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One of Canada’s leading radiology educators is being recognized for her years of outstanding contributions to academic radiology and mentorship. Dr. Kate Hanneman has been awarded the 2024 Lifetime Honored Educator Award from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Medical Imaging announced earlier this month. […]

A new AI-based tool for screening patients for bone mineral density is being evaluated at Canada’s largest research hospital. CAR members Dr. Mark Cicero and Dr. Alexander Bilbily foresaw an opportunity to improve Canadian healthcare and developed a revolutionary software to assess bone mineral density. Dr. Cicero and Dr. Bilbily founded a software and medical

With the fall season approaching, advocacy is top of mind for the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). The CAR has been diligently focusing our efforts on advocacy in preparation for the return of parliament and the federal economic update. Not only have we been targeting the Federal Government but also connecting with key stakeholders to

Iodinated contrast agents have undergone significant evolution since the 1960s. In the ideal world, a contrast agent should have maximal efficacy (maximal attenuation of x-rays) and maximal safety (produce no adverse effects).  In the real world, maximal safety means that a contrast agent should have minimal toxic or adverse effects on the body functions and

Public discourse has recently surrounded protocols for breast screening in Canada and how the country approaches women’s breast health. This discussion was prompted by the release of the draft recommendations on screening for breast cancer by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) on May 30th. The CAR guidelines are clear – breast

It is the CAR’s pleasure to congratulate Dr. Scott Gregoire on becoming the new President of the Manitoba Association of Radiologists (MAR). Dr. Gregoire is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba (U of M)’s Max Rady College of Medicine in the Department of Radiology in Winnipeg, the same university where he earned his

Her work leaves an indelible mark on the Canadian radiology community and has been duly rewarded by the University of Toronto (U of T). The CAR is pleased to congratulate Dr. Tanya Chawla on her promotion to Associate Professor at the U of T Department of Medical Imaging. “I am delighted to be promoted to

Despite some volatility for academic journals in recent years, the CAR Journal (CARJ) has maintained a steady degree of influence, reflected by the CARJ’s most recent Impact Factor. Thanks to the outstanding work of its volunteers, the CARJ increased its rank among similar journals and posted an Impact Factor of 2.9. “Over the past five

Are you a CAR member looking to expand your professional network, stay at the forefront of radiology advancements, and collaborate with like-minded professionals? We invite you to join the CAR Affiliate Societies, an opportunity to connect with specialized subspecialty groups within the radiology community to elevate your career. Discover the key benefits of joining the

Two leading Cardiac CT radiologists discussed innovation and the state of the field at the Cardiac CT Forum, hosted by Calgary, Alberta’s Sheraton Cavalier earlier this month. The room was packed for the Cardiac CT Forum. Drawing radiologists from Alberta and western Canada. Dinner was served to all guests and attendees earned 1.5 Section 1