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The highest honor a faculty member can receive is Teacher-of-the-Year from the residents. This is a Mallinckrodt tradition where the senior residents choose one faculty member as

outstanding teacher. This year’s distinction has been awarded to Dennis Balfe, MD, with the Abdominal Imaging Section.

Each resident votes for up to five candidates for teacher of the year. The senior class makes the final choice for distinguished teachers and teacher of the year. Traditionally nothing is revealed until the night of the dinner where all candidates are recognized. This year’s distinguished teachers were awarded to Drs. Sanjeev Bhalla, Vinnie Mellnick, Jen Demertzis and Anup Shetty. During the ceremony each of them was recognized individually.

Teacher of the Year honors for Balfe were met with overwhelming praise from residents and fellows. “Dr. Balfe is a great radiologist and an even better person,” says Hilary Brazeal, MD. “He cares about residents, both professionally and personally.”

Neuro fellow Andrew Laczniak said of Balfe that you can always count on him to give a quality 7 am teaching conference, and Andrew Roberts stressed that his education style emphasizes the practical knowledge and skillset a radiologist needs to help clinicians and patients.

Congratulations to Dennis Balfe, MD, and this years distinguished teachers!

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TEACHER-OF-THE-YEARDennis Balfe, MD - Abdominal Imaging Section

Drs. Jen Demertzis, Anup Shetty, MIR Director Richard Wahl, Vinnie Mellnick, and Sanjeev Bhalla

MIR Director Richard Wahl, MD, with teacher of the year Dennis Balfe, MD and Award Presenter Yaseen Oweis, MD MBA

On June 18, the MIR Radiology End-of- the-Year Dinner was held at the St. Louis Hilton Ballpark

Village Hotel. This annual event honors residents and fellows as they complete the residency and fellowship programs at Washington University School of Medicine’s Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. Dr. Wahl, along with program directors from each division, presented fellow and resident certificates as each participant was recognized individually.

Special awards this year went to Sebastian McWilliams, MD BCh BAO, who received the Roentgen Resident Research Award presented by Pam Woodard, MD. McWilliams plans to remain with MIR with a Cardiothoracic Imaging fellowship. This year’s Fellow-of-the-Year honors went to Sunil Misra, MD. Misra will be going into private practice in Cincinnati, OH.

You can find more photos from the dinner by clicking here.

2 2 MIR End of the Year Dinner 3 Digital SPECT/CT Imaging 4 In Memory 5 Wash U 2FA 6 Mamm VAN NCI Site Visit 7 2016 MIR Research 8-9 Faculty Awards 10 What’s Coming Up Introductions

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End of the Year Dinner

MIR Director Richard Wahl, MD and Chief residents, Sebastian McWilliams, MB BCh BAO, Hilary Orlowski, MD, and Christopher R. Smith, MD

Drs. Pam Woodard, Sebastian McWilliams and Richard Wahl

Jay Heiken, MD, and Jay Barnwell, MD

Mike Darcy, MD, Shanna and Vinney Mellnick, MD

Gil Jost, MD, Sandy and Richard Wahl, MD, Meagan and Bob McKinstry, MD PhD, Joy Haven PhD and Harry Haury

Richard Wahl, MD, with Laura and Steve Poplack , MD

Richard Wahl, MD, and Fellow-of-the-Year Sunil Misra, MD

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The Latest in Digital SPECT/CT Imaging Technology - Only at MIR

A new SPECT/CT scanner at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology is designed to advance the field of nuclear medicine. In addition to opening up new avenues of research, the hybrid technology may

be able to improve the patient experience (detection of smaller lesions, reduced scan times, lower injected dose) and improve clinical efficiency.

Located in the Division of Nuclear Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the General Electric Discovery NM/CT 670 CZT is the world’s first general purpose, ultra-high resolution SPECT/CT imaging system with a new digital detector powered by cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) technology. Although CZT technology previously had been limited to organ-dedicated devices, the new scanner allows doctors to perform exams on every organ, including whole-body exams.

The new technology was officially launched on May 5, 2016, at an event co-hosted by BJC Healthcare, Washington University and GE Healthcare. Speakers included Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of GE; WU Chancellor Mark Wrighton, PhD; Mallinckrodt director Richard L. Wahl, MD; and Barry Siegel, MD, director of Mallinckrodt’s Division of Nuclear Medicine. In addition, administrators and clinicians from some 30 academic sites were invited to the launch and given a tour of the division and a clinical review of the new technology.

