KEATS SOCIETY
UVA DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
AND MEDICAL IMAGING ALUMNI SOCIETY
FACULTY STEP UP TO LEAD MEET OUR NEW RESIDENTS
ANNUAL IR SYMPOSIUM YOUR 2025-26 CHIEFS
RECENT GRANTS & AWARDS
THE KEATS SOCIETY
Dr. Theodore Keats was appointed the fourth chairman of the Department of Radiology at the University of Virginia in 1963. Drawing on his professional experiences in Sweden, Dr. Keats restructured the department to promote the development of radiologic subspecialties in response to the growing demand for comprehensively trained radiologists capable of performing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures. This strategic reorganization significantly enhanced the capabilities of both the department and the broader medical center. Over the course of his 29-year tenure, the department experienced a threefold increase in imaging study volume and expanded to offer the full spectrum of radiologic services.
In recognition of his enduring contributions to the field and to the institution, the Keats Society was established within the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at UVA. The Society fosters a sense of community among current and former residents, fellows, and faculty through scientific and social reunions. Its principal mission is to support the educational advancement of current trainees via the Educational Endowment Fund, which provides financial resources aimed at enriching their academic and professional development.
Update on Our RSNA Reception and Homecoming
Some unfortunate news: We have made the difficult decisions to cancel our RSNA reception this fall and also to delay our Homecoming Reunion Weekend to Spring 2027. These choices will help us to reduce our department’s financial strain, which is being felt by many groups across UVA and the country. We look forward to both of these events returning in the near future, and rest assured that we are still working to serve our Society members and create connections spanning generations of UVA Radiology.
Dr. Theodore Keats
FROM THE INTERIM CHAIR
Dear UVA Radiology alumni, colleagues, and friends,
Fall is here. Those of us fortunate to live in Charlottesville have much to be excited about. It’s a beautiful season!
While there has been significant churn of senior leaders at UVA (which you’ll learn more about on the next page), our Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging remains steadfast. Together we can continue to deliver excellence in patient care, provide stellar training programs, and lead clinical advances through research and innovation.
I am grateful for 21 years of meaningful work here at UVA. Our people are fantastic and it has truly been fun for me to grow and contribute through a variety of service roles. As interim chair, I will cherish this next opportunity to continue to learn while collaborating with colleagues. We face significant headwinds, but I believe our team is strong and we are aligned with the interim dean.
My position as interim chair is by definition a temporary assignment, but the role deserves more than a placeholder. Please know that I will strive to do my very best to serve the department that is so important to us all.
Sincerely,
Cree Gaskin, MD
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello from the Keats Society!
As you’ve probably learned by now (and can read more about in the coming pages), there have been changes within the UVA School of Medicine – which have caused changes for us as well. However, we’re fortunate to have capable and willing leaders in our department who can step up and serve our medical school and UVA Radiology.
And so, I wanted to share some details about our new (but very familiar) interim chair! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Dr. Cree Gaskin extensively at UVA, especially as a close colleague within the Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging. In more than two decades here, he’s worked tirelessly and thoughtfully to make UVA Health the best place possible for patients and staff alike. I am confident he will continue to be an excellent supportive and forward-thinking leader for our department.
Thank you for your support of our department and for being part of the Keats Society!
Best wishes, Jenni Pierce, MD
LEADING THE CHARGE
Radiology Professors Step Up for Interim Roles at School of Medicine, Department
In August, a sudden departure at the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine was addressed quickly by Colin Derdeyn, MD, and Cree Gaskin, MD, both professors of the UVA’s Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging.
As a result: Dr. Derdeyn, formerly the chair of the department since 2024, now serves as the interim dean of UVA School of Medicine. And Dr. Gaskin, formerly the executive vice chair of UVA Radiology, now serves as the interim department chair.
Dr. Derdeyn was a candidate for the interim dean position following the resignation of former dean Melina Kibbe, MD, who announced that she had accepted a role at UTHealth Houston beginning in September. After a formal process by a selection committee, he was appointed interim dean in early August.
