A feature attraction of the CAR’s Annual Scientific Meeting is the exciting lineup of plenary sessions speakers. With the renowned radiology leaders speaking on a breadth of topics, CAR 2024 will be an event not to miss.
Get to know the five plenary session speakers featured at CAR 2024.
Dr. Manickam “Nicks” Kumaravel
Dr. Kumaravel joins CAR 2024 from Houston, Texas and the University of Texas Health Science Centre. He is an Assistant Vice-President at UT Health, as well as Professor of Radiology and Orthopedics, and Vice-Chair of Diagnostic Radiology.
Dr. Kumaravel holds board certifications from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as the American Board of Radiology. He is specialty board certified in radiology in the United Kingdom and the European Union. He is the Team Radiologist for the NFL’s Houston Texans.
Musculoskeletal Infection
Friday, April 12 – 9am ET
This lecture offers an in-depth examination of the essentials of musculoskeletal (MSK) infections, focusing on the different types of MSK infections in soft tissues, bones, and joints. Different types of imaging techniques will be used to identify and assess MSK infections including MRI, CT, and more. This practical presentation will focus on real-world applications and help participants diagnose, treat, and manage MSK infections effectively in their day-to-day clinical practice.
Dr. Bachir Taouli
Representing the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York is Dr. Bachir Taouli. He is a Professor of Radiology, Director of Body MRI and Cancer Imaging, Co-Chief of the Abdominal Imaging Section, and Vice-Chair for Translational Research in the Department of Radiology.
Dr. Taouli is a clinician scientist with expertise in the application of advanced MRI methods in chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and other abdominal and pelvic malignancies. Dr. Taouli has been named Distinguished Investigator by the Academy of Radiology Research and is a Fellow of the SAR, ISMRM, ICIS, and the SABI.
Non-Invasive Detection of Liver Fibrosis with Quantitative Imaging Methods
Friday, April 12 – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Taouli will present an overview of current non-invasive methods for detecting liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with chronic liver diseases, including ultrasound and MR elastography. He will discuss their respective performances, pitfalls, and limitations.
Dr. Peter Kranz
Dr. Peter Kranz is based out of Duke University Medical Centre in Durham, North Carolina, where he is Associate Professor of Radiology and the Division Chief of Neuroradiology. His extensive clinical and research experience focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH).
Dr. Kranz is widely considered a national and international expert in the field of spinal CSF leaks. He has authored or co-authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed medical manuscripts on SIH and image-guided spine procedures.
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension: What the Radiologist Needs to Know
Saturday, April 13 – 9am ET
In this presentation, Dr. Kranz reviews the causes of SIH, imaging techniques used in diagnosis, and how those imaging tests guide therapy. SIH results from the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the spine which frequently causes debilitating symptoms. Treatment requires specialized techniques to characterize and localize the source of CSF leaks, making radiologists an indispensable part of managing this condition. Recognition of this disease has dramatically expanded over the last decade, and SIH is not considered to be as rare of a condition as it once was. As such, all radiologists should expect to encounter SIH in their practice.
Dr. Kate Hanneman
Dr. Kate Hanneman is an Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Research at the University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging and is a Clinician Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. She co-chair’s the CAR’s Sustainability Working Group and is Deputy Lead for Sustainability at the Joint Department of Medical Imaging and University Medical Imaging Toronto.
Additionally, Dr. Hanneman is an Associate Editor with the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance as well as the CAR Journal. Finally, she leads an active research program focused on sustainability and improving health outcomes for patients using cardiac imaging.
Environmental Sustainability in Radiology
Saturday, April 13 – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Hanneman will explore the intersection of sustainability, climate change, and radiology. The lecture focuses on the significance of sustainability in our current practices and the steps we can take to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Dr. John Lichtenberger
Working out of George Washington University in Washington, DC, is Dr. John Lichtenberger, where he is Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Vice-Chair for Education, and Professor of Radiology. He is the Associate Section Chief of Cardiothoracic Imaging at the American Institute for Radiology Pathology (AIRP).
Dr. Lichtenberger also serves his country’s military as a United States Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel and is Associate Professor of Radiology at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU).
Best of the AIRP: Cardiothoracic Rad-Path
Sunday, April 14 – 9am ET
Lichtenberger will present recent cases that highlight the role of radiologic-pathologic correlation, focusing on how pathologic understanding of thoracic disease can inform manifestations in imaging. The lecture will outline common mistakes in diagnosing thoracic tumors and how pathologic understanding can help avoid them.
Take a look at the full CAR 2024 program and register today!