The event marked the first North American launch of this latest hybrid SPECT/CT, and its installation ensures that MIR nuclear medicine physicists will remain world leaders in the field, pushing the boundaries of conventional nuclear medicine.

Barry Siegel, MD; Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of GE, and Richard Wahl, MD

In Memory

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Mokhtar H. Gado, MD, professor emeritus of radiology, died April 28, 2016. For decades a leading clinician and researcher at MIR, Gado was noted for his work with neurological diseases and had conducted extensive research involving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spine. Many remember

his engaging teaching style, deep knowledge of his field, brilliant mind and kind spirit.

“He was important, he was quiet,” says Ron Evens former MIR director. “I think of him a sort of a boy scout. Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind…all those things were Mohktar.”

Gado joined MIR in 1970 and was appointed chief of the neuroradiology section the following year. He served in that role until 1991, when he relinquished his administrative duties to devote more of his time to research and teaching. He remained active as a professor of radiology until 2013, when he was named an emeritus professor.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. Gado was held June 20. Friends, family and colleagues packed Scarpellino Auditorium to pay homage to a man who touched their lives in many different ways.

Morvarid Karimi, MD, assistant professor of neurology and member of MIR’s Neuroimaging Laboratory (NIL), died on May 21, 2016. Just 44 years old, Karimi suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm while at work. Following emergency surgery, she was recovering when she experienced another unexpected

major brain hemorrhage that she did not survive. She will be greatly missed by colleagues, who describe her as a “force” —

tenacious, committed, and incredibly good and protective with her patients. “She was incredibly bright and hardworking,” says Joel Perlmutter, MD, Karimi’s

supervisor and chief, section of movement and movement disorder. “Morvarid approached research with the same spirit that she approached patient care – with meticulous attention to detail.”

Karimi was known for her strong sense of fairness and desire for everyone to be treated appropriately and equally. She was a champion for the rights of women in our society, especially in the workplace.

She received her medical degree in Germany (1999) and completed a residency in neurology at the University of Iowa (2003) and a fellowship in movement disorders at Washington University School of Medicine (2007).

She is survived by her husband, Eric Johnson, MD, and two children: Kian (12) and Suri (6), as well as her parents, brother, family members and friends.

WashU 2FA Two-Step Authentication

Passwords are increasingly easy to compromise. They can often be stolen, guessed, hacked or phished – even without you knowing.

What is WashU 2FA? WashU 2FA—a two-factor (or two-step) authentication service provided by Duo, an industry leader in cyber security services—adds a second layer of security to your WUSTL Key account when accessing the WashU Human Resources Management System (HRMS), which contains your sensitive personal information. By verifying your identity through the use of a second device, hackers and identity thieves are prevented from logging in to HRMS, even if they know your WUSTL Key ID and password and you’ll be alerted immediately if someone tries to log in using your credentials.

When must I use WashU 2FA? WashU 2FA is required for accessing HRMS remotely, outside of the WashU network. The WashU 2FA service is for current WashU employees. Mandatory enrollment is required mid-2016.

How does WashU 2FA work? Step 1. Enrollment in WashU 2FA is simple. Beginning January 28, visit https://connect.wustl.edu/2fa to access the enrollment wizard.

Step 2. Welcome Screen — click Start setup to begin enrolling your device.

Step 3. Choose Your Device –Select the type of device you'd like to enroll and click Continue. We recommend using a smartphone for the best experience, but you can also enroll a landline telephone or iOS/Android tablets. Finally, follow the prompts based on the device you’ve chosen to enroll, and that’s it! You can enroll an unlimited number of devices.

When enrolling a smartphone, you have the option to also install the Duo Mobile app. Duo Mobile runs on your smartphone and helps you authenticate quickly and easily. Without it you'll still be able to log in using a phone call or text message, but for the best experience we recommend that you use Duo Mobile.

Follow the platform-specific instructions on the screen to install Duo Mobile. After installing our app return to the enrollment window and click I have Duo Mobile installed.

Once enrolled in Duo, you’ll log in to HRMS as usual with your WUSTL Key ID and password. This is the first step of authentication. Next, you’ll verify your identity using the device you’ve enrolled with Duo. This is the second step of authentication. Upon enrollment, the birth year authentication requirement in HRMS is eliminated and the password expiration period is increased to 365 days.

You can also view the enrollment tutorial at http://informationsecurity.wustl.edu/wustl-community-members/information-security-solutions/washu-2fa-two-step-authentication/.