A proud “Double-Hoo,” Dr. Derdeyn possesses over a decade of departmental leadership experience. Before coming to UVA Radiology, he had served as Department of Radiology chair at the University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinic beginning in 2015. In an email to members of the School of Medicine, Dr. Derdeyn expressed his confidence in the community’s ability to navigate through an uncertain future.
“Our success depends on harnessing the strengths of every department and discipline,” wrote Dr. Derdeyn.
“We face real challenges in the months ahead — recruitment, funding pressures, and the need to maintain momentum in a time of change — but I believe our extraordinary people and our dedication to all our missions will carry us forward. Together, we can strengthen our foundation today and position ourselves for lasting success.”
As for UVA Radiology, Cree Gaskin, MD, has stepped up as interim chair of the department. Dr. Gaskin is well-suited to this role through over a decade of leadership within the department — as vice chair of informatics and clinical operations, division director of musculoskeletal imaging, and executive vice chair, to name a few and as UVA Health’s chief medical imaging information officer.
Colin Derdeyn, MD
Cree Gaskin, MD
Global Health Leadership Track Gets New Program Director
This fall, the Spencer B. Gay Resident International Education Program/Global Health Leadership Track welcomed Assistant Professor Natalie Cain-Wisdom, MD, MPH, as the newest director.
The GHLT builds on the Spencer B. Gay Resident International Education Program, which was founded in 2015 and designed to create an enduring educational and cross-cultural exchange between UVA Radiology and underserved international health organizations. For over a decade, the GHLT has prepared diagnostic and interventional radiology residents to become leaders in global health through sustainable bidirectional partnerships with healthcare
systems in low- and middle-income countries.
As part of the program, residents gain skills for radiology capacity building and delivering imaging care in resource-limited settings through didactics, ultrasound proficiency training, case-based collaborations, journal clubs, and clinical electives abroad. The twoyear curriculum spans R2 to R4, and includes both introductory and culminating international clinical electives in both Uganda and Tanzania.
In addition to resident training, the program also supports global exchange by facilitating travel for UVA Radiology faculty and provid -
ing scholarships for partner faculty from abroad to participate in observerships at UVA.
Under Dr. Cain-Wisdom’s leadership, the GHLT will continue to expand UVA’s commitment to global radiology education, research, and equitable patient care.
to Our 2025-26 Chief Residents!
Natalie Cain-Wisdom, MD, MPH Congratulations
DR Chiefs (left to right): Eric Fromke, MD (academic), and Kristen Reeder, MD (administrative)
IR Chiefs (left to right): Amy Crumb, MD (PGY-5), and Andrew Ray, MD (PGY-6)
IR Symposium Offers Students a Chance at Hands-On Education
On Saturday, September 6, UVA Radiology’s Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology hosted their 2025 Interventional Radiology Symposium.
The annual free event, held every fall, gives medical and undergraduate students an inside look at various aspects of interventional radiology: such as imaging, anatomy, pathology, and treatments.
During the symposium, UVA Radiology faculty and trainees educated participants through didactic lectures, case reviews, and physical activities and demonstrations.
Low-Field MRI Research Earns $2.6M Grant
Researchers at the University of Virginia’s Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging are the recent recipients of a four-year NIH grant totaling approximately $2.6 million, which will support the development of proton and hyperpolarized xenon pulmonary MRI methods using the novel 0.55 Tesla scanner.
The principal investigators for this research are Craig H. Meyer, PhD, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, and John P. Mugler, PhD, professor in the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging; along with Adrienne Campbell-Washburn, PhD, senior investigator at the NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and director of the NIH’s Laboratory of Imaging Technology Program.
With chronic lung diseases as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, the project aims to find a more efficient way to image relevant lung anatomy, tissue characterization, and pulmonary function. The researchers will investigate how the low-field Free.Max 0.55T MRI system developed by the NIH could create concurrent visualization of regional lung structure and function – which would improve accessibility of advanced pulmonary imaging capabilities.
As an additional benefit, the use of MRI would avoid radiation-related risks, making the imaging safer for children and pregnant patients.
