, MS, to our faculty.

Reflecting on his 30 years of faculty practice, Rajiv Sawhney, MD, observed that “Interventional radiology is never stagnant. You can either sit on the periphery and watch it develop, or you can get on the cutting edge."

A UCSF-led clinical trial is testing whether mind-body movement programs like Tai Chi and Moving Together can slow cognitive decline in older adults with memory issues. Early results show potential brain benefits, especially from Moving Together.

Beyond the Scan: How Dr. Pan’s Volunteer Radiology is Shaping UCSF’s Future

We're pleased to announce three new leadership roles at UCSF. These roles report directly to Chief Imaging Officer Jonathan Andrews and are key to driving excellence in patient care, operational performance, and team collaboration.

Jerome Taylor is the new evening CT Supervisor at the UCSF Medical Center.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging welcomes Masis Isikbay, MD, to the Emergency Radiology/Acute Care division as an Assistant Professor.