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New Mamm Van Hits The Streets!

NCI Site Visit

MIR physicians Barbara Monsees, MD, and Kate Appleton, MD,

inaugurated the new Siteman Cancer Center mobile unit at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this year.

Equipped with high-resolution 3-D digital technology, the van provides the same advanced imaging that patients receive at Siteman’s four St. Louis area mammography clinics. Washington University radiologists who specialize in breast imaging read all Siteman mammograms, whether the exam takes place in the van or at a clinic.

“Mammography is known to reduce a woman’s risk of dying from breast cancer by an estimated 30 to 40 percent or more,” says Catherine Appleton, MD, chief of breast imaging at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR). “But it matters where you receive your mammogram. Our team of MIR physicians specializes in comprehensive breast

imaging, and our van delivers that lifesaving expertise to women throughout the region.”

The 40-foot van is the fourth in three decades for Siteman Cancer Center.

The Center for Multiple Myeloma Nanotherapy (CMMN) hosted its first National Cancer

Institute (NCI) site visit on May 11, 2016. Center investigators presented an overview on progress of ongoing projects, as well as, received feedback from the leadership of the NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer.

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2016 MIR Research Symposium

The annual MIR Research Symposium was held earlier this spring in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. Carolyn Meltzer, MD, Professor and Chair of Radiology and Imaging Sciences,

Associate Dean of Research, Emory School of Medicine, presented the Keynote lecture, followed by MIR faculty Jie Zheng, PhD, and Mikhail Berezin, PhD.

Following the lectures there was a poster session in atrium and hearth representing a vast array of research taking place in the clinical and research areas of MIR. The focus was on research performed by junior faculty, post docs and graduate students, although the work of senior researchers was also displayed. Approximately 65 posters were displayed at this year’s symposium.

Carolyn Meltzer, MD, and Richard Wahl, MD Joe Ippolito, MD, PhD talks about his poster

Wavelength is published bimonthly by the Visual Media Center for employees of Mallinckrodt Institute.

Contributions are encouraged: e-mail Mickey Wynn; wynnm@mir.wustl.edu; or call 747-0622

©2016, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis

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2016 Faculty Awards

Friedman named Loeb Teaching FellowMusculoskeletal radiologist Michael V. Friedman, MD, was named a 2015-17 Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellow at Washington University School of Medicine.Friedman, an assistant professor of radiology, serves as radiology coursemaster of the first year anatomy lab and course director of the clinical radiology elective. His interests primarily involve medical student education, with clinical focuses including musculoskeletal ultrasound, emergency imaging, and medical diagnostic coding.With the fellowship, Friedman plans to focus on the preclinical and clinical years to better prepare students as they transition into their roles as image-ordering and interpreting physicians. The cornerstone of the project will be an interactive workstation simulating the clinical practice of radiology, along with transitioning students from the traditional observational role to active participation. In collaboration with fellow members of Mallinckrodt’s musculoskeletal section (Drs. Rubin, Baker, Demertzis, Hillen, Jennings, Long and Stensby), the motivation behind the program is based on the premise that all physicians must have a strong understanding of the different diagnostic imaging modalities available in patient care and the strengths and limitations of each technique.“Our students enter every field of medicine, and as Dr. Friedman’s project highlights, every physician in every field needs to understand radiology,” says Alison J. Whelan, MD, senior associate dean for education. “This project will impact all of our students and make them more effective at using radiologic imaging in patient care.” Friedman agrees, adding that all physicians need a working knowledge of medical imaging algorithms, cost-effectiveness, and safe ordering practices.“This project offers a tremendous opportunity to modernize an interactive learning curriculum for our students,” he says. The Loeb Teaching Fellowship was established in 2004 with a gift from Carol and Jerome Loeb.

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Dennis M. Balfe, MD, professor of radiology, was recognized with the Medical Staff Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine at the group’s semi-annual meeting in April.

Daniel Picus, MD, professor of radiology and director and senior vice-chair of MIR’s Division of Diagnostic Radiology, has received the American Medical Association Radiology Current Procedural Terminology Burgess Gordon Memorial Award.

Robert C. McKinstry, MD, PhD, professor of radiology, was one of three faculty members selected to join this year’s class of AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) at Washington University School of Medicine, honoring his continued academic and professional achievement.