In this research, the investigators will develop and evaluate new proton and hyperpolarized xenon MRI methods for lung imaging. For structural lung proton MRI, they want to improve spatial resolution and image contrast by combining spiral sampling and neural networks for denoising; meanwhile they also aim to develop the first methodology for hyperpolarized xenon imaging at this MRI field strength. Ultimately, they aim to deploy the methods for a multi-site validation study including healthy subjects and subjects with lung disease, and also for a cohort of patients with the rare lung disease lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
Vice Chair of Education Wins Mentorship Award
Professor Juliana Bueno, MD has been named a recipient for the 2025 Susan Kirk Excellence in GME Mentorship Award, recognizing her commitment to training residents and fellows.
Dr. Bueno currently serves as UVA Radiology’s vice chair of education and was formerly the program director for the department’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency before stepping down from the role earlier this year.
Craig H. Meyer, PhD (left) and John P. Mugler, PhD (right)
Juliana Bueno, MD
Current residents of UVA Radiology’s Residency programs in their personalized jackets, sponsored by the Keats Society.
WELCOMING OUR NEW RESIDENTS
When our new trainees begin at UVA in the summer, there’s a lot for them to learn: between their first classes, hours-long orientations, and navigating through the twists and turns of the hospital. Luckily, the department and the Keats Society have some special traditions to help our newcomers feel comfortable and part of the community.
In July, new and veteran department members joined together for a welcome event at Carter’s Mountain Orchard. It was a time to relax with family and friends, while also experiencing
Charlottesville’s natural beauty.
Later in September, the Keats Society helps welcome our new residents by gifting each first-year resident with a custom jacket, embroidered with their name. And because all the other residents have jackets as well, our new trainees fit right in!
Our R1s have all taken unique paths to end up together at UVA; keep reading to learn more about them. We’re excited to have this new class as a part of the department!
Scenes from the department’s July welcome event.
Brandon Allen, MD (IR-Integrated)
UAMS College of Medicine
Hi everyone! My name is Brandon Allen and I am originally from Little Rock, Arkansas. I went to undergrad at the University of Arkansas (Woo Pig!) and medical school at UAMS. I did an away rotation with the UVA IR department and was convinced this is the best place for training, educational and research opportunities, and mentorship. Furthermore, it was a great time to explore the local restaurants, breweries, and outdoor activities in the Charlottesville area with my wife, Tara, and corgi, Apollo. In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, golfing, video games, and wakeboarding. I am beyond excited for the opportunity to complete residency at UVA!
Spencer Barbara, MD (Diagnostic Radiology)
Tulane University School of Medicine
Hello! My name is Spencer Barbera, I’m originally from Reading, Pennsylvania (which is about an hour west of Philadelphia and four hours north of Charlottesville). I completed my undergraduate, medical school, and internship at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. I originally applied to UVA because of its reputation as an outstanding radiology training program, but on interview day the genuine warmth and humility of the residents and faculty left a lasting impression on me. The culture of the department fosters an outstanding learning environment, and I am grateful for the opportunity to train here!
Ayush Doshi, MD (Diagnostic Radiology)
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hi everybody, my name is Ayush! I moved all up and down the east coast when I was younger but spent most of my time in King of Prussia, PA and Charlotte, NC. I went to UNC for undergrad before making my way to UVA for medical school. As a result, I had the pleasure to experience what UVA and Charlottesville has to offer early on. I am delighted to be able to stay for residency in a place that has shown me, time and time again, to have supportive co-residents and faculty, opportunities to further develop my interests, and excellent training. In addition to enjoying the outdoors and Bodo’s, I like to sew, design and 3D print stuff, play video games and DnD, as well as travel.
Daniel Edmund, MD (Diagnostic Radiology)
LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
My name is Daniel Edmund. I am from New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended LSU for undergrad and medical school (Geaux Tigers). I completed my internship in Birmingham and am continuing my trek north to Charlottesville. I completed an away rotation at UVA during medical school and was impressed with the radiology program, not to mention Charlottesville as well. During my free time, I enjoy watching/playing sports, hiking, running, and hanging out with my wife, Courtney. I am honored to begin training at this program and to explore such an awesome city.
Christian Fontan, MD, PhD (Diagnostic Radiology)
VCU School of Medicine
Hey all, my name is Christian. I’m a Virginia native, went to undergrad at William and Mary and completed medical school at VCU under the MD-PhD program. While researching residency programs, I learned how superb the diagnostic radiology training at UVA was, and attended a second look where I felt instantly connected with the program culture and people in the department. As the Charlottesville area is also an east coast hub for mountain biking and rock climbing, it became a clear choice to continue my training in this beautiful city. I am excited to continue this journey with my family and hope to see you on the trails!
Kanupriya Gupta, MD (Diagnostic Radiology)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hey! I’m Kanupriya, and I’m originally from Jacksonville, FL. I went to undergrad at Wellesley College and medical school at Pitt Med. I also did my preliminary medicine intern year at UVA and quickly fell in love with the UVA community. I’m interested in Neuroradiology right now, but keeping my options open and excited to learn. I came to Charlottesville with my cat Aramis and we are super excited to be here! I love exploring new restaurants, going to neighboring cities (Richmond/DC), and spending quality time with my co-residents.
Sandeep “Sunny” Murthy, MD, MS (IR-Integrated)
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hey, my name is Sunny Murthy. I’m a newly minted integrated IR/DR resident. Having grown up in Forest, Virginia, I consider this area home. Although I’m a die-hard Hokie, UVA Health has a special place in my heart due to their role in treating my mom’s melanoma.
Having gone to med school at UVA and experiencing the radiology department over the course of 4 years, I knew staying here would provide me everything I wanted out of a program- exceptional training, great people, and a place my partner and I could call home for this next chapter. We were so excited to have couples-matched here and can’t wait to take advantage of the vineyards, plethora of tennis courts, and the food scene.
Noah Thompson Orfield, MD, PhD (Diagnostic Radiology)
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Hello, my name is Noah Thompson Orfield. I am originally from Southwest Virginia. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, then a PhD in Physical Chemistry at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. After a postdoc at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, I decided to change career directions and went to medical school at Vanderbilt University. I really wanted to return home to Virginia for residency, and my mentors highly recommended UVA because of the excellent quality of training and the unbeatable location in Charlottesville.
Taylor Seeland, MD (Diagnostic Radiology)
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Seeland. I am originally from Connecticut, and I went to medical school at the University of South Florida. Growing up, I had been to the Charlottesville area many times to visit family. I always loved taking trips here, and I knew that UVA had a great radiology residency program. My husband Eli and I are excited to be living here now. We hope to explore the beautiful mountains and lots of great restaurants and coffee shops.
Robert She, MD (IR-Integrated)
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Hey, welcome to my blurb! I’m Rob, one of the integrated IR/ DR residents. I was born in Hawaii but grew up in Southern California. I went to college at UC San Diego and then stayed in San Diego to work as an R&D scientist at a medical device start up. I went to medical school in Syracuse, NY at SUNY Upstate but also pursued translational research here at UVA IR. I quickly realized that the culture of collaboration at UVA was unparalleled and the people around me were bright, energetic, and supportive. It also doesn’t hurt that central Virginia is quite charming and Charlottesville is a foodie heaven. Combined with the top-tier academic resources, I can’t imagine a better program to continue my training as a resident. Outside of my training, you can probably find me playing pickleball, snowboarding, surfing, traveling, cooking for friends, or trying out new restaurants.
Ernest
“Ernie” Wang, MD, PhD (Diagnostic Radiology)
Penn State College of Medicine
Hey, I’m Ernie! I grew up in Western New York, then spent several years in Pennsylvania between Hershey and Philly. I’ve been in and out of Virginia since my wife started working as a pediatrician in nearby Rockbridge County. I chose UVA foremost because I sensed that the program truly values a balance between rigorous training and resident wellness. Since coming to Virginia, we’ve been fortunate to spend many weekends in Charlottesville with our kids. It has the cultural amenities of a large city with no shortage of natural beauty and outdoor access. We are excited to stay in Virginia for the foreseeable future!
Join our team!