2016 Faculty Awards (Continued)

Siegel honored at gala event The National Atomic Museum Foundation presented its 2016 National Award of Nuclear Science & History to Barry A. Siegel, MD, professor of radiology and director and senior vice chair of MIR’s Division of Nuclear Medicine.Siegel has been active in nuclear medicine research, with contributions in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, detection of thrombosis, and development of oncologic applications for radionuclide tracers. For the last two decades, his research efforts have focused on PET in cancer diagnosis and staging, as well

as predicting and monitoring therapy response.He is a prolific writer and editor and is active in government affairs. He received the award in March 2016 at the 19th Annual Einstein Gala in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Proceeds from the event help support the museum’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and teacher training programs.

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What’s Coming Up4th of July Fireworks and Fairs Around St. LouisWebster Groves Community DaysWebster Groves Community Days is an annual event to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The Citizen’s Committee for Community Days organizes all of the activities for the event. The Webster Groves Lions Club also holds its annual carnival and barbecue charity fundraiser during the celebration. All activities (aside from the carnival and barbecue) are free and are funded through donations from businesses, organizations, and the citizens of Webster Groves.Carnival, Midway Booths, and BBQ: July 1 (5-11 p.m.), July 2 (12-11 p.m.), July 3 (2-11 p.m.), and July 4 (11 a.m.-11 p.m.)Unlimited Ride Wristband Night: ($25): July 1 and July 3Miss Webster Pageant: July 2 (7:30 p.m.)Parade: July 4 (10 a.m.)Fireworks: July 3 (9:30 p.m.) and July 4 (9:30 p.m) For more info: http://www.webstergroves.org/194/Community-Days

St. Charles Riverfest 2016DATE: July 1-4A four day celebration in 2016 includes a parade, live music, carnival, food & craft vendors, and fireworks along the banks of the Missouri River in Frontier Park. Friday, July 1: 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live music, carnival, food & craft vendorsSaturday, July 2: 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live music, carnival, food & craft vendorsSunday, July 3: 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors, 9:20 p.m. Fireworks Monday, July 4: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Parade 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors 9:20 p.m. Fireworkshttp://www.historicstcharles.com/includes/events/Riverfest-2016/809/

Fair St. LouisDATE: July 2, 3 & 4America’s biggest birthday party features top entertainment, zip line, human slingshot, market-style shopping area, world-class fireworks, and much more. A full schedule of each day’s events is available online at www.fairsaintlouis.org, as well as a complete listing of items fairgoers can and cannot bring into the event. Outside food and drink are not allowed.Gates open each day at 1 pm with fireworks each night.

Please welcome these NEW MIR EMPLOYEES: MarchBrian Thayer, Business & Technical Application Analyst 2, ITJonathan Fann, Financial Accounting Assistant, Billing &

Patient AccountsSarah Dubbs, MRI Tech, MR Facility

AprilJianyong Jiang, Postdoc Research Associate, Radiological

Chemistry LabGyu Seong Heo, Postdoc Research Scholar, Radiological

Chemistry LabShannon Ellis, IBC 2, Billing & Patient AccountsDanielle Napoli, Secretary 3, Optical Radiology LabHolly Karsch, PET Research Imaging Tech, CCIRJessica Cartier, Clinical Research Study Assistant 2,

Director’s officeMark Longtine, Research Lab Manager

MayLihui Song, Postdoc Research Scholar, Radiological

Chemistry LabAndrea Thompson, Clinical Research Coordinator 2, NILSarah Keefe, Clinical Research Coordinator 1, NILRobert Boles, Asst. Supervisor Elect & Main, Planning and

DesignTara Gallagher, Secretary 3, Pediatric RadiologyShaney Flores, Research Assistant, NILCharles Moore, Bus & Tech App Tech 1, Neurooinformatics

Research GroupLaKisha Lloyd, Clinical Research Coord 1, NILAylin Dincer, Research Tech II, Neuro Imaging Lab

JuneAnna Self, Sr. Clinical Research Coord, Nuclear MedicineCatherine Young, Instructor, Breast ImagingDerek Rensing, Postdoc Research Scholar, Radiological

Chemistry LabSuman Mondal, Postdoc Research Associate, Optical

Radiology LabAnchal Ghai, Postdoc Research Scholar, Optical Radiology

LabTheresa Butler, Research Lab Manager, Neuro Imaging Lab

JulyAkash Kansagra, Assistan Professor, NeuroradiologyOlaguoke Akinwande, Assistant Professor, Interventional

RadiologyJoseph Giardina, Instructor, Interventional RadiologyChara Rydzak, Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Imaging